Arabian Business magazine stated that “Topping the list, as he has done for the past six years, is HRH Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed. When it comes to power and influence, there is simply no equal. Whether through his vast business empire, his massive philanthropic activities or his presence on the world business and political stage, Prince Alwaleed has once again proved himself to be the best.”
Prince Alwaleed is known for his precision for exploring new and potential business opportunities and ventures in synchronization with the direction and fluctuations of the economic climate. Consequently, KHC was listed on Tadawul in 2007 and Prince Alwaleed who owns 95% of the Company have been involved in the creation of a diversified long term investments portfolio of strategic stakes in well-known companies locally and around the world, in multiple sectors covering real estate, media, banking and hotels, to name a few.
Prince Alwaleed’s recognitions span over a decade and the most recent include: being ranked number one in Middle East’s Magazine’s 2009 list of the World’s 50 Most Influential Arabs, the Prince was ranked one of the top 25 billionaires in the 2010 and 2009 Forbes Billionaires list.