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Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed has topped the Arabian Business Power 500 for the ninth consecutive year.
The Kingdom Holding chairman took pole position in the Arabian Business annual countdown of the world’s most influential Arabs – just ahead of Emirates Airline chairman Sheikh Ahmed.
See the full list of the world's 500 most powerful Arabs here.
The Olympic double gold champion Mo Farah was the highest ranked new entry in third place, one slot ahead of Emaar boss Mohamed Alabbar. Twitter’s operations chief Mazen Rawashdeh was the second highest new entry at number five.
The top ten featured five new entries, with heart surgeon Daoud Hanania in eighth place, with Soros fund boss Abbas Zuwaiter at number ten.
The 2013 list featured a record 155 new entries, and also a record 118 women – the highest ranked being 12th place Sheikha Lubna.
The UAE accounted for most places on the list with 102 people based in the country, though ranked by origin, Saudi Arabia came top with 84 entries.
Banking and Finance dominated the list with 93 entries, followed by Culture & Society accounting for 73 entries.
See pictures of the world's most powerful Arabs here.
Ed Atwood, Editor of Arabian Business, said: “Once again we have produced what we believe to be the most comprehensive guide ever to Arab influence. We have Arabs living in a record 36 different countries making this year’s list, from all walks of life. This list is a celebration of the great work and contribution of Arabs all over the globe.”
It's a pity that every article about the demographics leads to a keyboard war in the comments section. When all is said and done, the UAE is a safe place... more
Sunday, 26 May 2013 9:11 AM - Convertible ArbitrageWith so many accidents, I wish the same happens in the UAE, no Asian expat will remain. more
Sunday, 26 May 2013 9:14 AM - NoorSome authorities in Q would be better off lowering their egos to a more realistic level for the sake of their country's reputation abroad. more
Saturday, 25 May 2013 6:04 PM - RAHAs much as I love the UAE, this will be a problem for them in the future. Lets look at this from any democratic Country on Earth. If I decided not to turn... more
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:56 AM - Ty SayIt's a pity that every article about the demographics leads to a keyboard war in the comments section. When all is said and done, the UAE is a safe place... more
Sunday, 26 May 2013 9:11 AM - Convertible ArbitrageIf one wants to visit or live in Bahrain one must abide by the laws. Living without pork is no huge sacrifice. Muslim and Jewish nations subscribe to this... more
Saturday, 25 May 2013 6:05 PM - Jeffrey Kershaw
Top managment greed is one of the main reasons that caused the 2008 crises. hope i delivered the message..
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As much as I love the UAE, this will be a problem for them in the future. Lets look at this from any democratic Country on Earth. If I decided not to turn... more
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:56 AM - Ty SayIt's a pity that every article about the demographics leads to a keyboard war in the comments section. When all is said and done, the UAE is a safe place... more
Sunday, 26 May 2013 9:11 AM - Convertible Arbitrage
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