The United Arab Emirates topped the 'Forbes Middle East' list of the most powerful CEOs in the region for 2025 with 32 leaders, led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai's Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Emirates Group and Emirates Group. Also on the list is Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and CEO of ADNOC. According to 'Forbes Middle East', their list of the most powerful CEOs for 2025 includes leaders whose influence extends beyond profits and financial metrics, becoming a driving force for redefining the region's economic influence. These leaders are steering the course towards economic diversification and consolidating the region's status on the global stage. Forbes noted that their team used several criteria to compile the list, the most important of which are the CEO's influence on the region, the country in which they work, and the markets they oversee, as well as their experience in their current role and overall experience. The company's size in terms of revenue, assets, and market capitalization was also evaluated, along with achievements and performance over the past year, as well as innovations and initiatives they led and achieved.
