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May 2025 English

Saudi Billionaires Back Among the World's Richest on Forbes' World's Billionaires List

After a seven-year hiatus, the richest business people from the Middle East's second-largest economy are once again being featured on the Forbes' World's Billionaires list.

2 mins

Meet the 5 Richest Arab Families

The Middle East is home to some of the world's most influential families, whose wealth spans industries like construction, telecom, and automotive. Here are the top five richest Arab families, which we compiled by combining the wealth of family members on the Forbes World's Billionaires list 2025. Net worths are as of March 7, 2025.

2 mins

The U.A.E.'s Expat Billionaires 2025

The U.A.E. is one of the world's leading destinations for expatriate high-net-worth and ultra-highnet-worth individuals. The Forbes World's Billionaires 2025 list features 13 such individuals, with a collective net worth of $141.9 billion. Here's a look at who they are.

6 mins

The World's Wealthiest Women

Women are still a minority among the world's billionaires, holding just over 13.4% of the spots on the Forbes' World's Billionaires list 2025. Despite the slow climb, their influence is undeniable. This list highlights the five wealthiest women globally. Net worths are as of March 7, 2025.

2 mins

Pharma's Chinese Takeout

KAILERA jumped the weight loss miracle-drug line by licensing four clinical-stage obesity therapies from China, which is quickly emerging as a powerhouse pharmaceutical R&D center. After all, why spend millions trying to develop novel medications in the U.S. when Chinese firms have probably already done it for you?

5 mins

BACK ON TOP

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, Founder and Chairman of Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding Company and the richest Arab businessman in the world with a net worth of $16.5 billion, has his eyes firmly set on Al's impact, Saudi Arabia's evolution, and the world's trade wars.

8 mins

THE NEXT FRONTIER

The world's richest Emirati billionaire, Hussain Sajwani, Founder of the DAMAC Group, is doubling down on digital infrastructure with a $20 billion U.S. data centre push through EDGNEX, while leveraging Al across his real estate empire. As global markets brace for volatility, Sajwani is building resilient growth from Dubai to the cloud.

7 mins

THE WORLD'S RICHEST ARABS 2025

According to Forbes' World Billionaires 2025 list, the number of billionaires across the globe has exceeded 3,000 for the first time, with 3,028 people making this year's ranking-247 more than in 2024.

6 mins

DOUBLING DOWN

Shamel Aboul Fadl, Executive Chairman of Egypt-based Bonyan, has led the real estate investment company since 2018, as it has grown its portfolio from one single asset to 10 prime real estate properties. Now, he is steering the firm toward its next milestone, an EGX IPO.

5 mins

GROWTH UNDER PRESSURE

As it approaches its centennial, Hassan Allam Holding is today led by third-generation Co-CEOs Hassan and Amr Allam. Amid shifting market dynamics, their focus is firmly on accelerating regional growth, supported by a project backlog exceeding $5.8 billion.

4 mins

TOP 100 ARAB FAMILY BUSINESSES 2025

Middle Eastern family businesses are far more than commercial enterprises—they are pillars of society, deeply interwoven with the region’s cultural fabric and historical legacy.

3 mins

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Forbes Middle East - English Magazine Description:

Publisher: Forbes-Middle-East

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Forbes Middle East is here to fill the vacuum for credible, original and intelligent journalism. Forbes Middle East's Arabic and English versions will reach out to all senior business executives and aspiring individuals who want to succeed!