The wealth of the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, who is known for being glamorous and extravagant
The extended family of the Al Saud or Kings of Arabia is reported to have wealth that surpasses that of the Queen of England. This abundant wealth comes from an oil company called Saudi Aramco on the Tadawul Exchange. The company even set records as the largest daily oil producer and the second largest crude oil reserve.
The collective wealth of the Arab King family is estimated at US$ 1.5 trillion or if converted into Rp. 21,000 trillion. This amount of assets is an accumulation calculation from 1700.
A member of the royal family who is known to be extremely wealthy, namely Mohamad bin Salman (MBS), heir and Crown Prince of the King of Arabia. This handsome Saudi Arabian prince has an important position in his family. He is Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Economic and Development Affairs Council. He also holds the position of Minister of Defense.
This 35 year old young Arab prince is even known for having a glamorous life and extravagant spending. He is known to have a hobby of buying shares in football clubs in Europe. Apart from that, it is also reported that he can easily buy palaces and even yachts.
The following is a list of the wealth owned by the Prince of Saudi Arabia MBS.
Saudi Aramco Oil Company
This oil company owned by an Arab family is the most valuable asset in the world. When it went public last December 2019, this company received the highest valuation of US$ 2 trillion. In the first nine months of 2019, Aramco reported revenue of US$ 68 billion. These profits make it the most profitable company in the world.
Aramco's value is said to outperform large US companies, such as Apple, Microsoft and Google's parent, Alphabet. Its value even exceeds companies with big names, Facebook, Berkshire Hathaway and Amazon combined.
Buying an Old Castle in France
While in France, Prince MBS was interested in buying a magnificent castle. The castle in Louvencienner, covering an area of 4645,152 m2, was later named Chateau Louis XIV.
He bought the 17th century castle in 2015 for US$ 300 million or the equivalent of Rp. 4.325 trillion. His property has earned the nickname "the most expensive residence in the world".
The castle has luxurious and complete facilities. There are 10 bedrooms, 2 swimming pools, library, cinema, tennis court, discotheque, transparent underwater room. There is also a warehouse for storing thousands of bottles of wine. Advanced technology has also been implemented in the castle. Fountains, sound, lights and air conditioning can be controlled using an iPhone.
Own a Cruise Ship
Prince MBS is also interested in a superyacht or yacht while on holiday in the south of France. He bought this luxury ship for US$ 500 million or the equivalent of Rp. 7.9 trillion. He got the ship from Yuri Shefler, a vodka entrepreneur from Russia.
The ship, which measures 440 feet, is equipped with super elite facilities, including a hot tub swimming pool, helicopter hangar, two helipads, cinema and gym. The ship, called The Serene, can carry 24 guests in 15 cabins.
Collecting Rare Salvator Mundi Paintings
Not only investing in property, this young Arab prince also has a hobby of buying high-priced art items. In 2017, he won a painting auction at Christie's for US$ 450 million or the equivalent of IDR 6.7 trillion.
The painting is a rare work entitled Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci. A legendary painter of the Renaissance era.
Investments in Three Famous Video Game Companies
Prince MBS also invested in a modern video game technology company. At the end of 2020, he made a deal with the companies Tak-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts (EA), and Activision Blizzard. The total investment amounted to 26.2 shares.
Buying European Football Clubs
It has been repeatedly reported that Prince MBS failed to acquire several well-known European football clubs. This Arab crown prince once failed to propose to the proud English club Manchester United. After that, his desire to bring Newcastle also failed.
The latest news says that the man who was born on August 31 1985 is planning to acquire the famous Serie A club, Intermilan. The legendary club from Italy is worth IDR 17 trillion.
Planning to Build a Big City
Prince MBS reportedly prepared 10,200 miles of land along the Red Sea for city development plans. He plans to name the big city worth 400 billion Neom.
The city will reportedly have an area 17 times the size of the British capital, the City of London. At Neom, it will also be equipped with 100 of the latest energies and technology.
Arab oil kings indeed have treasures like grains of sand in the desert. It's endless. These investments are not all of his wealth. He also still has luxury residences in several countries, such as London, Switzerland, Morocco. His palace was even filled with gold furniture, such as gold chairs and gold-plated dispensers.
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Deretan Kekayaan Pangeran Arab Saudi, Mohamad bin Salman, yang Dikenal Glamour dan Boros
Keluarga besar Al Saud atau Raja Arab dilaporkan memiliki harta yang melampaui kekayaan Ratu Inggris. Kekayaan yang berlimpah tersebut bersumber dari perusahaan minyak yang bernama Saudi Aramco di Bursa Tadawul. Perusahaan itu bahkan mencatat rekor sebagai penghasil minyak harian terbesar dan cadangan minyak mentah terbesar kedua.
Kekayaan kolektif keluarga Raja Arab diperkirakan mencapai US$ 1,5 triliun atau jika dirupiahkan setara dengan Rp 21.000 triliun. Jumlah harta ini merupakan perhitungan akumulasi dari tahun 1700.
Anggota kelurga kerajaan yang dikenal tajir melintir, yaitu Mohamad bin Salman (MBS), pewaris dan Putra Mahkota Raja Arab. Pangeran Arab Saudi tampan ini memiliki posisi penting dalam di keluarganya. Ia merupakan Ketua Dewan Urusan Ekonomi dan Pembangunan Arab Saudi. Ia juga memegang jabatan sebagai Menteri Pertahanan.
Pengeran mudah Arab berusia 35 tahun ini bahkan dikenal memiliki kehidupan yang glamour dan pengeluaran boros. Ia diketahui hobi membeli saham klub sepakbola di Eropa. Selain itu, ia juga dikabarkan dapat dengan enteng membeli istana hingga kapal pesiar.
Berikut deretan kekayaan yang dimiliki Pangeran Arab Saudi MBS.
Perusahaan Minyak Saudi Aramco
Perusahaan minyak milik keluarga Arab ini menjadi aset paling berharga di dunia. Pada saat go public Desember 2019 lalu, perusahaan ini mendapat penilai tertinggi mencapai US$ 2 triliun. Pada sembilan bulan pertama 2019, Aramco melaporkan pendapatan US$ 68 miliar. Keuntungan tersebut menjadikannya perusahaan paling provit di dunia.
Nilai Aramco disebut mengungguli perusahaan-perusahaan besar Amerika Serikat, seperti Apple, Microsoft, dan induk Google, Alphabet. Nilainya bahkan melebih perusahaan dengan nama-nama agung, gabungan Facebook, Berkshire Hathaway, dan Amazon.
Membeli Istana Tua di Perancis
Saat sedang berada di Perancis, Pangeran MBS kepincut untuk membeli sebuah kastil megah. Kastil yang berada di Louvencienner, seluas 4645.152 m2, kemudian ia beri nama Chateau Louis XIV.
Kastil abad ke-17 tersebut ia beli pada tahun 2015 dengan harga US$ 300 juta atau setara dengan Rp 4,325 triliun. Properti miliknya tersebut mendapat julukan “hunian termahal di dunia”.
Kastil tersebut memiliki fasilitas yang mewah dan lengkap. Terdapat 10 kamar tidur, 2 kolam renang, perpustakaan, bioskop, lapangan tenis, diskotik, ruang bawah air transparan. Di sana juga terdapat gudang penyimpanan ribuan botol wine. Teknologi canggih juga sudah diterapkan di kastil tersebut. Air mancur, sound, lampu, dan AC bisa diatur menggunakan iPhone.
Memiliki Kapal Pesiar
Pangeran MBS juga tertarik dengan sebuah superyacht atau kapal pesiar saat berlibur di selatan Perancis. Kapal mewah tersebut ia beli dengan harga US$ 500 juta atau setara dengan Rp7,9 triliun. Ia mendapatkan kapal tersebut dari Yuri Shefler, seorang pengusaha vodka dari Rusia.
Kapal yang memiliki ukuran 440 kaki itu dilengkapi dengan fasilitas super elit, di antaranya kolam renang bak air panas, hanggar helikopter, dua helipad, bioskop, dan gym. Kapal bernama The Serene tersebut dapat mengangkut 24 tamu dalam 15 kabin.
Mengoleksi Lukisan Langka Salvator Mundi
Tak hanya berinvestasi pada properti, pangeran muda Arab ini juga hobi membeli barang seni berharga tinggi. Pada tahun 2017, ia memenangkan lelang lukisan di Christie seharga US$ 450 juta atau setara dengan Rp6,7 triliun.
Lukisan tersebut merupakan karya langka berjudul Salvator Mundi karya Leonardo da Vinci. Seorang pelukis legendaris zaman Renaissance.
Investasi pada Tiga Perusahaan Video Game Terkenal
Pangeran MBS juga berinvestasi pada perusahaan teknologi modern video game. Pada akhir 2020, ia melakukan kesepakatan dengan perusahaan Tak-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts (EA), dan Activision Blizzard. Total investasinya berjumlah 26,2 shares.
Membeli Klub Sepakbola Eropa
Berulang kali dikabarkan, Pangeran MBS gagal mengakuisisi beberapa klub sepakbola kenamaan Eropa. Putra mahkota Arab ini pernah gagal meminang klub kebanggaan Inggris Manchester United. Setelah itu, keinginannya memboyong Newcastle juga kandas.
Kabar terbaru menyebutkan, pria kelahiran 31 Agustus 1985 ini berencana mengakuisisi klub kenamaan dari Serie A, Intermilan. Klub legendaris dari Italia tersebut bernilai sebesar Rp 17 triliun.
Berencana Membangun Kota Besar
Pengeran MBS dikabarkan menyiapkan lahan seluas 10.200 mil di sepanjang Laut Merah untuk rencana pembangunan kota. Kota besar senilai 400 miliar tersebut rencananya akan ia beri nama Neom.
Kota tersebut kabarnya akan memiliki luas 17 kali ukuran Ibukota Inggris, Kota London. Di Neom, nantinya juga akan dilengkapi dengan 100 energi dan teknologi terbaru.
Raja minyak Arab memang memiliki harta bak butiran pasir di gurun. Tak ada habisnya. Beberapa investasi itu tadi belum semua kekayaan miliknya. Ia juga masih mempunyai tempat tinggal mewah di beberapa negara, seperti London, Swiss, Maroko. Istana kediamannya bahkan diisi dengan perabot berbahan emas, seperti kursi emas hingga dispenser belapis emas.
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