🇦🇪 Foreign ownership of Emirati brands
6.8% of the 59 Emirati brands with a controlling owner (4) are owned by a company headquartered outside the United Arab Emirates, most often in Saudi Arabia, India and Jordan. That ranks 64 of 94 countries analysed.
Which countries own them
| Owner headquartered in | Brands | Share of foreign-owned | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 2 | 50% | |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | 25% | |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | 1 | 25% |
Largest foreign owners
Where foreign ownership is highest
Top-level categories with at least 5 Emirati brands that have a controlling owner.
| Category | Brands | Foreign-owned | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Travel & transport | 24 | 0 | 0% |
| Energy | 6 | 0 | 0% |
| Home, garden & DIY | 5 | 0 | 0% |
Examples
How this is computed
Of 60 Emirati brands recorded, 59 have a current controlling owner (outright or a stake of 50% or more, followed up to the ultimate parent). The other 1 are licensed, part-owned or lack a current owner and are left out. A brand is foreign-owned when that ultimate parent is headquartered in a different country from the brand's origin. Data as of . Method and ranking for all countries.
Coverage caveat. The brands tracked skew towards those held by large filing companies, so this overstates foreign ownership relative to every brand in the country. See also the United Arab Emirates country page.