SIMRAN RAJPAL
For decades, the Al Nahyan family dominated the region that is now known as the UAE, predating the revolutionary age brought about by the oil boom, which changed both the economy and the royal family's riches.
Walmart is the world's largest retailer in terms of revenue, with a staggering $611.3 billion in the most recent fiscal year, enabled by a massive network of over 10,500 locations globally.
This sixth-generation family owns the famed French luxury fashion brand, known for its lavish Kelly bags, which can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction.
At the youthful age of 19 in 1902, Frank Mars began his entrepreneurial path by joining the field of molasses.
The Al Thani family's reign in Qatar dates back to the mid-19th century, and own properties like mayfair london.
This first enterprise grew into Koch Industries, a multinational headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with an estimated annual revenue of $125 billion.
This family's holdings surpass $700 billion, adding to the kingdom's financial strength, including the sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Mukesh Ambani's power extends beyond corporate leadership; he lives in a stunning 27-story home, widely regarded as the world's most costly residential property.
The Wertheimer brothers, Alain and Gerard, are today reaping the benefits of their grandfather's imaginative support for designer Coco Chanel in 1920s Paris.
Currently, the family owns a considerable 69% of the financial data and services powerhouse Thomson Reuters through their investment vehicle, Woodbridge. Last year, this Toronto-based firm generated $6.6 billion in revenue.