Congratulations to King Abdullah!
This title goes to show King Abdullah's role in world peace process. His actions being recognized the world over is testimony to his commitment and dedication to make the world a better place.
According to the America's leading business magazine, Forbes, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia ranks third as the most powerful person in the world only after Chinese President Hu Jintao and US President Barack Obama. Forbes described Hu as the "paramount political leader of more people than anyone else on the planet," and Obama was described as the "commander in chief of (the) world's largest, deadliest military, leader of the world's largest (in spending) and most dynamic economy and holds the unofficial title of 'Leader of the Free World.'"
Saudi King Abdullah was ranked third for being the head of the nation that “contains the world’s largest crude oil reserves and two holiest sites in Islam.”
"This an accomplishment for Saudi Arabia, for King Abdullah and the Islamic and Arab world. It is because of King Abdullah that Saudi Arabia's words and its peace vision is heard and respected, not just in Islamic and Western countries but also throughout the world,” said Shoura Council member Zain Al Abideen in Arab News report.
“Nearly all countries consult the Kingdom on important and pressing matters, and Saudi Arabia has gained everyone's respect with its abilities to help in these matters, especially the global economic crises and its aftermath", he added.
King Abdullah, the father of the nation, truly deserves this honor. Being the oldest reigning leader, he is known for introducing a series of reforms and at the same time being on par with conservative religious establishment. He was ranked third for being the head of the nation that "contains the world's largest crude oil reserves (and) the two holiest sites in Islam", reports Arab News.
King Abdullah, moved a suprising six places from the ninth position in 2009 to be the third. US President, Obama was the first last year.
2010 list saw some new names; British Prime Minister David Cameron, ranked seventh, and head of the Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi, who ranked ninth. Both joined the Forbes list for the first time. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ranked sixth and Pope Benedict XVI, ranked fifth. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, fourth in 2010 was third in 2009, and Chairman of Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, eighth in this year's list was fourth in 2009.
Another Arab leader, UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan ranked 56 for controlling “97.8 billion barrels of proved oil reserves” while Chilean President Sebastian Piñera ranked 51 after he “led country through aftermath of brutal earthquake, mining rescue, and put economy on track for growth.”
This title goes to show King Abdullah's role in world peace process. His actions being recognized the world over is testimony to his commitment and dedication to make the world a better place.
According to the America's leading business magazine, Forbes, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia ranks third as the most powerful person in the world only after Chinese President Hu Jintao and US President Barack Obama. Forbes described Hu as the "paramount political leader of more people than anyone else on the planet," and Obama was described as the "commander in chief of (the) world's largest, deadliest military, leader of the world's largest (in spending) and most dynamic economy and holds the unofficial title of 'Leader of the Free World.'"
Saudi King Abdullah was ranked third for being the head of the nation that “contains the world’s largest crude oil reserves and two holiest sites in Islam.”
"This an accomplishment for Saudi Arabia, for King Abdullah and the Islamic and Arab world. It is because of King Abdullah that Saudi Arabia's words and its peace vision is heard and respected, not just in Islamic and Western countries but also throughout the world,” said Shoura Council member Zain Al Abideen in Arab News report.
“Nearly all countries consult the Kingdom on important and pressing matters, and Saudi Arabia has gained everyone's respect with its abilities to help in these matters, especially the global economic crises and its aftermath", he added.
King Abdullah, the father of the nation, truly deserves this honor. Being the oldest reigning leader, he is known for introducing a series of reforms and at the same time being on par with conservative religious establishment. He was ranked third for being the head of the nation that "contains the world's largest crude oil reserves (and) the two holiest sites in Islam", reports Arab News.
King Abdullah, moved a suprising six places from the ninth position in 2009 to be the third. US President, Obama was the first last year.
2010 list saw some new names; British Prime Minister David Cameron, ranked seventh, and head of the Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi, who ranked ninth. Both joined the Forbes list for the first time. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ranked sixth and Pope Benedict XVI, ranked fifth. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, fourth in 2010 was third in 2009, and Chairman of Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, eighth in this year's list was fourth in 2009.
Another Arab leader, UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan ranked 56 for controlling “97.8 billion barrels of proved oil reserves” while Chilean President Sebastian Piñera ranked 51 after he “led country through aftermath of brutal earthquake, mining rescue, and put economy on track for growth.”
Mexican businessman of Lebanese origin Carlos Slim Helu, the richest man in the world, dropped from sixth to 21st place and co-founder of Google Sergey Brin from fifth to 22nd. Some are no longer in the top 10 list. They include Rupert Murdoch, CEO of News Corp. who ranked seventh in 2009 and moved down to 13th in 2010. Bill Gates kept his last year’s 10th place. Last in the list was Australian Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, who specialized in unraveling classified information that shook the world. He ranked at 68.
Last month, the annual King Faisal prize for services to Islam was awarded to King Abdullah. Mabrook!
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