As humans we all seek to be influential and powerful, but have you ever considered what the definition of ‘influential really is? Well Anil Bhoyrul Editor of Arabian Business Magazine explains that ‘if one man dyed his hair green, how many others would follow? The more that did, the more powerful that man is.’ Arabian Business Magazine have taken this criterion into mind and created a list of the top 100 most influential Arabs in the world. Keeping in the mind that generally political and religious leaders were excluded I will run through the most interesting of the names.

Not surprisingly in first place was Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed bin Talal for his amazing business achievements and contributions to charity. Apparently achievements in sports give you influence too as Iraqi football player Younes Mahmoud is the world’s second most powerful Arab after he scored the goal that won his country the Asian Cup in a match against Saudi. The Most Powerful Woman came in fifth overall; she is a director who isn’t afraid of being controversial and has been responsible for brining a lot of new stars into the limelight, the one and only Nadine Labki.

In ninth place was someone who People may not dye their hair green for but stars all over the world wear his designs with pride: Elie Saab. In the world of music moving 14 places up the table from last year is Amr Diab who is now the 24th most Powerful Arab.

Interestingly the people on the list are from all different walk in life, just goes to show you can shine if you just do what you do well! You can find a complete list online!

By Karim