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How TIME ranked Arabia's top 200 companies
The ranking evaluated firms across the Gulf states on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency.
In brief
The ranking evaluated firms across the Gulf states on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency. TIME and Statista ranked 200 top GCC companies equally on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and ESG transparency. Originally reported by TIME.
Three key dimensions measured
TIME and Statista evaluated GCC companies on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency to create the ranking.
Over 20,000 employees surveyed
Employee satisfaction was measured through direct recommendations from verified employees and indirect evaluations from industry peers.
Revenue threshold of $50 million
Companies needed at least $50 million in 2025 revenue and positive growth over three years. Both relative and absolute growth counted.
Carbon emissions and diversity tracked
Environmental metrics included 2024 carbon intensity and reduction since 2022. Social factors assessed women on boards and human rights policies.
Governance standards evaluated
Companies were scored on having CSR reports following Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and compliance or anti-corruption policies.
Equal weighting for final scores
All three dimensions were weighted equally in a scoring model with a maximum of 100 points. The top 200 scorers made the list.
Here's the gist
TIME and Statista ranked 200 top GCC companies equally on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and ESG transparency.
