Famous Saudi Arabian Business People

Khadīja bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of Muhammad ibn Abdullah, the founder of Islam. She is also widely regarded as Muhammad's first follower. A successful businesswoman, Khadīja is an important female figure in the Islamic tradition and is counted among the four ladies of heaven. Khadīja bint Khuwaylid is often referred to as The Mother of Believers by Muslims.

Hassan Jameel is a Saudi businessman and the current Vice Chairman and Deputy President of Abdul Latif Jameel's Saudi Arabia wing. He handles the international conglomerate business' operations, such as machinery, real estate, and automotive in Saudi Arabia. Also a well-known philanthropist, Hassan Jameel works towards assisting job-seekers and promotes safety and health in Saudi Arabia.

Omar bin Laden is a Saudi-Arabian author, artist, businessman, and cultural ambassador. Omar, who has been living in France for several years now, achieved popularity when he made contributions to a book titled Growing Up bin Laden. The book, which was published in 2009, recollects his time with his father Osama bin Laden.

Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi is an Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire businessman. Counted among the richest men in the world, Al Amoudi is Ethiopia's largest individual foreign investor. Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi is also known for his philanthropic activities. He has funded several projects, including a breast cancer research centre in Saudi Arabia.

Abdallah bin Laden is the son of al-Qaeda terrorist Osama bin Laden. He is credited with founding his own firm named Fame Advertising, which he currently runs in Jeddah. Thanks to his father's reputation, the Saudi government keeps close tabs on Abdallah bin Laden.

Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi is a Saudi Arabian billionaire and corporate figure. Counted among the country's wealthiest non-royals, the Al Rajhi family has also been among the leading philanthropists in the world. In 2012, Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi was honored with the prestigious King Faisal International Prize for pledging half his fortune to charity.

Bakr bin Laden is a Saudi Arabian entrepreneur best known as the half-brother of al-Qaeda terrorist Osama bin Laden. He previously served as the chairman of a multinational construction conglomerate named Saudi Binladin Group. Bakr bin Laden was also the largest shareholder in the Group. 

Saudi Arabian investor Salem bin Laden is also known as the half-brother of infamous terrorist Osama bin Laden. He is also known for offering support to the Saudi royal family during the 1979 Grand Mosque seizure. He died when his plane crashed into high-voltage power cables in Texas.

Ahmed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was a Saudi royal and an important figure in thoroughbred horse racing. Also a media executive, Ahmed bin Salman served as the chairman of a joint stock company named Saudi Research and Marketing Group.

Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is a Saudi Arabian political figure and the current governor of Madinah Province. One of the most prominent members of the House of Saud, Faisal is quite popular in Saudi; in 2009, he was adjudged Media Personality of the Year.

Yeslam bin Ladin is a businessman best known as the half-brother of former al-Qaeda chief, Osama bin Laden. He is associated with the Switzerland-based Saudi Investment Company, where he has been serving as chairman since 1980. The company represents Saudi Binladin Group's international financial interests. Yeslam bin Ladin lives in Switzerland and became a Swiss citizen in 2001.

Tarek bin Laden is a Saudi Arabian businessman best known as one of the half-brothers of Osama bin Laden. Born into the Saudi Arabia business community, Tarek bin Laden began a textile business with popular Swedish actor Kjell Bergqvist. However, the business failed due to political reasons.

Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber is an Arab businessman best known for founding the MBI Group, where he currently serves as the chairman and CEO. He is also credited with founding Jadawel International Construction & Development. One of the richest men in Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber is also known for his philanthropic activities. 

Sulaiman S. Olayan was a Saudi Arabian businessman. Widely regarded as one of the wealthiest businessmen in Saudi Arabia, Olayan started his life as an orphan at the age of six. With more humble beginnings than many of his business peers from the Kingdom, Sulaiman S. Olayan's rise to great wealth makes for an incredible and inspiring story.

Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was a Saudi royal best remembered as the son of King Abdulaziz. One of the prominent members of the House of Saud, Bandar served at the interior ministry as the director general, his only official government position. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is credited with co-founding an Islamic financial institution named Dar al-Maal al-Islami Trust.

Yasin al-Qadi is a Saudi Arabian businessman and multi-millionaire. Yassin Kadi is best known for his legal challenge against the United Nations when the latter accused him of having connections with al-Qaeda. The lawsuits brought out by Kadi's lawyers, Kadi I and Kadi II, are now regarded as landmarks in public international law and EU law.