Abu Dhabi, UAE – ADNOC has become the first Emirati brand to enter the list of the 100 most valuable brands worldwide.
It has maintained its position as the UAE’s most valuable brand for the eighth year in a row.
This is according to a report by Brand Finance, the global independent institution specializing in brand evaluation and corporate strategic consulting.
ADNOC’s brand value increased by 11% compared to last year, reaching $21.13 billion in 2026.
Thus, it has achieved growth of more than 350% since 2017.
ADNOC has maintained its established position as the strongest brand overall in the UAE.
The company’s global brand strength also increased to 82.1 points.
It maintained its “AAA-” rating for the third year in a row.
ADNOC also maintained its second position as the most valuable brand in the Middle East.
It ranked sixth globally among the most valuable brands in the oil and gas sector, surpassing a number of major international companies.
This is thanks to its benefits from the significant development of artificial intelligence, its support for diversified global economic growth, and its efforts to reduce emissions.
According to Brand Finance, brand value is defined as the net economic return when a brand is licensed on the open market.
Its strength is evaluated through a set of criteria and factors that include marketing and communication activities, shareholders’ equity, and business performance.


