What this page covers
Scores GCC companies across 6 geopolitical risk dimensions: currency peg risk, sanctions exposure, trade route dependency, regional conflict proximity, oil price sensitivity, and workforce nationalization pressure.
SouqData covers 11 GCC + MENA exchanges (TDWL, DFM, ADX, QSE, BK, MSX, BHB, ASE, BIST, ISX, EGX). Coverage depth varies by exchange and data category — gaps are surfaced in the page's data displays rather than hidden. Underlying data refreshes daily via an automated pipeline; per-exchange ingestion runs on filing-driven cadences.
Geopolitical Risk Mapping
Scores GCC and MENA companies across 6 geopolitical risk dimensions. Country-level baseline risks are adjusted by sector (e.g. oil & gas companies carry higher oil price sensitivity). Scores range from 0 (low risk) to 100 (high risk).
Companies Scored
1,973
Avg Risk Score
46
Highest Risk
70
Riskiest Country
Iraq
baseline 69/100
Country Risk Profiles
| Country | Exchange | Currency Peg | Sanctions | Trade Route | Conflict | Oil | Nationalization | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | ISX | 13/15 | 14/20 | 8/15 | 18/20 | 13/15 | 3/15 | 69/100 |
| Saudi Arabia | TDWL | 6/15 | 8/20 | 6/15 | 6/20 | 12/15 | 12/15 | 50/100 |
| Turkey | BIST | 12/15 | 10/20 | 7/15 | 12/20 | 5/15 | 2/15 | 48/100 |
| Qatar | QSE | 6/15 | 6/20 | 10/15 | 5/20 | 11/15 | 9/15 | 47/100 |
| UAE | DFM | 6/15 | 5/20 | 10/15 | 4/20 | 8/15 | 10/15 | 43/100 |
| UAE | ADX | 6/15 | 5/20 | 10/15 | 4/20 | 8/15 | 10/15 | 43/100 |
| Bahrain | BHB | 7/15 | 3/20 | 10/15 | 7/20 | 9/15 | 7/15 | 43/100 |
| Oman | MSX | 7/15 | 3/20 | 12/15 | 4/20 | 10/15 | 7/15 | 43/100 |
| Egypt | EGX | 11/15 | 5/20 | 10/15 | 8/20 | 6/15 | 3/15 | 43/100 |
| Kuwait | BK | 5/15 | 3/20 | 10/15 | 5/20 | 11/15 | 8/15 | 42/100 |
| Jordan | ASE | 7/15 | 4/20 | 5/15 | 10/20 | 3/15 | 4/15 | 33/100 |
Highest Risk Companies
| # | Company | Exchange | Sector | Score | Grade | Top Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BAME Ameen Al-Iraq Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 2 |  BMUI Al-Mustashar Islamic Bank for Investment & Finance | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 3 |  BASH Ashur International Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 4 |  BBOB Bank of Baghdad | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 5 |  BCOI Commercial Islamic Bank of Iraq | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 6 |  BROI Credit Bank of Iraq | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 7 |  BSUC Sumer Commercial Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 8 |  BUOI Union Bank of Iraq | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 9 |  BTRU Trust International Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 10 |  BINT International Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 11 |  BGUC Gulf Commercial Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 12 |  BIBI Investment Bank of Iraq | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 13 |  BIIB Iraqi Islamic Bank for Investment & Development | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 14 |  BIME Iraqi Middle East Investment Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 15 |  BMFI Mosul Bank for Finance & Investment | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 16 |  BMNS Al-Mansour Bank for Investment | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 17 |  BNOI National Bank of Iraq | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 18 |  BUND United Bank for Investment | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 19 |  BKUI Kurdistan International Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 20 |  BAMS Al-Mashreq Al-Arabi Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 21 |  BAIB Asia Al Iraq Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 22 |  BANS Al-Anssari Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 23 |  BRTB Region Trade Bank for Investment & Finance | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 24 |  BJAB Al-Janoob Islamic Bank for Investment & Finance | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 25 |  BINI Iraq Noor Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 26 |  BWOR World Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 27 |  BCIH Cihan Bank for Islamic Investment & Finance | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 28 |  BRAJ Rajih Islamic Bank for Investment | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 29 |  BNAI National Islamic Bank | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
| 30 |  BEFI Economy Bank for Investment & Finance | ISX | Banking | 70 | A | Oil Price Sensitivity 14/15Regional Conflict 18/20Currency Peg Risk 13/15 |
By Exchange
ISX
69
avg (102 cos)
TDWL
50
avg (385 cos)
BIST
48
avg (568 cos)
QSE
47
avg (55 cos)
MSX
44
avg (85 cos)
ADX
43
avg (98 cos)
EGX
43
avg (252 cos)
DFM
43
avg (70 cos)
BHB
43
avg (17 cos)
BK
42
avg (136 cos)
ASE
33
avg (205 cos)
By Sector
Banking
70
43 cos
Industry
69
20 cos
Insurance
69
7 cos
Services
69
7 cos
Hotels & Tourism
69
11 cos
Agriculture
69
7 cos
Investment
69
5 cos
Telecommunications
67
2 cos
Energy
48
26 cos
Methodology
6-Dimension Model (0-100):
- Currency Peg Risk (15): Stability of currency regime. USD-pegged GCC currencies score lower; floating currencies (TRY, IQD) score higher.
- Sanctions Exposure (20): Country-level sanctions risk from US/EU/UN. Iraq and Turkey score highest; Oman and Bahrain lowest.
- Trade Route Dependency (15): Strait of Hormuz and regional shipping vulnerability. Gulf states with port economies score highest.
- Regional Conflict (20): Proximity to active conflict zones and border tensions. Iraq highest; Oman and UAE lowest.
- Oil Price Sensitivity (15): Country oil dependency adjusted by sector. Energy companies in Saudi score highest; tech in Jordan lowest.
- Nationalization Pressure (15): Workforce localization mandates (Nitaqat, Emiratization, Omanization). Saudi and UAE highest.
Country baseline risks are based on publicly available geopolitical assessments and regulatory frameworks. Sector adjustments modify oil sensitivity scores. This model provides a comparative framework — not a prediction of geopolitical events.
This analysis is based on available data and disclosed methodology. Our models estimate outcomes using specific inputs and assumptions — the methodology is described on this page. Observations may not account for all relevant factors. This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
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