The 10 Richest World Leaders

 So, for most Americans, issues in the Middle East are sometimes indistinguishable. Most of what Americans see on the news centers around what seems like never-ending conflict, a battle over oil, and religious fights. Of course, relying strictly on the news media is like relying on this list for fashion tips. Hint: it’s a bad idea. A deeper look into the Middle East reveals a region with a rich, complex, and peaceful history. For Sheikh Mohammed, he is a part of the progressive leadership that relies on a practical, diversified economic portfolio for the region, based mostly in oil. It’s helped him amass a fortune of nearly $18 billion.

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6. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Emir Sheikh of Dubai – $18 Billion

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  1. Kleptocratic leaders!