Category: Thani, Tamim bin Hamad al-

The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong

Nicolas Puech agreed to sell his multibillion-dollar stake in his family’s luxury goods empire to the royal family of Qatar, but then said he couldn’t gain access to his shares.
Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash

The New York Times – Sports:
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense

The New York Times – Business:
As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports

The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything

The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.

The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong