Awards & Recognitions

World’s most powerful Arabs

The “Italian Red Cross” awards the Alwaleed Philanthropies the “Golden Medal of Merit” for the donation of the 16 Million Euro “Castle of Castaneto Po” in Turin.

Forbes ranks HRH Prince Alwaleed amongthe top 10 CEOs in Asia.

Prince Alwaleed Tops 2017 List of Most Powerful Arabs from Saudi Arabiaon “100 Most Powerful Arabs” List in Gulf Business Magazine

Arabian BusinessMagazine ranked HRH Prince Alwaleed First on the list of most 100 Most Influential Arabs in the World in 2017.

Destination Magazine ranks HRH Prince AlwaleedSaudi Arabia’s Most Prolific CEO for 2017.

Huffpost ranks HRH Prince Alwaleed among the top 5 Arab Men Having a Positive Impact on the World.

Honorary Distinction of University Benefactor, from Edinburgh University in Scotland. Received from the Vice Chancellor, Sir Timothy O’Shea.

The Award “Donor of the Year” at the Global Donors Forum in Istanbul– Turkey.

The ‘Gulf Business’ ranks Prince Alwaleed #1 on the list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs in Finance in 2016.

Prince Alwaleed honored with the first-ever Global Philanthropic and Humanitarian Achievements Award by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (National Council).

Plaque of Appreciation from INJAZ Saudi Arabia to Alwaleed Philanthropies for their support of the Growth Mindset Program “Yanmu”.

Special Award for Contribution to Humanity granted to Alwaleed Philanthropies from the Global Thinkers Forum.

The highest Medal of Monaco. Conferred by HSH Prince Albert II.

‘ZAWYA.COM’ ranks Prince Alwaleed as the Middle East's richest real estate tycoon in 2015.

The ‘Gulf Business’ ranks Prince Alwaleed #1 on the list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs in Finance in 2015.

Prince Alwaleed awarded the “Investment in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award”, during the 17th Arab Investors and Businessmen Conference by HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

Prince Alwaleed on the Cover of The Economist’s “TheWorld in 2016”

“The National Order of Merit”: the highest decoration in the Republic of Guinea- Conakry, was awarded to His Highness by the President Professor Alpha Condé.

A major street in Accra was named after HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal in recognition of His Highness’s commitment to investment support, as well as humanitarian &charitable support to the people of Ghana; it was inaugurated by HRH & the Mayor of Accra(Gha

The Middle East magazine ranks HRH #1 in The World’s 50 Most influential Arabs list -2013

The ‘Gulf Business’ ranks Prince Alwaleed #1 on the list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs in Finance in 2013.

Zahra Breast Cancer Association honored His Highness for his support to the national Breast Cancer Awareness campaign through the Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation.

Kingdom Holding Company ranked among the top 100 Saudi companies by Al Watan Saudi newspaper, according to a survey conducted in 2013. HRH was honored as the company’s Chairman.

HRH ranked #11 in the Global Riches on list of the Huran Global Rich in 2013.

The Grand Cross of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite; the highest honor granted in the Kingdom of Morocco bestowed by His Majesty Mohammed VI upon HRH.

The Order of the Republic; the highest honor granted by the country bestowed by The President of the Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, upon HRH.

Honorary doctorate from the Global Business School of Tarragona – Spain.

Honorary doctorate in Law, honoris causa -the University of Monash – Australia.

American magazine Forbes ranked HRH as the Richest Muslim and Arab.

HRH received the Media Figure of the Year Award at the 8th Arab Media Forum.

HRH received the award of Best Media Company in Saudi Arabia in 2011 from the Arabian Business magazine.

Arabian Business magazine ranks HRH #1 on the Arab World’s Richest list.

AMWAL magazine ranks HRH #1 on the 10 Most Innovative CEOs of 2011.

The Medal with the rank of “Commander of the National Order of Merit of the Republic of Guinea”; awarded to Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal by the President of Guinea Mr. Lansana Conte in recognition of the Prince’s efforts in promoting bilateral relations.

The Medal with the rank of “Commander of the National Order”; awarded to Prince Alwaleed by the President of Burkina Faso Mr. Blaise Compaore in recognition of the Prince’s efforts in promoting bilateral relations.

The Diploma with the rank of "Citizen of Honor of the City of Dakar," awarded to Prince Alwaleed by the Mayor of Dakar Mr. Pape Diop along with the key to the city.

The Diploma with the rank of "Citizen of Honor of the City of Dubreka; awarded to Prince Alwaleed by the President of Guinea Mr. Lansana Conte.

Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak presented a plaque to Prince Alwaleed from the President and the Board of Trustees of The American University in Cairo recognizing His Highness' generosity by naming The School of Humanities and Social Sciences after him.

Moroccan Crown Prince presents HRH with Arab Investment Award at the Arab Investment Forum.

Doctorate in Law, Exeter University.

Honorary Citizen of Cannes, awarded to Prince Alwaleed by Mayor Bernard Brochand.

Forbes magazine ranks Prince Alwaleed 5th Wealthiest in the World.

Chosen Man of the Year by Arab Ad magazine after polling top Arab businessmen

Honorary Medal for Supporting Arab Singers, awarded by MOI and Culture Minister in the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed during the first Art Festival.