saudiarabia 50 2024 the annual report on the most valuable and strongest saudi arabian brands april 2024 brandirectory.com/saudi-arabia 3© 2024 all rights reserved. brand finance plc.contentsabout brand finance 5foreword 6david haigh, chairman & ceo, brand financeranking analysis 12brand value ranking (usdm) 22brand spotlights 24kfsh&rc 26interview with muhannad a. kadi, chief corporate communications & marketing officerma'aden30interview with ahmed al-shaikh, chief transformation officermobily34interview with nora al shiha, svp, corporate brand & communicationsempowering brand effectiveness through 36dynamic leadership and brand centricityarticle by metab a. alajmah, gm corporate brand & media management, mobilysaudia 40interview with khaled tash, chief marketing officerstc 44interview with eng. mohammad abalkhail, vice president, corporate relationsmethodology 48our services 56 our teams have experience across a wide range of disciplines from marketing and market research, to brand strategy and visual identity, to tax and accounting. unique combination of expertisebrand finance, a chartered accountancy firmregulatedbytheinstituteofchartered accountants in england and wales,isthefirstbrandvaluationconsultancytojointheinternationalvaluation standards council. our experts craftedstandards(iso10668andiso20671)andourmethodology,certifiedbyaustrianstandards,isofficiallyapprovedby the marketing accountability standards board.priding ourselves on technical credibilitywe put thousands of the world’s biggest brands to the test every year. ranking brands across all sectors and countries, wepublishover100reportsannually.quantifying the financial value of brandsbrandfinancewassetupin1996withthe aim of 'bridging the gap between marketingandfinance'.formorethan25years, we have helped companies and organisations of all types to connect their brands to the bottom line. bridging the gap between marketing and financeabout brand financethe world's leading brand valuation consultancy.for business enquiries, please contact:savio d'souzasenior directors.dsouza@brandfinance.comfor media enquiries, please contact:penny errickerglobal press enquiresp.erricker@brandfinance.comfor all other enquiries:enquiries@brandfinance.com 44 207 389 9400www.brandfinance.com foreworddavid haigh chairman & ceo, brand financebrand valuation helps companies understand the value of their brand and how it contributes to the overall value of the company. this important understanding can inform decision-making related to marketing and branding efforts, as well as provide a benchmark for future performance. it can also be used to help attract investors and secure financing, as a strong brand can be a valuable asset.additionally, brand valuation can be useful in the event of a merger or acquisition, as it can help determine the value of the brand being acquired. overall, brand valuation helps organisations understand the worth of their brand and how it fits into their overall business strategy. a strong brand can lead to improved business returns in several ways. first, a strong brand can help a company differentiate itself from its competitors and establish a unique identity in the market, which can lead to increased customer loyalty and retention. this, in turn, can lead to higher sales and revenue. a strong brand can also help a company command a higher price for its products or services, as consumers are willing to pay more for a brand they perceive as high-quality and trustworthy. in addition, a strong brand can help a company attract top talent, as employees may be more attracted to work for a well-known and reputable brand. finally, a strong brand can provide a company with a competitive advantage and help it weather economic downturns or industry disruptions. this year, brand finance has invested more in researching and understanding customer perception of brands across the world than ever before, with original research taking place in dozens of jurisdictions globally. the report you are reading is based on this extensive original research, with the findings representing a catalyst for further conversations. if you want to help build a stronger brand, or if you want to better understand the value of your brand, please contact the brand finance team and i anytime. i look forward to the conversation and helping to build a more profitable future for your brand.6 brand finance saudi arabia 50 2024brandirectory.com/saudi-arabia enquiries@brandfinance.comgain insightleverage strategic insights to enhanceyourbrand'sfinancialstanding.strategise effectively to position your brand as a market leader.strategic guidancebenchmark your brand against industry standa