THE MIDDLE EAST’S
31. Talal Ibrahim Almaiman
Designation: CEO
Company: Kingdom Holding Company (KHC)
Residence: Saudi Arabia
Nationality: Saudi
Sector: Investments
Almaiman joined KHC in 1996, a company founded in 1980 by billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, and assumed his current position in 2017. Jeddah Economic Company, a KHC associate, is currently building “Jeddah Tower”, set to become the tallest building in the world when completed in 2028, at over 1,000 meters. KHC has a diverse investment portfolio spanning 18 sectors, with total assets of $19.6 billion as of Q1 2026. It holds investments in xAI, Four Seasons, flynas, Citigroup, and BSF, among others. April 2026, KHC signed an agreement with the Public Investment Fund to acquire a 70% stake in Al-Hilal Club Company for $224 million, implying an enterprise value of $373.3 million.