A new report says Emirates Airline is the most positively received brand among UAE residents, knocking Samsung off the top of the list. According to the latest YouGov Best Brand Rankings, the Dubai-based carrier caught consumer attention with brand ambassador Jennifer Aniston. An ad featuring the Hollywood star went trending on social media in 2015. Following Emirates, the next seven names are all technology brands. WhatsApp makes its debut at number two, Apple is placed at third and Samsung slips to fourth place.

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