Hyderabad, March 13 -- Nine Indian expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have featured on the Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, with their combined wealth estimated at USD 49.9 billion.

The ranking highlights the strong presence of Indian-origin entrepreneurs in the Gulf, particularly in sectors such as retail, construction, real estate, education and healthcare.

Vinod Adani leads UAE-based Indian billionaires

The wealthiest among them is Vinod Adani, ranked 121st globally with an estimated net worth of USD 20.8 billion.

Vinod Adani

Adani, the elder brother of Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, is associated with several overseas investment firms linked to the Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate with interests in ...