Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, granddaughter of French pharmacist and L’Oreal founder Eugene Schueller, is the world’s richest woman, at $74.8 billion.
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, granddaughter of French pharmacist and L’Oreal founder Eugene Schueller, is the world’s richest woman, at $74.8 billion.
Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, saw her fortune increase by an estimated $3.5 billion to reach $65.3 billion, 'Forbes' reported. AFP
Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, saw her fortune increase by an estimated $3.5 billion to reach $65.3 billion, 'Forbes' reported. AFP
Julia Koch, the widow of US industrialist David Koch, has a net worth of $60 billion. AFP
Julia Koch, the widow of US industrialist David Koch, has a net worth of $60 billion. AFP
MacKenzie Scott has donated about $12.5bn to charity since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, but still has a net worth of $43.6bn, 'Forbes' reports. AP
MacKenzie Scott has donated about $12.5bn to charity since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, but still has a net worth of $43.6bn, 'Forbes' reports. AP
Jacqueline Mars, who inherited an estimated one-third of Mars Incorporated, the international sweets and pet food company behind brands such as M&M’s, is worth $31.7bn. EPA
Jacqueline Mars, who inherited an estimated one-third of Mars Incorporated, the international sweets and pet food company behind brands such as M&M’s, is worth $31.7bn. EPA
Georgina Rinehart, chairwoman of Australia's Hancock Prospecting, which was founded by her father Lang Hancock, has a net worth of $30.2 billion. Getty Images
Georgina Rinehart, chairwoman of Australia's Hancock Prospecting, which was founded by her father Lang Hancock, has a net worth of $30.2 billion. Getty Images
Miriam Adelson, who is worth $27.5bn, controls interests in the casino industry after the death of her husband Sheldon Adelson last year. AFP
Miriam Adelson, who is worth $27.5bn, controls interests in the casino industry after the death of her husband Sheldon Adelson last year. AFP
Susanne Klatten, estimated by 'Forbes' to be worth $24.3bn, inherited about 19 per cent of German car maker BMW and owns chemicals company Altana. Getty Images
Susanne Klatten, estimated by 'Forbes' to be worth $24.3bn, inherited about 19 per cent of German car maker BMW and owns chemicals company Altana. Getty Images
Abigail Johnson, worth $21.2bn, is chief executive of Fidelity Investments. She took over the post in 2014 from her father, Ned Johnson III, who died in March. Bloomberg
Abigail Johnson, worth $21.2bn, is chief executive of Fidelity Investments. She took over the post in 2014 from her father, Ned Johnson III, who died in March. Bloomberg

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Who are the world's richest women in 2022?

The US has the highest number of female billionaires, followed by China and Germany

Felicity Glover
Felicity Glover

April 11, 2022

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Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, granddaughter of French pharmacist and L’Oreal founder Eugene Schueller, is the world’s richest woman with a net worth of $74.8 billion, topping the Forbes 2022 World Billionaires List for women for the second year in a row.

The 10 richest women in the world have a combined net worth of $401bn, with the majority inheriting their wealth, according to Forbes, which used stock prices and exchange rates from March 11 to calculate the personal fortunes of the wealthiest people on the planet.

In total, there are 2,668 billionaires in the world, down from an all-time high of 2,755 last year, Forbes said. Of this, there are 327 female billionaires, down from 328 in 2021.

“In all, these 327 women (including those who share their fortune with their spouse, child or sibling) are worth a collective $1.56 trillion, up from $1.53tn last year,” Forbes said in its annual report.

Walmart heiress Alice Walton ranked second on the list with a net worth of $65.3bn, followed by Julia Koch with a personal fortune of $60bn.

Last week, Forbes declared Elon Musk, the founder and chief executive of electric vehicle maker Tesla, the world’s richest person with a net worth of $219bn.

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The Russia-Ukraine crisis, Covid-19 pandemic and volatile stock markets have taken a toll on the combined wealth of the world’s richest people, which slipped 3 per cent to $12.7tn over the past year, down from a record $13.1tn in 2021.

MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is the world's fourth-richest woman with a net worth of $43.6bn, while Jacqueline Mars — who inherited an estimated one third of Mars Incorporated, the sweets and pet food conglomerate behind brands such as M&M’s — is ranked fifth with $31.7bn.

Ms Scott, 51, who is now married to Dan Jewett, a science teacher living in Seattle, Washington, received a 4 per cent stake in Amazon as part of her 2019 divorce settlement from Mr Bezos, the world's second-richest person, according to Reuters. At the time, the stake was valued at $39bn.

Jerry Hall cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for her split from billionaire Rupert Murdoch. Reuters
Jerry Hall cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for her split from billionaire Rupert Murdoch. Reuters
After 27 years of marriage, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda filed divorce documents on May 3, 2021, citing a broken relationship as the reason for the split. Reuters
After 27 years of marriage, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda filed divorce documents on May 3, 2021, citing a broken relationship as the reason for the split. Reuters
Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie split in 2019. Mr Bezos paid $38bn to settle the divorce. Getty
Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie split in 2019. Mr Bezos paid $38bn to settle the divorce. Getty
French-American businessman and art dealer Alec Wildenstein divorced his wife of 21 years, Jocelyn Wildenstein in 1999. AFP
French-American businessman and art dealer Alec Wildenstein divorced his wife of 21 years, Jocelyn Wildenstein in 1999. AFP
Mr Murdoch and journalist Maria Torv were married for 31 years, but the couple agreed to separate in 1998. Getty
Mr Murdoch and journalist Maria Torv were married for 31 years, but the couple agreed to separate in 1998. Getty
Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone divorced international model Slavica Radic in 2009 after 25 years of marriage. Photo: Alamy
Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone divorced international model Slavica Radic in 2009 after 25 years of marriage. Photo: Alamy
Steve Wynn and his wife Elaine were married to each other twice, from 1963 to 1986 and from 1991 to 2010. Getty
Steve Wynn and his wife Elaine were married to each other twice, from 1963 to 1986 and from 1991 to 2010. Getty
Oil magnate Harold Hamm wrote his wife Sue Ann Arnall a $974.8 million cheque as part of divorce proceedings. Getty
Oil magnate Harold Hamm wrote his wife Sue Ann Arnall a $974.8 million cheque as part of divorce proceedings. Getty
Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi paid his wife Soraya a divorce settlement of $874m in 1982. Getty
Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi paid his wife Soraya a divorce settlement of $874m in 1982. Getty
Cellular and Clearwire founder Craig McCaw separated with Wendy McCaw in 1998, earning her a $460m payout. Getty
Cellular and Clearwire founder Craig McCaw separated with Wendy McCaw in 1998, earning her a $460m payout. Getty

Since her divorce, Ms Scott has become one of the world's most generous philanthropists, donating a total of about $12.4bn in 1,257 grants since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019.

Over the past nine months alone, Ms Scott donated almost $3.9bn to 465 organisations, including the largest-ever gift from one person to Planned Parenthood, Bloomberg reported last week.

“We don’t advocate for particular policies or reforms,” Ms Scott said in her latest Medium post published on March 30. “Instead, we seek a portfolio of organisations that supports the ability of all people to participate in solutions.”

Meanwhile, 101 women on the Forbes World Billionaires list are self-made, including roofing supply entrepreneur Diane Hendricks with a personal fortune of $11bn, Gap co-founder Doris Fisher ($2.2bn) and British online gambling entrepreneur Denise Coates ($5.3bn), the magazine said.

Musician and businesswoman Rihanna made her debut on the Forbes list to become Barbados’ first billionaire with a net worth of $1.7bn.

Other newcomers include Australia's Melanie Perkins, 34, co-founder and chief executive of graphic design platform Canva, with a fortune of $6.5bn, and Melinda French Gates, who became a billionaire in her own right following her divorce from Bill Gates in 2021, with a net worth of $6.1bn, according to Forbes.

In total, the US has the highest number of female billionaires in the world with 90, followed by China on 63 (including 11 from Hong Kong) and Germany with 35, Forbes added.

The world’s top 10 richest women in 2022

  1. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers: $74.8bn
  2. Alice Walton: $65.3bn
  3. Julia Koch: $60bn
  4. MacKenzie Scott: $43.6bn
  5. Jacqueline Mars: $31.7bn
  6. Gina Rinehart: $30.2bn
  7. Miriam Adelson: $27.5bn
  8. Susanne Klatten: $24.3bn
  9. Iris Fontbona: $22.8bn
  10. Abigail Johnson: $21.2bn
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Kuwait beat Iran by eight wickets

Oman beat Maldives by 10 wickets

Bahrain beat Qatar by six wickets

Semi-finals

UAE v Qatar

Bahrain v Kuwait

 

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Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sep 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.

5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs

B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

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Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.

 

Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year

 

Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month

 

Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30 

 

Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse

 

Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth

 

Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances

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RESULTS

6.30pm Handicap (TB) $68,000 (Dirt) 1,200m

Winner Canvassed, Par Dobbs (jockey), Doug Watson (trainer)

7.05pm Meydan Cup – Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (Turf) 2,810m

Winner Dubai Future, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor

7.40pm UAE 2000 Guineas – Group 3 (TB) $125,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner Mouheeb, Ryan Curatolo, Nicholas Bachalard

8.15pm Firebreak Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $130,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner Secret Ambition, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

9.50pm Meydan Classic – Conditions (TB) $$50,000 (T) 1,400m

Winner Topper Bill, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

9.25pm Dubai Sprint – Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,200m

Winner Man Of Promise, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

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The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

The hotels

Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.

The tours

A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages. 

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
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  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
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  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

UAE squad

Ali Kashief, Salem Rashid, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Ali Mabkhout, Omar Abdelrahman, Mohammed Al Attas (Al Jazira), Mohmmed Al Shamsi, Hamdan Al Kamali, Mohammad Barghash, Khalil Al Hammadi (Al Wahda), Khalid Eisa, Mohammed Shakir, Ahmed Barman, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Adel Al Hosani, Al Hassan Saleh, Majid Suroor (Sharjah), Waleed Abbas, Ismail Al Hammadi, Ahmed Khalil (Shabab Al Ahli Dubai) Habib Fardan, Tariq Ahmed, Mohammed Al Akbari (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmeen (Al Wasl), Hassan Al Mahrami (Baniyas)

Race card:

6.30pm: Maiden; Dh165,000; 2,000m

7.05pm: Handicap; Dh165,000; 2,200m

7.40pm: Conditions; Dh240,000; 1,600m

8.15pm: Handicap; Dh190,000; 2,000m

8.50pm: The Garhoud Sprint Listed; Dh265,000; 1,200m

9.25pm: Handicap; Dh170,000; 1,600m

10pm: Handicap; Dh190,000; 1,400m

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