Today, we take a look at the lives of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent wealthy figures, sharing inspiring success stories for anyone looking to

enter the world of business and finance.

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سليمان العليان

Life was not easy for Sulaiman Al Olayan, who was born in the city of Unaizah in Al-Qassim in 1918. His father worked in the spice trade

and was based in Medina, but was forced to return to Unaizah, where he traded food products in

Al-Ahsa and Bahrain.

His father sent his eldest son, Mohammed, to Bahrain to work there. After his father died, Mohammed had to return, bringing his four-year-old brother, Suleiman, with him.

Suleiman had lost both his parents by then. In Bahrain, he studied at the American School, then at Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifa School, before moving on to

the Jaafari School. He did not complete his secondary education, however, and left school to enter the workforce at an early age.

Although the Arab world is home to dozens of wealthy families, the Al Olayan family’s journey remains one of the distinctive success stories that

inspire entrepreneurs around the world. In 2002, Forbes magazine ranked Suleiman bin Saleh Al Olayan, the group’s founder,

among the world’s wealthiest people. In 2016, his family ranked first on Forbes’ list of the richest

Arab Families With a Fortune Estimated at $8 Billion: How Did His Journey Begin?

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صالح كامل

Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel was born in 1941 in Mecca to a family that worked in the Hajj pilgrim services business. His father was the director general

of the Council of Ministers’ Diwan.

Saleh Kamel completed his primary and intermediate education in Mecca and Taif, then attended high school in Jeddah. He went on to earn

a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Riyadh University in 1963.

He began trading at an early age, making toys from sheep bones and selling them to his classmates. He also developed an interest in media in

During middle and high school, he helped edit and produce school magazines, sell them, and earn a profit.

He developed a distinctive approach that made him a pioneer in the world of investment. He established investments in 40 countries and built a fortune of $2 billion through his success in

a range of fields, led by broadcast media. He is considered the first Saudi to grow a business in the media industry, achieving remarkable success that made

his success story an inspiration to all entrepreneurs.

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سلطان العذل

Sultan Al‑Aithl attended the Capital Institute in Riyadh, then completed his university studies in Portland, Oregon, USA.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Portland State University, graduating with honors for his thesis on nuclear reactors, then

He earned a certificate in time management from the Covey Leadership Center, then went on to earn

a certificate in the core leadership principles and paradigms of the 21st century from the Franklin Covey Center.

(Franklin Covey).

The Kingdom’s economic growth spurred him to develop his own business approach. His studies were unrelated to his investment goals, and he

lacked the experience needed to build a solid investment foundation at the start of his career, compelling him to do everything he could to overcome every

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