Regional Recognition for Global Companies Every year, FORBES publishes the Global 2000, a list of the world’s biggest publicly-traded companies, based on sales, profits, assets, and market value. Last month, FORBES MIDDLE EAST put together rankings highlighting the regional executives of these multinationals. Most have chosen Dubai as their headquarters to oversee operations that encompass the Middle East and North Africa. Our lists also feature executives from 50 of the largest Arab companies.