Al-Waleed bin Talal
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About
Saudi businessman and royal family member known for being the CEO of the incredibly successful investment holding company The Kingdom Holding Company. He was listed as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time Magazine in 2008.
Before Fame
He earned a Bachelor's degree from Menlo College in California in 1979 before graduating with honors from Syracuse University in 1985.
Trivia
By the end of 2013, he had amassed a fortune of approximately $31.2 billion, making him the richest Arab in the world.
Family Life
His parents are Prince Talal and Mona Al Solh. He was previously married to Dalal bint Saud bin Abdulaziz and Ameera al-Taweel.
Associated With
He was called the "Arabian Warren Buffett" by Time Magazine for his sheer business acumen.