فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
A recent report by Bloomberg revealed that the number of Arab companies listed on stock exchanges with a market value exceeding $1 billion has reached 284 companies, as of the end of trading on May 14, 2025.
Top Rankings
Saudi Arabia topped the list with a significant margin, with 103 Saudi companies exceeding the $1 billion market value threshold, reflecting the strength of the Saudi economy and the depth of its financial markets. The United Arab Emirates came in second with 69 companies, solidifying its position as a major financial and economic hub in the region.
Distribution of Companies Across Arab Countries
According to the announced data, the remaining companies were distributed across Arab countries as follows:
- Qatar: 25 companies
- Kuwait: 25 companies
- Egypt: 22 companies
- Morocco: 11 companies
- Jordan: 8 companies
- Bahrain: 7 companies
- Oman: 5 companies
- Lebanon: 4 companies
- Iraq: 3 companies
- Tunisia: 2 companies
Economic Implications
These numbers indicate the rapid growth of Arab markets and the increasing number of large companies in the region. They also reflect the diversity of Arab economies and their ability to produce companies with high market values exceeding $1 billion.
Future Prospects
With the continuation of economic diversification programs in Gulf countries and ambitious development projects in various Arab countries, it is expected that this number will see further growth in the coming years, especially with increased investments in technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors.
