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World’s Richest 25 Families: Only One Indian Family Makes The Cut
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The Ambani family’s estimated wealth stands at $105.6 billion, placing it among the world’s most influential business dynasties.
The Ambanis’ presence in the elite list is significant, as it not only reflects the scale of their wealth but also their growing influence in the global economy. (File)
World’s Richest Families List 2025: The Ambani family, headed by Reliance Industries Chairperson Mukesh Ambani, is the only Indian family to make it to Bloomberg‘s 2025 list of the world’s 25 richest families.
As per the news outlet, the Ambani family’s estimated wealth stands at $105.6 billion, placing it among the world’s most influential business dynasties. The family’s vast empire, Reliance Industries, spans key sectors such as energy, petrochemicals and telecommunications, and has steadily expanded into digital services and sustainability-focused businesses.
The family’s wealth is built on the shoulders of Dhirubhai Ambani, who started the company in the 1950s with little more than determination and vision. The Ambanis’ presence in the elite list is significant, as it not only reflects the scale of their wealth but also their growing influence in the global economy.
According to Bloomberg, the world’s richest families list shows how long-standing dynasties and newer business powerhouses continue to dominate global wealth today.
At the top of the global ranking is the Walton family of the United States, owners of retail giant Walmart, with a combined net worth of $513.4 billion. Their combined fortune exceeded half a trillion dollars for the first time. Walmart’s total revenue for the recent fiscal year reached $681 billion, its massive footprint with over 10,750 stores worldwide is the core reason.
Others In The List
Al Nahyan Family: With an estimated net worth of $335.9 billion, the Al Nahyan family ranks among the world’s richest dynasties. The ruling family of Abu Dhabi, which holds most of the United Arab Emirates’ oil reserves, sees their wealth continue to soar. Under the leadership of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the country’s president, the family’s assets are vast, with investments in AI, crypto, and more. Sheikh Tahnoon, a key family member, oversees assets worth $1.5 trillion and has been a major investor in the crypto space.
Al Saud Family: With an estimated net worth of $213.6 billion, the Saudi royal family’s massive wealth is anchored in the country’s vast oil reserves, mainly through Saudi Aramco. Though the family is estimated to have around 15,000 extended members, much of the wealth is concentrated in key royals, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Al Thani Family: With an estimated net worth of $199.5 billion, the Al Thani family ranks among the world’s wealthiest royal families. Qatar’s ruling family have seen their fortunes skyrocket since oil was discovered in the region in the 1940s. The Qatari royal family recently offered the Trump administration a luxury Boeing 747 to use as a temporary Air Force One.
Hermes Family: The Hermes family, with a net worth of $184.5 billion, has successfully preserved its wealth across six generations. Renowned for ultra-luxury products such as the iconic Birkin handbag, Hermes continues to thrive on exclusivity, craftsmanship, and innovation. Despite being one of the largest luxury houses in the world, the family still retains control of the company.
Koch Family: The Koch family, with an estimated net worth of $150.5 billion, controls Koch Industries, one of the largest private conglomerates in the US. Today, Koch Industries spans industries from chemicals and oil refining to ranching and paper.
Mars Family: The Mars family, with a net worth of $143.4 billion, is known for iconic chocolate brands such as M&M’s and Snickers. The family’s company, Mars, Inc., has grown through strategic acquisitions, including its purchase of snack-food maker Kellanova in 2025.
Wertheimer Family: The Wertheimer family, with a net worth of $85.6 billion, owns the luxury fashion house Chanel. They have seen their fortune rise as luxury goods continue to boom. Chanel, known for its timeless designs like the “little black dress,” remains one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Thomson Family: The Thomson family, with a net worth of $82.1 billion, is based in Canada and controls Thomson Reuters, a global leader in financial data and media. Their fortune began in the 1930s with Roy Thomson’s purchase of a radio station, which led to the creation of a media empire.
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Fan spending for Harry Styles’s 12-night run at Wembley Stadium is set to reach £1.1 billion despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures, figures suggest.
Ticket-holders are expected to spend a total of £981 on average attending the Together, Together tour – which is limited to London in the UK – including travelling to the venue, staying overnight, buying merchandise and other costs, according to a survey for Barclays bank.
The figure exceeds the average £848 spent by fans who flocked to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and the average £766 on attending the Oasis Live ’25 shows, although these were both held across four UK locations, leading to lower travel costs.
Styles’ fans anticipate they will spend an average £102 on official tour merchandise, while nine in 10 will participate in a “fan trend” on the day with 63% planning to wear a Harry Styles-themed look.
A fifth (20%) will make sure their outfits are co-ordinated with their friends and 22% hope to create or exchange fan-made items with other fans.
Barclays said the event was set to be a “major cultural moment” as a million ticket-holders travel to London for the 12 dates beginning on June 12.
With just one other European tour location, in Amsterdam, Styles’ Wembley residency will be the most performances by any artist in a single year at the venue, which has a capacity of around 90,000 people for music events.
The survey found those going to the show spent an average of £143.20 on their ticket, with 19% saying this was more than they planned but 66% saying they would have been willing to pay more if needed.
Other expected costs include an average £141.20 on accommodation, £103.10 on transport and £103.10 on food and drinks before the show.
Some 28% of fans say they are planning other activities such as sightseeing and exhibitions while in London.
More than a quarter (27%) of ticket-holders view the concert as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and 17% said FOMO (fear of missing out) played a part in their purchase.
Almost 74% of those polled said getting tickets to sold-out or in-demand events now felt like a status symbol.
Tom Corbett, managing director of sponsorship and client experience at Barclays, said: “This tour shows just how powerful live entertainment can be, benefiting consumers and businesses alike.
“‘Concert tourism’ is on the rise because of the extent to which people value unique, shared experiences – so much so that they’re willing to invest in them even when cutting back elsewhere, and to travel to see their favourite artists perform.”
Opinium surveyed 2,000 respondents, and an additional 200 ticket-holders, between April 28 and May 1.
A sign sits outside of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 18, 2026.
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One American has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo in connection to the deadly outbreak in central Africa that global health agencies are racing to contain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday.
The person was exposed as part of their work in Congo, developed symptoms over the weekend and tested positive late Sunday, Dr. Satish Pillai, the CDC’s Ebola response incident manager, told reporters on a call. The CDC and State Department are working to move that individual and six other Americans exposed to Ebola to Germany for treatment, care and monitoring.
But Pillai emphasized that no cases tied to the outbreak have been confirmed in the U.S., and that the overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low.
Still, the CDC also announced on Monday that for the next 30 days, it will restrict entry into the country for people without a U.S. passport who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan or Uganda in the last three weeks.
The update came one day after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola epidemic a “public health emergency of international concern.” The outbreak does not meet the criteria of a “pandemic emergency,” but the WHO warned that the high positivity rate and increasing cases and deaths point toward a “potentially much larger outbreak” than what is being detected and reported.
As of Sunday, more than 300 suspected cases and 88 suspected deaths have been reported, primarily in Congo but also in neighboring Uganda, according to the CDC.
The specific virus involved in this outbreak, called Bundibugyo, has no vaccine or treatment. Historically, that virus has death rates ranging from 25% to 50%, the CDC added.
But agency officials told reporters on Monday that work is underway to develop a monoclonal antibody therapy as a potential treatment for this specific strain of Ebola.
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