Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud (born March 7, 1955, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) is a prominent Saudi Arabian billionaire businessman, investor, and member of the House of Saud royal family. He is the grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, and Riad Al Solh, Lebanon's first prime minister. Alwaleed is known for his global investments through Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), which he founded and chairs. KHC is a major investment firm with stakes in diverse sectors including hospitality, media, technology, and real estate, with notable investments in Citigroup, News Corporation, and luxury hotels like the Four Seasons and Savoy. In 2008, he was recognized on Time magazine's Time 100 list as one of the world's most influential people. His philanthropy is channeled through Alwaleed Philanthropies, focusing on education, women's empowerment, and interfaith dialogue, with donations to institutions including Harvard University and Georgetown University. In 2017, he was detained in Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption purge but was later released after reportedly settling financial disputes. Throughout his career, Alwaleed has been a vocal advocate for economic diversification in Saudi Arabia and global cultural understanding, positioning him as a key figure in Saudi Arabia's modernization efforts.