Alwaleed bin Talal’s fortune increased by approximately $949 million in a single day, reaching $23.6 billion, solidifying his position as the richest Arab and one of the world’s most prominent investors.
$949 million was added to the wealth of Saudi businessman Alwaleed bin Talal in a single day, bringing his net worth to $23.6 billion, according to Forbes’ billionaires list.
Biggest gainer on the Forbes index
Alwaleed bin Talal became the biggest gainer on the Forbes real-time wealth index, thereby regaining momentum in profits and outperforming his competitors, after previously having faced crises.
Most prominent on wealth lists
Alwaleed bin Talal remains the most prominent Arab figure on global wealth lists, maintaining his position atop the list of the richest Arabs for 2026, according to Forbes.
In a separate development, Kingdom Holding revealed in February 2026 that the combined value of its investments, along with Alwaleed’s personal investments across his various companies, reached $9.2 billion.
Investments across different sectors
Alwaleed bin Talal’s investments span various sectors. Kingdom Holding retains a 27.4% stake in flynas after selling part of its stake in the company’s IPO for $1.1 billion in June 2025.
Alwaleed bin Talal, amid the economic transformations the world is witnessing, remains the most prominent and visible name in the world of Arab and global investment, and continues to maintain the same standing despite economic challenges.