Alwaleed bin Talal

Alwaleed bin Talal is a prominent Saudi businessman and investor, known for founding Kingdom Holding Company. Born in 1955 in Jeddah, he has made significant investments in various sectors including technology, hospitality, and media. He gained international attention for his bold investment strategies, such as acquiring a substantial stake in Citibank during a financial crisis. Alwaleed has often been at the center of wealth rankings, once challenging Forbes over his net worth. Recently, he has been in the news for the resumption of the construction of the Jeddah Tower, which aims to be the tallest building in the world, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's economic ambitions.