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.
Kleptocratic leaders!