ADNOC Becomes the First Emirati Brand to Enter the World’s 100 Most Valuable Brands
ADNOC is recognized as the second most valuable brand in the Middle East and ranks as the sixth most valuable oil and gas company worldwide.
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UAE-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has entered the list of the world’s 100 most valuable brands, becoming the first Emirati brand to achieve that distinction.
According to a Brand Finance report, the company has also retained its position as the country’s most valuable brand for the eighth consecutive year. It also ranked ADNOC as the Middle East’s second-most-valuable brand and the sixth-most-valuable oil and gas company globally.
The brand’s value rose 11% Y-o-Y to $21.13 billion in 2026, up over 350% since 2017.
“ADNOC’s recognition as the UAE’s most valuable brand for the eighth year running, and its entry into the global top 100 for the first time, reflects the vision of our leadership and the trust of our partners and customers,” said Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, MD and GCEO, ADNOC, in a statement. “It also underscores ADNOC’s transformation into a resilient, technology-enabled, globally competitive energy company.”
Riding high on the back of artificial intelligence, diversified international expansion, and progress on decarbonisation, ADNOC’s 16 key operating companies have delivered impressive results.
In November 2025, ADNOC Group’s six listed portfolio companies reported record financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, delivering over $2.67 billion (AED9.43 billion) for Q3.
With ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Logistics & Services, and ADNOC Distribution, the parent company is leading the way in respective sectors.
ADNOC Distribution is the largest fuel and convenience retailer in the UAE, holding a 64% market share in retail fuel. ADNOC Drilling operates nearly 150 rigs across onshore, offshore, and island environments. ADNOC Gas is a global leader in pure-play gas companies by capacity, while ADNOC L&S is the world’s second-largest energy maritime logistics company and the fastest-growing globally.
Meanwhile, Borouge is among the most profitable polyolefin companies globally, achieving 40% EBITDA margin with the lowest operating costs in the sector, while Fertiglobe is the world’s largest seaborne exporter of ammonia and urea, serving four billion people.
“As ADNOC continues to embrace its transformation into a tech-enabled, globally competitive energy company, it is cementing its status as a true global brand leader,” said David Haigh, chairman and CEO, Brand Finance.
