Inside Saudi's business elite

As the Saudi Arabian economy expands and diversifies, many of the most established Saudi family firms have surfaced not only as key investors and partners of large, multinational firms, but also as committed funders of non-profit initiatives that support innovation, communities and development internationally. MEED lists key Saudi families that have contributed to the Gulf region and beyond, including the Jameel family and the Abdul Latif Jameel business, whose chief executive officer, Mohammed Jameel KBE, is the chairman of Community Jameel, an international organisation advancing science and learning for communities to thrive.