Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – The Saudi billionaire, Lubna Al-Olayan, has sparked an interaction among activists on social media, during the past few days, after statements she made and her response to why she lives in a small house despite all the money she has.
#Al-Modifer in his question to businesswoman Lubna Al-Olayan.. Despite your wealth, your house is simple, what is the reason behind that? @almodifer #almodifer #almodifer https://t.co/92nronhl0v
Al-Olayan’s statements came on the Gulf Rotana channel and were published on Monday, where she said: “Do I need a house more than a joke? All I need is in this house more than a joke. It will be a headache, especially since you are your children with you at home. My children have grown up and left the house. .”
#Almudaifer to businesswoman Lubna Olayan.. How much is Olayan’s wealth? @almodifer #almodifer #almodifer https://t.co/uPPyUT5aut
And she continued, “My husband, I do not need more than a joke, the house is small for us, but for us it is enough and the comfort is this house. In terms of wealth, we are our principle as second-generation brothers, the way we look at ourselves in the company. We are more trustworthy to the company than we are owners.” Or the owners of wealth…”
She added, “This is what we teach our children the same thing, and our children’s children. This is our duty. The company is entrusted with us, and we have to take care of it and grow it.”
It is noteworthy that Fortune magazine listed its list of the most influential women in the field of business, which included Saudi businesswoman, Lubna Olayan, who is the CEO of Olayan Financial Company, and has activities in calling for gender equality and encouraging the employment of women in management positions.