The results of the inaugural edition of the Global Growth Leaders 2026 ranking, issued by Time magazine in collaboration with data analytics firm Statista, reflected the growing position of Emirati companies on the international stage, after the list included 27 UAE companies among the top 1000 public companies globally, a clear indication of the strength of the economic and investment environment in the country.
The ranking aims to monitor the highest-growing, financially stable, and best-performing companies in the financial markets, in light of the accelerated global economic transformations driven by technology, artificial intelligence, and future sectors.
International Holding Company topped the UAE companies with its rankings in sixth place globally, while Dubai Insurance came in 10th place, followed by Emirates Stallions in 35th place, Two Point Zero in 36th place, Ras Al Khaimah Properties in 67th place, and NMDC in 71st place globally.
The list also included Apex Investment at 98th, Modon Holding at 117th, Deyaar Development at 127th, Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding at 213th, Emstel at 229th and Response Plus Holdings at 254th.
The rankings also included Mashreq Bank at 316th, Alpha Dhabi at 329th, Amanat Holding at 368th, easylace at 387th, Ghatha Holding at 429th and Union Properties at 430th.
Emirates Islamic Bank (518), Abu Dhabi National Insurance (574), Abu Dhabi Ports (652), Emirates Takaful (752), Emirates Investment Bank (783), Avnectus (860), National Lake Insurance (881), Space 42 (953) and Bank of Sharjah (962nd).
The ranking was based on three main axes of equal weight, including the sustainable growth of companies through the analysis of revenues over the past five years, financial stability using global indicators to measure profitability and financial strength, in addition to the performance of stocks in the markets in terms of returns and levels of volatility.
The UAE's strong presence reflects the success of the country's strategy to diversify the economy and strengthen non-oil sectors, including investment, real estate, financial services, infrastructure and technology, to establish the UAE as a global hub for high-growth and internationally competitive companies.