Working on the premise that behind every strong company there is even stronger leadership, Forbes Middle East has created a sub-ranking to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and achievements of the decision-makers that have led their companies to success. One tangible indicator of success at the corporate level is profitability. With this in mind, the net profits achieved by each company in 2011 forms one of the main pillars of this sub-ranking. The vast experience and stability that strong leadership provides are also vital. These attributes only come with time. Many of the leaders in top management positions featured here have provided solid and consistent leadership for multiple years if not decades. In fact, only those who have held their positions for five years or more are included. Using the main ranking of Top Executive Management in the Arab World as a basis, Forbes Middle East added these two criteria—net profits and experience—into the mix, to highlight the most successful leaders from listed companies across the region.