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He became known as “The Great Gatsby of The Middle East”, and
once claimed to be the richest man on Earth.
From facilitating lucrative business deals between the West and
Saudi Arabia to his lavish lifestyle and controversial ventures,
in this episode, we'll explore the intriguing life of Adnan
Khashoggi.
Adnan Khashoggi: businessman, arms dealer, "The Great Gatsby
of The Middle East"
Wealth exaggerated: $10bn fortune, luxurious lifestyle, major
debts
Background: born in Saudi Arabia, privileged upbringing,
early business ventures
Connection: broker between West and Saudi Arabia, arms deals
Lockheed ties: agent for arms sales, earned $150 million
Lifestyle: opulent spending, pleasure wives, extravagant
yacht
Financial downfall: bad investments, debts, legal issues
Death: in 2017, controversial figure in Saudi and US politics
Legacy: related to Jamal Khashoggi, starkly different paths
Conclusion: contrasting lives, implications of wealth and
power
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/adnan-khashoggi
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