Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi
Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi (Arabic: سليمان بن عبد العزيز الراجحي, born 1924) is a Saudi businessman, billionaire, and philanthropist. He co-founded the Al Rajhi Bank, one of the largest Islamic banks in the world.
Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al Rajhi | |
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| Born | 1924 |
| Nationality | Saudi |
| Occupation | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founder of Al Rajhi Bank; donated much of his US$7.7 billion fortune to charity |
| Title | Chairman of National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC) |
| Awards | King Faisal International Prize (2012) |
In 2011, his wealth was estimated by Forbes at $7.7 billion, ranking him the 120th richest person in the world. In a major act of philanthropy, Al Rajhi later donated a large portion of his fortune to charitable causes.
In 2012, he received the prestigious King Faisal International Prize for dedicating half of his fortune to charity, pioneering Islamic banking, supporting national projects, and advancing philanthropic initiatives in Saudi Arabia.[1]
Other websites
- Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi Archived 23 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- Profile: Sulaiman Abdul Aziz al-Rajhi Archived 9 January 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- Sulaiman Al Rajhi University
References
- ↑ "King Faisal International Prize". Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2017.