ALBAWABA - The fortune of Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, saw a significant increase in 2023, with an addition of $84 billion. This propelled him to become the fifth richest person in the world, with a total net worth of $139.1 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaire list.
Despite the challenges of the past year, this surge, estimated at around $9.6 million per hour or nearly $230.6 million per day, reflects the recovery of Meta's stock, approaching its all-time high. This reinforces investors' confidence in the company's long-term vision, transforming Facebook into more than just a social media platform.
Mark Zuckerberg's tech projects and innovations have long captured attention. Despite his preference for simple attire and indifference to flashy accessories, such as expensive watches, he recently expanded his investment portfolio into different areas, including real estate and livestock.
His luxurious estate, "Kauai Ranch," in Kauai, Hawaii, is making headlines. The future project is planned to span over 1,400 acres with an estimated cost of $270 million. It is designed to be a self-sufficient oasis, featuring two palaces, a sports arena, a tennis court, swimming pools, a spa resort, over 30 bedrooms and guest houses, operational buildings, and even an underground secret hideaway.
However, this is not Zuckerberg's first real estate venture. In 2014, his home renovation project in Dolores Heights, San Francisco, stirred anger among residents due to extensive construction activities, leading the young American billionaire to sell the fortress-like home in 2022 for $31 million.
In addition to real estate, Zuckerberg has strengthened his expertise in raising "luxurious" cattle on his Hawaii farm. He and his family have invested in raising pampered and rare Wagyu and Angus cattle, fed with a unique diet that includes drinks, clean water, macadamia nuts, and herbs. The goal is to produce some of the world's finest beef, describing the project as his most delightful endeavor to date.
