Amman, June 30 (Petra) — Arab Bank has consolidated its position as
one of the leading financial institutions in the region, featuring as
the only Jordanian company included in the “Forbes Global 2000” list
for 2026. The prestigious annual ranking evaluates the world’s
largest public corporations based on four core metrics: assets,
profits, sales, and market value.

Arab Bank ranked 30th among Arab corporations listed on the global
index, boasting a market capitalization of $4.3 billion. The
inclusion underscores the bank’s strong regional and international
presence, reflecting its structural financial soundness and
sustainable operational performance.

The 2026 edition of the list saw the number of Arab companies rise to
50, representing nine countries across the Middle East and North
Africa (MENA) region. This marks a 25 percent increase over six years
compared to the 40 Arab companies listed in 2020, signaling the
growing footprint of Arab enterprises in major global economic
rankings.

The banking and financial services sector continued to dominate the
Arab entries, accounting for 32 out of the 50 companies, or 64
percent of the total regional representation. The telecommunications
sector followed in second place with six companies, while the public
utilities sector ranked third with three corporations, highlighting
the pivotal role financial institutions play in supporting regional
economies and boosting their global competitiveness.

On a country level, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led the regional
rankings with 17 companies, spearheaded by Saudi Aramco, which
secured the 5th position globally. Meanwhile, Arab Bank maintained
its unique standing, achieving a milestone that underscores the
strength of the Jordanian banking sector and its capacity to compete
alongside the world’s largest publicly traded corporations.

//Petra// AF