Multiple choice

The royal family of which Gulf country acquired the famous Harrods store in London from its owner Mohammed AI-Fayed in 2010?

  1. Dubai

  2. Kuwait

  3. Oman

  4. Abu Dhabi

  5. Qatar
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Harrods, the iconic London store, was sold by Egyptian-born businessman Mohammed AI-Fayed to Qatar Holding (an investment fund owned by Qatar's royal family) for pound 1.5 billion in May 2010. AI-Fayed, 77, had bought Harrods in 1985 for pound 615 million. Harrods is famous for luxury and premium products, and is the favourite shopping destination for the rich and affluent in the British society.

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