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That British bastion of retail therapy, that icon of extravagance, that glorious outlet for the cash super-rich, has moved yet further into foreign hands. Not only had it slipped into Mohammed Al Fayed's possesion many years ago, when he beat off Brit Bulldog Tiny Rowland for ownership, but now its gone even further afield and is, as of now, owned by Qatar Holdings who have paid £1.6billion for it. So...Yet more Arabs gobbling up a slice of Empire. One shudders!
Even though battler Mohammed Al Fayed lived here, lives here, and to some extent is a piece of the establishment ( after all he owns Fulham FC !), he has never been acceptable to the establishment proper, who failed to bestow on him the further luxury of a British passport, despite him being excessively rich. Normally the first criteria in these circumstances. So...exit Mohammed and enter.. well probably another Mohammed. At least the first Mohammed kept the store..ermmm..British.
Now, where have I heard that word "Holdings" before. Ah yes I remember. Dubai Holdings. The ones waiting in the wings to buy up Dover Harbour. And now that the Tories are edging towards power....sure to happen sometime soon?
