7 Lebanese people made Forbes’ 2018 World’s Billionaires list

Forbes’ annual

World’s Billionaires list

was released. It comprises 2,208 billionaires that are collectively worth $9.1 trillion, up 18% since last year. Seven Lebanese people made the list. Most of them are involved in politics except for Robert Mouawad who is a jeweler.

Taha Mikati

Rank: 859 Net worth: $2.8 billion Industry: telecom

Najib Mikati

Rank: 887 Net worth: 2.7 billion Industry: telecom

Bahaa Hariri

Rank: 1157 Net worth: 2.1 billion Industry: real estate, investments, and logistics

Robert Mouawad

Rank: 1477 Net worth: 1.6 billion Industry: fine jewelry

Saad Hariri

Rank: 1561 Net worth: 1.5 billion Industry: construction and investments

Fahd Hariri

Rank: 1756 Net worth: 1.3 billion Industry: construction and investments

Ayman Hariri

Rank: 1756 Net worth: 1.3 billion Industry: construction and investments