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Gulf Arabs dominate Forbes royal rich list

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Forbes is no stranger to controversy with its rich lists.
Forbes is no stranger to controversy with its rich lists.

Forbes magazine has published a highly controversial list of the world's richest royals.

Six out of the 15 royals listed come from ruling families of oil and gas-rich Gulf countries, including three of the top five.

The Sultan of Brunei tops the list with an estimated fortune of $22 billion.

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Second is His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, who is estimated by Forbes to be worth $21 billion.

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz is third, valued at $19 billion.

Fourth is His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, with $16 billion.

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