Miriam Adelson becomes world's richest doctor with £27 billion net worth
express.co.uk — January 17, 2025, 03:01 PM UTC
Miriam Adelson, a 79-year-old Israeli-American doctor and businesswoman, is now the world's richest doctor with a net worth of £27 billion. She is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, having acquired controlling ownership in 2023. Adelson's wealth places her as the 53rd richest person globally and the eighth richest woman in America. She is also recognized as the richest Israeli. Following her husband’s death in 2021, Adelson took over the Las Vegas Sands casino. She has been a significant political donor, particularly to Donald Trump, and has supported various Jewish and Israeli causes through the Adelson Foundation.