Short answer: Muslim entrepreneurs lead companies across energy, finance, technology, food and beauty. This list covers nine founders whose business roles we could confirm from public reporting.
Who is on the list
Aliko Dangote (Nigeria)
Founder of Dangote Group, which includes Dangote Cement and the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (Saudi Arabia)
Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, a diversified investment group.
Shahid Khan (USA, born in Pakistan)
Owner of Flex-N-Gate, an automotive parts manufacturer, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Azim Premji (India)
Founder of Wipro, the IT services company, and chairman of the Azim Premji Foundation.
Hussain Sajwani (UAE)
Founder and chairman of DAMAC Properties.
Mohammed Al Amoudi (Saudi Arabia / Ethiopia)
Oil, mining and agriculture interests.
Hamdi Ulukaya (USA, born in Turkey)
Founder of Chobani, the yogurt company.
Mudassir Sheikha (UAE, born in Pakistan)
Co-founder of Careem, the ride-hailing and super-app company.
Huda Kattan (USA / UAE, born in Iraq)
Founder of Huda Beauty, a cosmetics brand.
How we chose these entrepreneurs
Each person is included because their business role is publicly reported and their religious identity is publicly stated. We have not individually sourced religious identity for every person, so treat that as unconfirmed until sourced. Net worth changes with markets, so we do not list figures here. For current numbers, check the Forbes real-time billionaires tracker or the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there no net worth figures?
Net worth changes daily. Check the Forbes real-time tracker or the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for current numbers.
Last checked: October 16, 2026.
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