The Gulf’s Royal Titans: Wealth, Power, and Geopolitical Chess in the House of Saud, Al Nahyan, Al Sabah, and Al Thani The House of Saud, Al Nahyan, Al Sabah, and Al Thani families, ruling Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Qatar, have transformed oil wealth into global influence over the past 35 years, amassing fortunes from $112 billion to over $1 trillion. Through sovereign wealth funds, military might, and soft power, they’ve shaped geopolitics—think Saudi-led Yemen wars, UAE’s COP28 gambit, Qatar’s World Cup spectacle, and Kuwait’s quiet diplomacy. Their leverage lies in energy markets, strategic investments, and diplomatic maneuvering, balancing ties with the U.S., China, EU, Russia, and India to maximize influence. Yet, their power invites scrutiny: vast wealth fuels inequality, authoritarianism draws human rights ire, and regional rivalries (e.g., Qatar blockade) expose cracks. This analysis dives into their wealth growth, power dimensions, and geopolitical impacts. ...