Aramco leads as OIC’s most valuable brand 

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has emerged as the world’s 38th most valuable brand, and most valuable among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, new research has revealed. 

The world’s biggest oil company dipped two slots in Brand Finance’s latest Global 500 2025 report, a ranking of the world’s strongest and most valuable brands. 

The United Arab Emirates-based oil behemoth ADNOC became the world’s 105th most valuable brand, rising 23 slots on the previous year. 

Telecom powerhouses stc and e&, came in at 136th and 146th positions, respectively, followed by Malaysia’s Petronas (160th).

The research revealed that 13 brands among the world’s most valuable 500 ones, are based out of OIC countries, making a paltry 2.6%. This include Qatari lender QNB, Dubai-based carrier Emirates, Malaysia’s Maybank, Saudi’s Al-Rajhi Bank, SNB and SABIC as well as Indonesia’s BRI and Bank Mandiri. 

Apple has retained the title of the world’s most valuable brand, with its brand value up 11% from the previous year. Microsoft, stood second to the iPhone maker, followed by Google and Amazon.  American retail giant Walmart rounded off the top five.