Awards & Recognitions

The Medal “for the Benefit of Humanity & Mankind” awarded to HRH Prince Alwaleed by The “Supreme International Awards Council” – Russian Federation

The award “Arab Social Media Influencers for Community Service Category” presented to Alwaleed Philanthropies by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rachid Al Maktoum.

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

Middle East Magazine ranks HRH Prince Alwaleed #1 in The World’s 50 Most influential Arabs list2018.

Business Chief ranks HRH Prince Alwaleed amongthe “Top 10 CEOs” in Asia.

The “Laos Honorary Medal” granted to Alwaleed Philanthropies for humanitarian work.

The Award “The global philanthropic leadership” given by the Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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 World Scout Foundation awards Alwaleed Philanthropies for their support on a joint workshop.

Honorary Citizenship with Certificate and an honorary passport presented to HRH Prince Alwaleed by HE Mr. Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister – Republic of Georgia.

HRH ranked #18 in the Global Riches on list of the Huran Global Rich in 2015.

‘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”

Honorary Doctorate in International Business from the University of Jordan in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah

“Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold” conferred to HRH by Princess Astrid Honors Prince Alwaleed On Behalf of King of Belgium on her official visit to KSA.

“Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ” the high distinctive merit medal was granted to HRH by the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan

The ‘Gulf Business’ ranks Prince Alwaleed #1 on the list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs in Finance in 2014.

HRH has been among top 20 in Bloomberg’s 2014 Billionaires Index.

Arabian Business magazine ranked HRH First on the list of most influential Arab figures in 2014

HRH among Top Ten in Brookings’ Global Billionaire Political Power Index.

Amwal Magazine ranks HRH Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal on top of the list of the most powerful businessmen in 2014.

Saudi Centerfor SocialMediaRanksPrince Alwaleed#1on the list of 100 Most Influential People in 2014.

Amwal Magazine ranks Prince Alwaleed #1 on the list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs in Finance in 2014.

The “Grand Commander of the Order of the Republic” medal: the highest National Award in Sierra Leone, was bestowed upon His Highness by His Excellency President Dr.Ernest Bai Koroma.

The medal “Baden-Powell” awarded to HRH by His Majesty, Carl XVI Gustaf - King of Sweden.

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.

Amwal Magazine ranks HRH Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal on top of the list of the most powerful businessmen in 2013.

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

“Bahrain First Class order”, the highest decoration in Bahrain, bestowed upon His Highness by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Order of Friendship, the highest decoration in the People's Republic of Bangladesh, bestowed upon His Highness by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed.

Forum for Social Studies, granted HRH “The Forum Award’s Certificate of Appreciation and Gratitude.

Forbes Magazine ranks HRH Prince Alwaleed as the Wealthiest Man in the Middle East on its World’s Billionaires List.

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

The Christian Science Monitor named His Highness as one of the ten Saudi voices calling for change and reform.

The Saudi Green Building Forum granted HRH the "Leadership Award for Green Schools".

Lebanese « Amwal » magazine ranks His Highness Prince Al-Waleed first according to a survey on the most innovative among Arab business leaders in 2012.

The Achievement Award for Women Empowerment in 2012, bestowed on HRH Prince Alwaleed by the Women in Leadership Forum.

Arabian Business magazine ranked Prince Al-Waleed first on the 20 Most Richest Arab 2012 list.

HRH has been among top 20 in Bloomberg’s 2012 Billionaires Index

The Residential Coat of Arms; which is the highest decoration conferred by the President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, in appreciation of his visit & contribution to the country.

The highest Medal “Commander of the Order of Adolf Nassau” awarded by HRH Prince Guillaume – Crown Prince of the grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Honorary Doctorate, honoris causa, from Edinburgh University in Scotland, 2010. Received from the Chancellor, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters-the Lebanese American University–LAU, Lebanon.

The AMILCAR CABRAL Medal; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by the President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau.

The Medal of Honor; the highest honor granted by the Chairman of the State Peace & Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, bestowed by the Prime Minister upon HRH.

Institutional Investor magazine ranked HRH #1 on its 2009 list of the “12 of the Middle East’s Most Prominent and Influential Financiers.

Forbes Magazine ranks Prince Alwaleed among the most prominent Arab Muslim figures.

The Middle East magazine ranks HRH #1 in “The World’s 50 Most influential Arabs” list.

HRH received the “Most Prominent Leading Personality in the Television Media for 2010 award from the Arab Youth Media Forum for the second year in a row.

Arabian Business magazine ranks HRH #1 on the 100 Power list “the world’s most influential Arabs”.

HRH received the “BCIU’s Eisenhower Leadership” Award for Innovation from The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU).

Arabian Business magazine ranks HRH #1 in the list of 50 Richest Arabs for 2010.

The unification medal; awarded to Prince Alwaleed by Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh in recognition of the Prince’s efforts in investment and philanthropy

The Grand-Croix National Malgache Medal; which is the ordre National in Madagascar bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by the President of the Republic of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina.

The Order of Izzudin;bestowed upon HRH by the President of the Maldives, Muhamed Nasheed,

The Key to the City of Sana’a; presented to Prince Alwaleed by Secretary General of Sana’a Local Council.

Honorary Doctorate, honoris causa, from Thracian University in Bulgaria.

Honorary Doctorate, honoris causa,-Bangui University in Republic of Central Africa.

The Arab Producers Union has chosen HRH as the “Knight of Arab media”

Forbes magazine ranks HRH among the “Top 25 Billionaires “List.

Al Jazeerah Newspaperranks Prince Alwaleed Top Single Investor in Saudi Arabia.

Arabian Business magazine ranks HRH # 1 in the list of”50 Richest Arabs” for 2008.

Prince Alwaleed received the "Buthaina Innovation for 2009 Award” from "Buthaina magazine"in Tunisia in recognition of his excellence at all levels and support the ongoing activities on the economic, humanitarian and scientific fronts.

Arabian Business magazine ranks HRH # 1 in the “50 Saudi Rich List”

The Genghis Khan Medal; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by President of Mongolia Nambaryn Enkhbayar.

Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from the Commission on Higher Education Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao & Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies in Philippines.

Honorary Doctorate of Management Science - Brawijaya University- Indonesia.

Institutional Investor magazine listed Prince Alwaleed on its first-ever ranking of the most-powerful figures in finance.

Arabian Business magazine ranks HRH #1 on the list of 50 Wealthiest Arabs for 2007.

Newsweek Magazine featured HRH among the global elite in its Superclass in Actionlist.

The Encyclopedia of Excellence and Civilization presented Prince Alwaleed with a trophy for “The Distinguished and Civilized Personality of the Year 2008” in recognition of his contribution in the economic, humanitarian, and educational fields.

Vanity Fair magazine listed Prince Alwaleed among the Top “100 Most Influential People in the World” list.

Prince Alwaleed was selected by the World Union of Arab Bankers for their Banking Executive magazine’s quarterly “Personality Feature”

The Arabian Business magazineranked Prince Alwaleed first on the list of the 50 richest men in the Arab world, for the year 2008

The Order of the Golden Heart With the Rank of Grand Officer; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by H.E President of the Philippines Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Honorary Doctorate, The University of the 7th of November at Carthage in Tunis.

Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance in Malaysia.

Arabian Business magazine selected Kingdom Holding Company as the #1 Most Admired Arab Company among the list of 50 Most Admired Arab Companies.

European Business magazine selected Prince Alwaleed as the #1 Richest Arab in the World on the list of The World's Richest Arabs and what they own in Europe.

Menlo College awards Prince Alwaleed the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award in recognition of his outstanding achievement in business since graduating in 1979.

The Times newspaper ranks HRH #5 on the “25 Shaping Tomorrow’s World of Middle East Business” List.

The Institute for International Research (IIR), Middle East presented the Outstanding Contribution to the Saudi Arabian Economy Award to Prince Alwaleed during a ceremony in Riyadh.

Zahrat Al-Khaleej magazine’s annual poll votes HRH as the Entertainment Personality of the Year.

Al-Jazirah Newspaper names Prince Alwaleed as the Entertainment Personality of the Year.

The “Best Manager, Good Governance and Humanitarian Contribution” award presented to Prince Alwaleed from Business & Men magazine for HRH’s exemplary leadership of KHC and continuous worldwide humanitarian contribution.

The Medal of “Legion of Honor with the rank of Commander”; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by the French President Jacques Chirac. The medal is France’s highest civilian honor.

The Grand Commander of the Order of the Pearl of Africa Medal; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by the President of Uganda Yower Museveni.

The Order of the Merit of Niger Medal; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by the President of the Niger Mamadou Tandja.

The Companion of the Order of the Volta Medal; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by the President of Ghana John Agyekum Kufuor.

The Key to the City of Monrovia, presented to Prince Alwaleed by the Mayoress of the capital of Liberia Hon. Mrs. Ophelia Hoff Saytumah

Honorary Citizenship and the Key to the City of Ouagadougou, presented to Prince Alwaleed by the Mayor of Ouagadougou Simon Compaore, Burkina Faso.

Elaph news website voted Prince Alwaleed Economic Personality of the Year based on a poll of 150,000 visitors.

The 9th International Islamic Finance Forum (IIFF) awards Prince Alwaleed the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashed Almaktoum Islamic Finance Award for Lifetime Achievement: Socially Responsible Investment.

KHC chosen # 1 among top 100 Saudi companies by Arab News Newspaper.

The International Media & Press Center and Obour Magazine choose Prince Alwaleed as Business, Media, and Philanthropic Personality of the Year.

The Medal with the rank of "Commander of the Order of the Star of Anjouan"; bestowed up on Prince Alwaleed by the President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani.

The Medal of "The Grand Cross of the National Order Of Merit"; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by the President of Gabon Col. Omar Bongo.

The Key to the Golden Gate of the City of Banjul; presented to Prince Alwaleed by the Mayor of Banjul.

Doctorate of Letters, honoris causa, University for Development Studies in Ghana.

The Presidential Medallion of the Republic of Djibouti; Awarded to Prince Alwaleed by the President of Djibouti.

Honorary Citizen of the Banjul City-The Gambia, awarded to Prince Alwaleed by the Mayor of the Gambian Capital, Banjul

Forbes magazine ranks Prince Alwaleed 4th Wealthiest in the World.

KHC recognized by Riyadh Chamber of Commerce for Housing & Fighting Poverty in Saudi Arabia.

Muhammad Islamic Foundation Trophy awarded to Prince Alwaleed by former boxing Champion, Muhammad Ali.

The Medal with the rank of "The Officer in The Order of Oranje-Nassau"; bestowed upon Prince Alwaleed by H. M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands for the Prince’s distinguished role in promoting Dutch-Saudi economic relations.

The Medal with the rank of “Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion”; awarded to Prince Alwaleed by the President of Senegal Mr. Abdoulaye Wade in recognition of the Prince’s efforts in promoting bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Senega

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.

Forbes magazine ranks Prince Alwaleed Wealthiest Investor outside the U.S.

The National Cedar Medal, Order of the Grand Officer; awarded to Prince Alwaleed by Lebanese President Emile Lahoud for the Prince’s contributions and support to Lebanon and the Lebanese economy.

Doctorate in Law, American University in Cairo.

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

Forbes magazine ranks Prince Alwaleed 6th Wealthiest in the World.

Time magazine chooses HRH among the 25 Most Influential Global Business Executives.

The Medal of the Republic of Tunisia of the Great Order; awarded to Prince Alwaleed by Tunisian President Zein Al Abidine Bin Ali in recognition of the Prince’s efforts in promoting bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Tunisia.

Guinness World Records Book ranks HRH Wealthiest in Asia & Outside the U.S.

Doctorate in Law, Syracuse University.

Forbes magazine ranks Prince Alwaleed 8th Wealthiest in the World.

The National Cedar Decoration of the Commander Order, awarded to Prince Alwaleed by Lebanese President Elias Harawi in recognition of the Prince’s economic and social contributions to Lebanon.

Chosen Businessman of the Year by Shahr magazine

Forbes ranks Prince Alwaleed 2nd smartest & 10th Wealthiest Businessman in the World.

The Medal of the Presidency of the Italian Republic; awarded to Prince Alwaleed as a recognition of the Prince’s highly successful career and outstanding business acumen.

Ranked 13th wealthiest in the world by Forbes magazine

Chosen Investment Management Man of the Year by the Business Research Centre for the Middle East at the University of London.

Named that year’s Business Personality by Al Majalla magazine.

Named Man of the Year by Afkar magazine in a poll to name the Most Prominent Business & Investment Personality.

Named Businessman of the Year by Al-Bilad daily.

For the second time, HRH was named Premier Saudi Businessman by Al-Eqtisadiah, after it conducted a public poll, in which the Prince won 52.4% of the votes.