Sultan of Brunei Net Worth: Hassanal Bolkiah's Rise to Power

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Hassanal Bolkiah is currently the ruling figure of Brunei. The country’s revenue mostly comes from oil and gas.

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Business Insider’s top 10 wealthiest royals note Hassanal Bolkiah in second place with $20 billion. Learn more

The Bolkiah, back then, was the furthest from being called wealthy. The greatest legacy for the next ruler to inherit was the eternal problems with money. Learn more

A country once the poorest in Asia suddenly became one of the biggest fuel exporters. But by no means did the sultan, or any of his people, make their fortunes from the discovery of oil. Learn more

Since the discovery of oil and gas, Brunei has never diversified from the industry to find other sources of income.

The Asia Pacific Research Center said that natural oil reserves run out after 25 years. For natural gas, it’s 40 years. Learn more

Unless the country trades or attempts to invest in something else,the kingdom will suffer devastating effects once its reserves have been depleted.

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