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Prince bin Talal

Chairman, Kingdom Holding

Search every verified Prince bin Talal interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding, has been active in media appearances discussing global economics, geopolitics, and his personal business history. In a 2025 interview, he stated that U.S. President Donald Trump inherited a "big mess" and is taking a "courageous path" by confronting economic issues. He described Trump's agenda as "revolutionary" rather than evolutionary. Regarding tariffs, he said that a 145% tariff on China and China's retaliatory tariffs are "not healthy" and could create "paralysis in trade," warning that a loss of trust in U.S. bonds could trigger a "worldwide depression like in the early 1930s." He also commented on Elon Musk, saying Musk has "proven to be a leader in every industry he enters" and that Kingdom Holding "was betting on the right horse with Musk." In other recent remarks, Prince Alwaleed discussed his early business career, recounting that he started with a $30,000 loan from his father, went bankrupt twice, and eventually secured a loan from City Bank in Saudi Arabia, after which his business "took off." He also spoke about Saudi Arabia's economic diversification, stating that the country is undergoing an "economic revolution" to reduce dependence on oil by developing tourism and other industries. He noted that a 15% VAT is "unpopular but necessary" to create alternative income sources. On regional geopolitics, he described the collapse of the Syrian regime, the weakening of Hezbollah, and the weakening of Iran as "positive factors for our region," and said that "Iran can only understand force."

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