|
||
|
||
billionairs in the maghreb
Posted by nadia filali, amsterdam, netherlands on 19 August 2008 at 23:18 UAE time
I agree with what mustapha from london said, there are at least 5 multibillionairs in morocco not to mention the rising stars in the real estate market, only god knows how much profit they are making with their mega projects each year.
Rising star Mustapha Chihabi ( 29yrs still ) owner of various real estate projects in north morocco and spain.
and then you've got the Yna holding controlled by mr miloud chaabi himself...Sefriou of the Doha company etc.
Posted by nadia filali, amsterdam, netherlands on 19 August 2008 at 23:18 UAE time
I agree with what mustapha from london said, there are at least 5 multibillionairs in morocco not to mention the rising stars in the real estate market, only god knows how much profit they are making with their mega projects each year.
Rising star Mustapha Chihabi ( 29yrs still ) owner of various real estate projects in north morocco and spain.
and then you've got the Yna holding controlled by mr miloud chaabi himself...Sefriou of the Doha company etc.
Inconsistencies
Posted by Nassar on 6 August 2008 at 16:47 UAE time
I don't see why some individuals are placed as individual business people, whilst others are taken as a family.
Why is Nasser Al Khrafi taken alone, why isn't his family taken altogether ? they are after all they are a family well engraved in business.
Also i have seen many lists where the Harriri family is listed as Saudi, although they hold dual citizenship, the fact that they made their fortune in Saudi Arabia and the fact that most of their wealth is based and managed in Saudi Arabia should at least warrant a mention that they are also Saudi.
Finally, the primary industries section is at best flawed.
Posted by Nassar on 6 August 2008 at 16:47 UAE time
I don't see why some individuals are placed as individual business people, whilst others are taken as a family.
Why is Nasser Al Khrafi taken alone, why isn't his family taken altogether ? they are after all they are a family well engraved in business.
Also i have seen many lists where the Harriri family is listed as Saudi, although they hold dual citizenship, the fact that they made their fortune in Saudi Arabia and the fact that most of their wealth is based and managed in Saudi Arabia should at least warrant a mention that they are also Saudi.
Finally, the primary industries section is at best flawed.
good?
Posted by Sam Mardini on 1 August 2008 at 15:57 UAE time
I tend to agree with Pierre.. The money is no good if it is not invested in infrastructure and R&D. When will we catch up with the rest of the world...
Posted by Sam Mardini on 1 August 2008 at 15:57 UAE time
I tend to agree with Pierre.. The money is no good if it is not invested in infrastructure and R&D. When will we catch up with the rest of the world...
no billionaires in Morocco?
Posted by mustapha, london, uk on 16 July 2008 at 21:12 UAE time
There are minimum 5 Moroccan businessmen with minimum 1 billion euro (Miloud Chaabi, Karim elamrani,Benjelloun, Aziz Akhenach etc...) Mr Chaabi is known to be a multi billionaire.
Posted by mustapha, london, uk on 16 July 2008 at 21:12 UAE time
There are minimum 5 Moroccan businessmen with minimum 1 billion euro (Miloud Chaabi, Karim elamrani,Benjelloun, Aziz Akhenach etc...) Mr Chaabi is known to be a multi billionaire.
crude oil as economic weapon
Posted by andy, san carlos, philippines on 10 July 2008 at 17:15 UAE time
My perception of this speculative trading of crude oil thus causing artificial and abnormal increases of crude oil prices led by the US and its conspirators is to counter the fast growing economy in Asia specifically China.
With China's surplus trillions of dollars, it will win this unscrupulous and unfair economic warfare.
It's too bad that the Philippines and other small developing countries are greatly affected just like the Asian currency crisis few years back.
Posted by andy, san carlos, philippines on 10 July 2008 at 17:15 UAE time
My perception of this speculative trading of crude oil thus causing artificial and abnormal increases of crude oil prices led by the US and its conspirators is to counter the fast growing economy in Asia specifically China.
With China's surplus trillions of dollars, it will win this unscrupulous and unfair economic warfare.
It's too bad that the Philippines and other small developing countries are greatly affected just like the Asian currency crisis few years back.
WATS THISS
Posted by FMS, dubai, U.A.E on 30 June 2008 at 02:29 UAE time
There are many more multi billionare Arabs not listed in this list.
Posted by FMS, dubai, U.A.E on 30 June 2008 at 02:29 UAE time
There are many more multi billionare Arabs not listed in this list.
Muslims today
Posted by Imran on 9 May 2008 at 21:37 UAE time
I pity those rich dudes as their money is for no good to Muslim ummah. Today and in the past Muslim nation throughout the world is going down and down. We as muslims have the biggest power in the world in the shape of oil but still we are not powerful in the world only because they only need money and cares nothing about ummah. They can dictate their terms for Muslim interest but they won't because they have their personal interest before everything in the world. I request all rich Muslims out there to think about it at least once.
Posted by Imran on 9 May 2008 at 21:37 UAE time
I pity those rich dudes as their money is for no good to Muslim ummah. Today and in the past Muslim nation throughout the world is going down and down. We as muslims have the biggest power in the world in the shape of oil but still we are not powerful in the world only because they only need money and cares nothing about ummah. They can dictate their terms for Muslim interest but they won't because they have their personal interest before everything in the world. I request all rich Muslims out there to think about it at least once.
Lots of Luck
Posted by Yasir, Damascus, Syria on 22 April 2008 at 12:22 UAE time
Good Luck for all those Arabs, really great to know that there are arabs who are wealthy and can stand up with world's famous personnels...
We shall be in this list for soon...
Good Luck
Posted by Yasir, Damascus, Syria on 22 April 2008 at 12:22 UAE time
Good Luck for all those Arabs, really great to know that there are arabs who are wealthy and can stand up with world's famous personnels...
We shall be in this list for soon...
Good Luck
Bahrain not Iran
Posted by Mohammed AlBastaki, Dubai, UAE on 11 February 2008 at 20:27 UAE time
Mohammed Mahdi Al-Tajir, the subject of this article, is a UAE national originally from Bahrain and not Iran.
Posted by Mohammed AlBastaki, Dubai, UAE on 11 February 2008 at 20:27 UAE time
Mohammed Mahdi Al-Tajir, the subject of this article, is a UAE national originally from Bahrain and not Iran.
Armenian Businessmen?
Posted by Murad, Beverly Hills, United States on 6 February 2008 at 05:42 UAE time
They should make a list of all Middle Eastern business men. I'd love to see how many Armenians are on it. Kirk Krikorian of course being #1 - not to mention 13th in the world overall.
Posted by Murad, Beverly Hills, United States on 6 February 2008 at 05:42 UAE time
They should make a list of all Middle Eastern business men. I'd love to see how many Armenians are on it. Kirk Krikorian of course being #1 - not to mention 13th in the world overall.
Always remember the poor
Posted by Hamidu Ladan, Lagos, Nigeria on 23 January 2008 at 21:02 UAE time
I hope the family of Hariri would use some percent (%) of the money to help and assist the poor, especially those that suffer during Hezbulla/Israel fight.
Posted by Hamidu Ladan, Lagos, Nigeria on 23 January 2008 at 21:02 UAE time
I hope the family of Hariri would use some percent (%) of the money to help and assist the poor, especially those that suffer during Hezbulla/Israel fight.
Show all comments
Wealth and how it should be spent
Posted by Metalfan, Al - Khobar, Saudi Arabia on 14 January 2008 at 21:52 UAE time
Saudi Arabia i believe is one of the worlds slowest in expanding its horizons. Here, we have not moved forward like Dubai has, with large buildings and masses of money pouring in for valuable necessities. In Saudi Arabia, there isn't a single movie theatre. Where is all the money going if not for the good of its people?
Posted by Metalfan, Al - Khobar, Saudi Arabia on 14 January 2008 at 21:52 UAE time
Saudi Arabia i believe is one of the worlds slowest in expanding its horizons. Here, we have not moved forward like Dubai has, with large buildings and masses of money pouring in for valuable necessities. In Saudi Arabia, there isn't a single movie theatre. Where is all the money going if not for the good of its people?
The world 50 wealthiest Arabs
Posted by Pierre Chamas, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 4 January 2008 at 09:16 UAE time
Arab wealth has been developed though the consecutive oil booms. I urge our wealthiest Arabs to invest in research and help developing our Arab manpower. This will generate long-term wealth.
Posted by Pierre Chamas, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 4 January 2008 at 09:16 UAE time
Arab wealth has been developed though the consecutive oil booms. I urge our wealthiest Arabs to invest in research and help developing our Arab manpower. This will generate long-term wealth.
Money for R&D
Posted by R. Ben Amer, Al Ain & Dubai, UAE on 2 January 2008 at 15:47 UAE time
I think rich Arabs should invest money on Research and Developments projects in areas of their interest. Such projects will not only be very beneficial to all societies, and may also return them their investment. Good for all. Ramadan Ben Amer, General Manager, eFORS (Research Consultancy), UAE University
Posted by R. Ben Amer, Al Ain & Dubai, UAE on 2 January 2008 at 15:47 UAE time
I think rich Arabs should invest money on Research and Developments projects in areas of their interest. Such projects will not only be very beneficial to all societies, and may also return them their investment. Good for all. Ramadan Ben Amer, General Manager, eFORS (Research Consultancy), UAE University
Al Ayoubi
Posted by Majid Al Ulayan, London, UK on 31 December 2007 at 10:14 UAE time
I would like to thank Arabian Business for this very compiling report; I also agree with a comment written earlier that the Iraqi Al Ayoubi family is among the wealthiest Arabs living here in London.
MA Al Ulayan.
Posted by Majid Al Ulayan, London, UK on 31 December 2007 at 10:14 UAE time
I would like to thank Arabian Business for this very compiling report; I also agree with a comment written earlier that the Iraqi Al Ayoubi family is among the wealthiest Arabs living here in London.
MA Al Ulayan.
Good, but...
Posted by Kwetey Nikoe Doe, Accra, Ghana on 29 December 2007 at 02:29 UAE time
what matters is what you do with that which you have.
Posted by Kwetey Nikoe Doe, Accra, Ghana on 29 December 2007 at 02:29 UAE time
what matters is what you do with that which you have.
THE RICH ALSO CRY
Posted by Emmanuel I. M., Lagos, Nigeria on 28 December 2007 at 10:51 UAE time
I want others to know that the people on this list also cry.
Posted by Emmanuel I. M., Lagos, Nigeria on 28 December 2007 at 10:51 UAE time
I want others to know that the people on this list also cry.
Share the Wealth
Posted by Mohamed, Gaithersburg, USA on 28 December 2007 at 08:07 UAE time
To all my Arab billionaires share the wealth that Allah has "loaned" you. I will build a Masjid and feed the needy after each Friday prayer in Sierra Leone, west Africa. Please make this possible: build a Masjid and feed the needy each week. Thank you.
Posted by Mohamed, Gaithersburg, USA on 28 December 2007 at 08:07 UAE time
To all my Arab billionaires share the wealth that Allah has "loaned" you. I will build a Masjid and feed the needy after each Friday prayer in Sierra Leone, west Africa. Please make this possible: build a Masjid and feed the needy each week. Thank you.
Rich List
Posted by Dr Audu, Bala Mohammed, Damaturu, Nigeria on 27 December 2007 at 18:06 UAE time
May Allah bless their wealth - and that they they extend their richness to others through Zakat.
Posted by Dr Audu, Bala Mohammed, Damaturu, Nigeria on 27 December 2007 at 18:06 UAE time
May Allah bless their wealth - and that they they extend their richness to others through Zakat.
The Rich will account for their weelth before their creator
Posted by Samuel Anobah, Accra, Ghana on 27 December 2007 at 12:41 UAE time
I must say that it is our creator who gives us the power to make wealth.
So far as the world continues to exist, there will be the poor and the rich.
What is important is that those who are well-off must note that they also have the responsibility of blessing those who are less fortunate in other parts of the world.
After all how much can one eat?
Posted by Samuel Anobah, Accra, Ghana on 27 December 2007 at 12:41 UAE time
I must say that it is our creator who gives us the power to make wealth.
So far as the world continues to exist, there will be the poor and the rich.
What is important is that those who are well-off must note that they also have the responsibility of blessing those who are less fortunate in other parts of the world.
After all how much can one eat?
Malaysia's billionaires
Posted by Billionairewatch, KL, Malaysia on 21 December 2007 at 10:33 UAE time
You can read about Malaysia's billionaires here
http://escapefromindia.wordpress.com/
Posted by Billionairewatch, KL, Malaysia on 21 December 2007 at 10:33 UAE time
You can read about Malaysia's billionaires here
http://escapefromindia.wordpress.com/
mmm rich
Posted by malik, riyadh, saudia arabia on 19 December 2007 at 21:32 UAE time
I know all the rich families in Dubai , like Al Nabooda, Al Futtaim, Galadari, Al Muhairi, Al Kharabash, Al Ahafar and Al Tayer. I met many of them in my life when I was in Dubai. Arabian Business should take each one's interview and publish in the world richest book. It would not only be informative, but of course everyone has dream to be a millionaire, but in this world whatever is written is your destiny. It will come to you if you work hard, just try and try success will come. If I were to have a lot of money I would open my 5* hotel & limousine and strech limousine company because for the Middle East Dubai is the gate of trade, investors, actors, commerce, finance, tourism. When it happens I will have a party in the Burj al Arab and invite all my true friends, my parents and my few relatives and I would especially invite a famous contracter from Jumeirah whom i still like and respect a lot the way I respect my parents... And all the new hotel investors, and Kareena Kapoor & few guest from the UK & KSA to join my party. The way to be a rich is built your own dream.
Posted by malik, riyadh, saudia arabia on 19 December 2007 at 21:32 UAE time
I know all the rich families in Dubai , like Al Nabooda, Al Futtaim, Galadari, Al Muhairi, Al Kharabash, Al Ahafar and Al Tayer. I met many of them in my life when I was in Dubai. Arabian Business should take each one's interview and publish in the world richest book. It would not only be informative, but of course everyone has dream to be a millionaire, but in this world whatever is written is your destiny. It will come to you if you work hard, just try and try success will come. If I were to have a lot of money I would open my 5* hotel & limousine and strech limousine company because for the Middle East Dubai is the gate of trade, investors, actors, commerce, finance, tourism. When it happens I will have a party in the Burj al Arab and invite all my true friends, my parents and my few relatives and I would especially invite a famous contracter from Jumeirah whom i still like and respect a lot the way I respect my parents... And all the new hotel investors, and Kareena Kapoor & few guest from the UK & KSA to join my party. The way to be a rich is built your own dream.
Morocco is an Arab country too
Posted by Othman, Agadir, Morocco on 18 December 2007 at 19:31 UAE time
Five people at least in Morocco make it in this list, with a minimum 1 billion $. These are Miloud Chaabi, Anas Sefrioui, Aziz Akhannouch, Othman Benjelloun, Karim Lamrani. Why aren't they cited?
Posted by Othman, Agadir, Morocco on 18 December 2007 at 19:31 UAE time
Five people at least in Morocco make it in this list, with a minimum 1 billion $. These are Miloud Chaabi, Anas Sefrioui, Aziz Akhannouch, Othman Benjelloun, Karim Lamrani. Why aren't they cited?
Venturing Investment Opportunity in Malaysia
Posted by Rosley Omar Al-Ahmadi, Pasir Mas, Malaysia on 18 December 2007 at 18:57 UAE time
Malaysia is a multi racial society and practice moderate Islamic values.Government provides its best facilities for Arab Investors to venture and explore business opportunity.The benefit is tremendous. Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) will later be disbursed to the ummah. Malaysia is the perfect choice.I personally willing to assist any Arab Investors to come to this lovely country with the holistic approach in mind.
Posted by Rosley Omar Al-Ahmadi, Pasir Mas, Malaysia on 18 December 2007 at 18:57 UAE time
Malaysia is a multi racial society and practice moderate Islamic values.Government provides its best facilities for Arab Investors to venture and explore business opportunity.The benefit is tremendous. Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) will later be disbursed to the ummah. Malaysia is the perfect choice.I personally willing to assist any Arab Investors to come to this lovely country with the holistic approach in mind.
real estate
Posted by ahmed, jeddah, kingdom of saudi arabia on 18 December 2007 at 18:02 UAE time
A great and exhaustive site for reference!
Posted by ahmed, jeddah, kingdom of saudi arabia on 18 December 2007 at 18:02 UAE time
A great and exhaustive site for reference!
worlds richest?
Posted by philip, shj, United Arab Emirates on 18 December 2007 at 10:21 UAE time
A comparison with the world's richest should be made to get a clear idea of how & where the rich Arabs stand. It would encourage them to actually go further.
Editor's Reply: You can find the list of the world's richest business people - with their wealth and where they are based - within the Rich List special feature.
Posted by philip, shj, United Arab Emirates on 18 December 2007 at 10:21 UAE time
A comparison with the world's richest should be made to get a clear idea of how & where the rich Arabs stand. It would encourage them to actually go further.
Editor's Reply: You can find the list of the world's richest business people - with their wealth and where they are based - within the Rich List special feature.
The Rich List 2007: We live in poverty
Posted by shahmeer, Dammam, Saudi arabia on 15 December 2007 at 19:34 UAE time
I see so many rich Arabs but we have so much poverty as well as social problems in Muslim countries. Arab or non Arab.
The Saudis are among the worst cases spending and showing off their wealth on things like cars when Muslim children in Africa, South Asia, Iraq and Afghanistan are dying of hunger.
Are we growing up uneducated?
Here are some examples:
* The average Palestinian earns less than a $1 a day.
* 500,000 children die of diseases in Pakistan every year and you still want to keep your money for yourselves?
Posted by shahmeer, Dammam, Saudi arabia on 15 December 2007 at 19:34 UAE time
I see so many rich Arabs but we have so much poverty as well as social problems in Muslim countries. Arab or non Arab.
The Saudis are among the worst cases spending and showing off their wealth on things like cars when Muslim children in Africa, South Asia, Iraq and Afghanistan are dying of hunger.
Are we growing up uneducated?
Here are some examples:
* The average Palestinian earns less than a $1 a day.
* 500,000 children die of diseases in Pakistan every year and you still want to keep your money for yourselves?
Rich List: The wealthy are blessed
Posted by Rammohan M. Rai, Doha, Qatar on 13 December 2007 at 11:52 UAE time
The wealthy are special people, who are also blessed with the skill to administrate wealth wisely, for the better of their flock and humanity as a whole, thereby contributing to making this beautiful world a better place for all its inhabitants.
Posted by Rammohan M. Rai, Doha, Qatar on 13 December 2007 at 11:52 UAE time
The wealthy are special people, who are also blessed with the skill to administrate wealth wisely, for the better of their flock and humanity as a whole, thereby contributing to making this beautiful world a better place for all its inhabitants.
Rich List: I'm happy for them all
Posted by Shaun Louie Sabico, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 13 December 2007 at 10:38 UAE time
As an expatriate trying to make a decent living in Riyadh, I can't help but admire the Arab people who have made it onto this year's list.
I may not be an Arab, but the list gives inspiration to ordinary people like me who serve Arabs for their welfare, while at the same time making my own productive contribution to the global society.
I am happy for them. I just hope their wealth is enough to influence peace in the region they belong.
Posted by Shaun Louie Sabico, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 13 December 2007 at 10:38 UAE time
As an expatriate trying to make a decent living in Riyadh, I can't help but admire the Arab people who have made it onto this year's list.
I may not be an Arab, but the list gives inspiration to ordinary people like me who serve Arabs for their welfare, while at the same time making my own productive contribution to the global society.
I am happy for them. I just hope their wealth is enough to influence peace in the region they belong.
Rich List: The Al-Ayoubi family
Posted by Nazar Al Ani, London, UK on 12 December 2007 at 10:46 UAE time
Please note the Al Ayoubi family from Iraq are among the richest families in the Arab World. They mainly reside in the UK with property interests amounting to well over 2.5bn Sterling, not to mention ownership of a large amount of properties both in Dubai and Amman.
They are a very well known Iraqi family, however they like to keep a low-low-profile following a strict family tradition that is influenced from the top down.
Their wealth in both heritage and culture is very much acknowledged in Iraq from very early on, with many of their family members occupying high ranking positions throughout modern Iraq.
Posted by Nazar Al Ani, London, UK on 12 December 2007 at 10:46 UAE time
Please note the Al Ayoubi family from Iraq are among the richest families in the Arab World. They mainly reside in the UK with property interests amounting to well over 2.5bn Sterling, not to mention ownership of a large amount of properties both in Dubai and Amman.
They are a very well known Iraqi family, however they like to keep a low-low-profile following a strict family tradition that is influenced from the top down.
Their wealth in both heritage and culture is very much acknowledged in Iraq from very early on, with many of their family members occupying high ranking positions throughout modern Iraq.
Rich List: Has Habtoor gone missing?
Posted by NARESH MATHUR, Dubai, UAE on 11 December 2007 at 06:42 UAE time
I have scanned through the Rich List several times and must have missed something. Where are the Al Naboodah and Al Habtoor families? I can't believe that they are not in the top 50.
Posted by NARESH MATHUR, Dubai, UAE on 11 December 2007 at 06:42 UAE time
I have scanned through the Rich List several times and must have missed something. Where are the Al Naboodah and Al Habtoor families? I can't believe that they are not in the top 50.
worth of Mr. Hisham Talaat Mustafa is inaccurate information . it is $1.5billion
Posted by Jihad Sawaftah, Cairo, Egypt on 9 December 2007 at 13:21 UAE time
Mr. Mostafa's worth is not $800million, actually it is estimated at $1.5billion. correction and reranking is required please. for more information please contact me on my email
Posted by Jihad Sawaftah, Cairo, Egypt on 9 December 2007 at 13:21 UAE time
Mr. Mostafa's worth is not $800million, actually it is estimated at $1.5billion. correction and reranking is required please. for more information please contact me on my email
Reguest .
Posted by moutabar, Tajikistan, Tajikistan on 9 December 2007 at 12:30 UAE time
Really I’m really happy for them and respect them, most richest people in the word the are Muslim.
I’m single mother who grow up alone the children ,alhamdullilah ,we are not rich but tank’s God.
I have a big request for riches gentlemen’s if the will hear and can hear: I need support for a study of my son ,so if any of you can help I ‘ll be aperesheited .
My Best regards Moutabar.
Posted by moutabar, Tajikistan, Tajikistan on 9 December 2007 at 12:30 UAE time
Really I’m really happy for them and respect them, most richest people in the word the are Muslim.
I’m single mother who grow up alone the children ,alhamdullilah ,we are not rich but tank’s God.
I have a big request for riches gentlemen’s if the will hear and can hear: I need support for a study of my son ,so if any of you can help I ‘ll be aperesheited .
My Best regards Moutabar.
Rich List 2007 - Congratulations but what about the rest of the region?
Posted by Ammar, Belfast, UK on 8 December 2007 at 21:45 UAE time
I want to congratulate everyone that has appeared on this year's Arabian Business Rich List.
I'm positive, however that these people's fortunes are significantly less than the ruling classes in their countries. And at the same time you find shocking levels of poverty and illiteracy in the Middle East. The divide is getting bigger every year from what I can see from your list.
And what about our research and development, what to do we add to this world in terms of science, art, literature and culture ....not a great deal.
Perhaps they are not so rich after all?
Posted by Ammar, Belfast, UK on 8 December 2007 at 21:45 UAE time
I want to congratulate everyone that has appeared on this year's Arabian Business Rich List.
I'm positive, however that these people's fortunes are significantly less than the ruling classes in their countries. And at the same time you find shocking levels of poverty and illiteracy in the Middle East. The divide is getting bigger every year from what I can see from your list.
And what about our research and development, what to do we add to this world in terms of science, art, literature and culture ....not a great deal.
Perhaps they are not so rich after all?
We've got the money, now let's do the real work
Posted by Nadine Toukan, Jordan on 8 December 2007 at 15:45 UAE time
With so much money in the region and so many good people attached to it, it should be easy for us to give education a total makeover from the inside and out.
We should also find it easy to upgrade the living quality of the under served population in our countries, and in (refugee) camps. In Jordan, there is so much work to do and it's obvious we have no excuse not to do it and get it done right.
Our schools should be safe, vibrant, inspiring palaces for every single student. Our curriculum should be progressive, culturally relevant and constantly upgraded. Every single person should have a decent environment to live in, with modern working facilities, a good quality of life, food on the table, medical insurance, access to information and education and so on. So my question is: if we have the money, and the people, what's holding us back from transforming our countries today?
Crossing through west and east Amman, Karak, Wadi Musa, and so on I wonder and I worry. And don't know the answer to: why residents of the Gaza Camp in Jarash are still living alongside open drains? Surely we can do better right now, today!
So many other questions go through my mind everyday but this one I ask because it comes to my mind when looking at the construction related wealth on the list.
Posted by Nadine Toukan, Jordan on 8 December 2007 at 15:45 UAE time
With so much money in the region and so many good people attached to it, it should be easy for us to give education a total makeover from the inside and out.
We should also find it easy to upgrade the living quality of the under served population in our countries, and in (refugee) camps. In Jordan, there is so much work to do and it's obvious we have no excuse not to do it and get it done right.
Our schools should be safe, vibrant, inspiring palaces for every single student. Our curriculum should be progressive, culturally relevant and constantly upgraded. Every single person should have a decent environment to live in, with modern working facilities, a good quality of life, food on the table, medical insurance, access to information and education and so on. So my question is: if we have the money, and the people, what's holding us back from transforming our countries today?
Crossing through west and east Amman, Karak, Wadi Musa, and so on I wonder and I worry. And don't know the answer to: why residents of the Gaza Camp in Jarash are still living alongside open drains? Surely we can do better right now, today!
So many other questions go through my mind everyday but this one I ask because it comes to my mind when looking at the construction related wealth on the list.
Sheikh Mohammed Alamudi nominated for next year's Rich List
Posted by Abdunaser, Khobar, Saudi Arabia on 8 December 2007 at 11:14 UAE time
Sheikh Mohammaed Alamudi is one of Ethiopia's richest men and he has done a great job for the Ethiopian economy. He should be on your list next year.
Posted by Abdunaser, Khobar, Saudi Arabia on 8 December 2007 at 11:14 UAE time
Sheikh Mohammaed Alamudi is one of Ethiopia's richest men and he has done a great job for the Ethiopian economy. He should be on your list next year.
Rich List 2007: You forgot the Habtoor Family
Posted by Irshad, Dubai, UAE on 8 December 2007 at 10:12 UAE time
Khalaf Al Habtoor
Age: 57
Fortune: Self-made
Source: Construction
Net Worth: US$2.5bn
Country of citizenship: United Arab Emirates
Residence: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East & Africa
Industry: Engineering/Construction
Marital Status: married, six children
Posted by Irshad, Dubai, UAE on 8 December 2007 at 10:12 UAE time
Khalaf Al Habtoor
Age: 57
Fortune: Self-made
Source: Construction
Net Worth: US$2.5bn
Country of citizenship: United Arab Emirates
Residence: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East & Africa
Industry: Engineering/Construction
Marital Status: married, six children