4) The Binladin family (Saudi Arabia) – Net Worth: $7.5 Billion

The Binladin Group was founded by Mohammed Binladin. It is a huge name in the construction business in Saudi Arabia. The group has won contracts worth $20 billion during the past three years. The group is involved in projects like construction of Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Tower, expansion of King Abdulaziz International Airport and building Haramain railway link.

3) The Kharafi family (Kuwait) – Net Worth: $8.5 Billion

This Kuwaiti family’s conglomerate, the Kharafi Group, has an annual turnover of around $5 billion. It has presence in 25 nations worldwide and employs more than 120,000 people. It has had strong connections with Egypt, from power stations along the Nile Delta to contracts at Marsha Alam International Airport.