#466 | Adnan Khashoggi | The Richest Man On Earth?

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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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