🇰🇼 Foreign ownership of Kuwaiti brands
15.8% of the 19 Kuwaiti brands with a controlling owner (3) are owned by a company headquartered outside Kuwait, most often in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. That ranks 51 of 94 countries analysed.
Which countries own them
| Owner headquartered in | Brands | Share of foreign-owned | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 1 | 33.3% |
Largest foreign owners
| Owner | Headquarters | Kuwaiti brands owned |
|---|---|---|
| Americana Restaurants | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| Landmark Group | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| Qatar Insurance Company | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 1 |
Where foreign ownership is highest
Top-level categories with at least 5 Kuwaiti brands that have a controlling owner.
| Category | Brands | Foreign-owned | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 8 | 0 | 0% |
Examples
- Centrepoint owned by Landmark Group
- Kuwait Qatar Insurance Company owned by Qatar Insurance Company
- Wimpy (Middle East) owned by Americana Restaurants
How this is computed
Of 19 Kuwaiti brands recorded, 19 have a current controlling owner (outright or a stake of 50% or more, followed up to the ultimate parent). The other 0 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; with this few brands, one acquisition moves the share noticeably. See also the Kuwait country page.