Top 100 Arabs 2025

38. Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Abdulaziz Alrajhi

Co-founder, Alrajhi Bank

Origin: Saudi Arabia

Residence: Saudi Arabia

Sector: Finance

2024 Rank: 38

At 96, Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Alrajhi remains the pioneering co-founder behind Al Rajhi Bank, now the world’s largest Islamic lender.

Though the bank is currently chaired by Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, Sheikh Sulaiman’s legacy continues to shape its growth.

In 2024, Al Rajhi Bank reported a 19 per cent rise in net profit to SAR19.72bn ($5.26bn), with assets reaching SAR944bn and its financing portfolio growing 17 per cent.

The bank’s global presence includes over 500 branches across Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Jordan, and Kuwait.

Known for his philanthropy, Sheikh Sulaiman donated much of his fortune, including his near-20 per cent stake in the bank, to a charitable endowment bearing his name, reinforcing his commitment to social impact alongside financial leadership.

Olayan Mohammed Alwetaid

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