According to Forbes’ World Billionaires 2025 list, the number of billionaires across the globe has exceeded 3,000 for the first time, with 3,028 people making this year’s ranking—247 more than in 2024. Not only are there more of them, but they’re richer than ever, worth $16.1 trillion in total—up nearly $2 trillion over 2024. The U.S. has a record 902 billionaires, followed by China (516, including Hong Kong) and India (205). Forbes used stock prices and exchange rates from March 7, 2025, to create this year’s ranking.

There are 38 Arab billionaires across eight countries in MENA in 2025, with a total net worth of $128.4 billion. This is a significant increase compared to 2024, which saw 20 Arab billionaires listed with $53.7 billion in total wealth.

This year saw Saudi Arabia return to the Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list after a seven-year hiatus, with 15 Saudi billionaires making the list—14 of whom are new billionaires thanks to their stake in companies listed on the Saudi Exchange, which saw an increase in IPOs post-COVID. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud is the richest Arab in the world, with a net worth of $16.5 billion.

The UAE also had two newcomers to the list: Hussain Binghatti Aljbori, the founder of Dubai-based luxury real estate developer Binghatti Properties, and Mohamed Alabbar, the founder of the region’s largest real estate company, Emaar Properties. Also, the Moroccan Anas Sefrioui & family makes a notable return to the ranking for the first time since 2017, with a net worth of $1.6 billion.

Saudi Arabia has the highest number of Arab billionaires, with 15 billionaires worth a total of $55.8 billion, followed by Lebanon with six billionaires worth a total of $12.3 billion, and the UAE and Egypt with five billionaires each, worth $24.3 billion and $20.6 billion, respectively.

This list is an extract of Forbes’ 39th annual World’s Billionaires List. The Arab billionaires list features all billionaires of Arab origin listed in the Arabic-speaking Middle East and North African countries.