JAWAD AHMED FOUNDED the Jawad Bukhamseen Commercial Corporation in 1957, building what is now one of Kuwait’s largest financial and industrial conglomerates, the Bukhamseen Group. Assets include holdings in Kuwait International Bank and First Gulf Bank and the group is also active in real estate, retail, hospitality, education and media. Bukhamseen’s recent moves include a deal with IHG to bring the Staybridge Suites brand to Kuwait City. His family has an estimated wealth of around $6.8 billion.