1. Vladimir Putin- The Russian President. WORTH $40 Billion
| Vladimir Putin: Russian President |
Vladimir Putin has been the Russian President since 2012, though he also
served in the post from 2000 to 2008. Though his reported income is
only $80,000, Putin is said to be a multi-billionaire because of his
stakes in various Russian companies. He has had several houses built
ostensibly as official residences of the head of state or government.
One in Praskoveevka near the Black Sea is said to cost around a billion
dollars.
2. Bhumibol Adulyadej- King of Thailand. Worth $30 Billion
| Bhumibol Adulyadej: King of Thailand |
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the beloved King of Thailand. He is the longest
currently serving head of state and the longest reigning monarch in the
history of his country. He has been the country’s King since 1946. He
has made generous contributions to various sectors of Thai society. He
is considered to be the richest royal in the world.
3. Hassanal Bolkiah- Snulta of Brunei. Worth $20 Billion
| Hassanal Bolkiah- Snulta of Brunei |
Hassanal Bolkiah’s complete name is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien
Sa’adul Khairi Waddien. He became the Snulta of Brunei after the
abdication of his father in 1967. He has one of the largest car
collections in the world, with some companies making new cars
exclusively for him. He even has a Rolls Royce coated with 24K gold
4. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud- King of Saudi Arabia. Worth $18 Billion
| Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is the fourth richest monarch in the
world. He became King of Saudi Arabia in 2005 after the death of his
half brother King Fahd. As the Saudi King, he is also the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques. Under his regime, the country has slowly been
undertaking reforms, including allowing more rights to women. He is
known for his immediate response to international disasters, like the
2008 earthquake in China and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
5. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan- President of the United Arab Emirates. Worth $15 Billion
| Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. President of the United Arab Emirates |
As the Emir of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is also the
President of the United Arab Emirates. He took over as President in 2004
after the death of his father. He is the chairman of the Abu Dhabi
Investment Authority. His family has an estimated wealth of more than
$150 billion. He is known for his philanthropic work, making donations
to orphanages in Turkmenistan, hospitals in the US and schools in Wales.

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