Known for being a Saudi Arabian Princess as a member of the House of Saud and philanthropist. She has served as the vice chair and head of the executive committee for the humanitarian Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation, as well as chairwoman for Time Entertainment.
She met her ex-husband, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, while a senior in high school. She graduated from the University of New Haven magnum cum laude with a degree in Business administration.
In 2012, she was named the #4 on the annual CEO Middle East list of Most Powerful Arab Women. That same year, she was bestowed the Woman Personality of the Year Award from the Middle East Excellence Award Institute.
Her father is Aidan bin Nayef Al-Taweel Al-Otaibi, who is a member of the House of Saud.
She considers Arianna Huffington and Gayle King to be close friends of hers.
