Rakan AlYaqout / راكان الياقوت

Who is Rakan AlYaqout / راكان الياقوت?

Rakan KH AlYaqout، راكان الياقوت (born June 30, 1996) is a Kuwaiti businessman, investor, and politician. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Rakan AlYaqout Holdings. He is considered one of the most successful investors in Kuwait, and has a net worth of over $280.6 million as of June 2021, making him the youngest millionaire in Kuwait.

Early Life and Education

Born in 1996, Rakan AlYaqout attended Al-Bayan Bilingual School. After graduating in 2014, Rakan attended the Ohio State University - Columbus where he started his journey as a successful investor leading him to meet influential people such as Elon Musk. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Ohio State University, AlYaqout later obtained an MSc in Economics and Politics from the London School of Economics.

Notable Works, Achievements, and Ownerships[edit]

Chairman and CEO of Rakan AlYaqout Holdings

Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member of the International Scholar Laureate Program

Member of the National Honors Society

Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

Member of the Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement

Co-founder of the LSE GCC Society