The 10 Richest World Leaders

 As President of the United Arab Emirates – the place where science fiction fantasies of wealth come to life – al-Nahyan is not far behind the top wealthiest people on the list. Like so many other Middle Eastern rulers, his wealth comes from oil, but with a twist – al-Nahyan also helps manage nearly $600 billion in global investments, probably all centered around building a crystal statute of himself. With a net worth of $23 billion, he has mo’ money, but likely few problems.