Kuwait National Oil Company CEO Ahmed Al-Endaan among the strongest CEOs in the Middle East on Forbes 2026 list

Forbes Middle East has selected Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) CEO Ahmed Jaber Al-Eidan among its annual list of the most powerful CEOs in the Middle East, an achievement that reflects the company’s elevated standing and its pivotal role in leading the region’s oil and energy sector.

Al-Eidan ranked sixth among Kuwaitis on the “Top 100 Most Powerful CEOs in the Middle East” 2026 list, which features an elite group of leaders from major regional companies and institutions, recognizing his success in leading Kuwait National Petroleum Company and delivering outstanding operational and strategic results over the past year.

His inclusion on the Forbes Middle East list underscores the growing prominence of Kuwaiti leadership talent in the energy sector, as well as the company’s success in managing one of the region’s largest oil production firms and achieving landmark accomplishments that have strengthened Kuwait’s presence on the global oil industry map.

This ranking highlights the leading role played by Kuwait National Petroleum Company in implementing the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s strategy aimed at enhancing production capacity, developing oil fields, improving operational efficiency, and adopting the latest technologies and innovations in exploration and production operations, thereby supporting the sustainability of Kuwait’s oil sector.