Brand Finance



Regional conflicts dent Middle East performance in 2025 Soft Power Index

  • Despite gains in perception-based categories, Saudi Arabia dropped two spots to 20th after years of steady growth
  • The Gaza war’s ripple effects and a regional ‘shift in sentiment’ caused a slowdown in performance for Middle Eastern nations, Brand Finance MENA director told Arab News
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

X drops out of global media brands ranking

By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·