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“No company should depend on one person no matter how that person is smart or genius, whether it's Apple or News Corp, or Citibank or any other company in the world.”

Quote by Al-Waleed bin Talal

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Al-Waleed bin Talal

Al-Waleed bin Talal is a renowned businessman and investor from Saudi Arabia. Born on March 7, 1955, he is the founder of Kingdom Holding Company, a major investment firm in the Middle East. He is recognized for his significant role in the Saudi Arabian business sector and his global investments. more

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“So, if you look at what's common among some of the companies I have, including the Four Seasons, NewsCorp, George V, the Plaza, these are all irreplaceable brands in their own fields.”

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“The issue of Palestine has been there since more than 60 years. But more important since 1967 when the war was, ended in the defeat of some Arab countries.”

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“Well, clearly Apple is a role model of the American innovation whereby it produced all these products - iPod, iPhone, iPad - that are really now dominating all the technology arena in the world.”

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“Well, you know, News Corp is the only real media global - that has a global presence that's involved in TV production, in movies, in publishing, in newspapers, digital media, et cetera. So for a company like that to function, clearly it does not depend only on Rupert Murdoch or James Murdoch.”

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“The legacy of Steve Jobs and the strength of Steve Jobs is that he established a company that's clearly firing on all cylinders and clicking very well.”

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“I believe the government of the United States should re-examine its policies in the Middle East and adopt a more balanced stance toward the Palestinian cause.”

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“I definitely believe that the so-called American decline is greatly exaggerated.”

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“I will always serve my country in any capacity, but I'm very happy with what I'm doing right now.”

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