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The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
‘World's most beautiful' superyacht, garage for 500 cars and his own private airline – meet Royal Ascot's richest owner
IN this world there are the rich, the super-rich… and then there are the having-your-own-private-airline rich. Where millions won't do and instead we're talking billions - hundreds and hundreds of them. 8 8 8 8 8 That's where Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al-Thani, better known as the Emir of Qatar, comes in. And nowhere will his seemingly limitless buying power - his family are said to be worth £250billion - be on bigger display this week than at Royal Ascot. In racing terms, Sheikh Tamim is a relatively new kid on the block compared to the established old guard. The likes of Godolphin, owned by the Ruler of Dubai with his own £300m yacht, and Juddmonte, run by the family of the late Sheikh Khalid Abdullah, who was a member of the House of Saud, have been dominating racing for decades. But in just three years, the Emir, with his impressive Wathnan Racing operation, has made an almighty splash - and got the veterans very, very worried. They won the Gold Cup - Ascot's feature race - at their first attempt with Courage Mon Ami in 2023. At last year's Ascot they had four winners. And they haven't slowed down since, their awesome buying power - highlighted by the recent massive-money purchase of awesome sprinter Lazzat - showing they have money to burn. But it's not just on the racecourse that this unimaginable wealth is on display. He might not fancy mooring it up in the Thames, but The Sheikh owns a staggering £370million superyacht called Al Lusail. Said to 'put the super in superyacht' and hailed as 'the most beautiful in the world', it is believed to boast 'several' indoor pools. The 400ft vessel has its own helicopter landing pad and its 'extraordinary' decor was put together by March and White, the award-winning interior designers based in London. 8 8 Inside you'll also find the ship's own lift, movie theatre and beauty salon - enough to keep the yacht's 36 guests over 18 bedrooms and 56 crew happy. When they're at home the ruling family of Qatar reside in their £1bn Royal Palace - dubbed a 'golden architectural marvel'. It's actually 15 palaces in one, with a garage big enough for 500 cars, a collection which is said to include a £6m Bugatti Divo, of which only 40 were ever made. There are also Bugatti Veyrons and Chirons, a LaFerrari Aperta, Lamborghini Centenario - you name it, it's probably there. The ultimate mode of transport, though, is Qatar Amiri Flight, the Emir's own private airline. With 14 planes in all, it serves only the royal family and is believed to have among its fleet three Boeing 747-8 jets, each costing over £300m. Don't be surprised to see some artwork on there either. The Qatari Royal Family's collection is, you guessed it, worth hundreds of millions. And among their most significant pieces of art is one of Paul Cezanne's 'The Card Players' paintings, bought for £260m in 2011 - the most amount of money ever paid for a painting at the time. There are also works by Andy Warhol and Mark Rothko worth well north of £100m. All in all, it makes the £567,100 Lazzat would win with victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on Saturday look insignificant. But as they say - nothing beats the feeling of a winner! 8 Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
Zawya
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
UAE President receives Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, praying to God to bless both countries and their peoples with continued wellbeing and prosperity. His Excellency conveyed to the UAE President the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, along with his best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed asked His Excellency to convey his own greetings to the Emir, expressing his sincere wishes for ongoing development for Qatar and its people. His Highness and the Qatari Prime Minister discussed the close relations between the two countries and various aspects of their cooperation. They affirmed their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration for the benefit of both nations. The two sides also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common concern and exchanged views on recent developments. Earlier in the day, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani arrived at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi, where he was received by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, along with a number of officials. The meeting at Qasr Al Bahr was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE Presidential; along with a number of ministers and senior officials.
The National
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
President Sheikh Mohamed meets Qatari Prime Minister in Abu Dhabi
President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Abu Dhabi. The two men exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings in Qasr Al Bahr before discussing aspects of co-operation, joint work and bilateral ties, state news agency Wam reported. The two sides also discussed several issues and topics of common interest. It follows a meeting between Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, last month. The two men discussed ways to develop co-operation between the two nations, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East. That followed Doha hitting out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he criticised their mediation efforts in the Gaza war, with the Gulf state saying he was using 'false slogans to justify crimes against innocent civilians'. The meeting on Tuesday was also attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun, Adviser to the President, and a number of senior officials.
Arab News
07-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan PM exchanges Eid greetings with leaders of Azerbaijan, Qatar, Tajikistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings with the leaders of Azerbaijan, Qatar, Malaysia, Tajikistan and Malaysia on Saturday, his office said, vowing to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation with them. Pakistan is celebrating Eid Al-Adha, one of the two most important festivals of the Islamic calendar, today, Saturday. Muslims mark the Eid Al-Adha holiday in Pakistan and around the world by slaughtering animals such as sheep and goats, and the meat is shared among family and friends and donated to the poor. Sharif conveyed Eid greetings to Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, his family and the people of Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. 'The two leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-Azerbaijan bilateral cooperation and looked forward to their upcoming interactions, including at the ECO Summit in Azerbaijan in early July as well as during President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Islamabad later this year,' the PMO said. The Pakistani premier separately spoke to Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to convey his Eid greetings to him. Sharif thanked the Qatari leader for his country's 'proactive diplomacy' and constructive role in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India during their conflict in May. 'The two leaders also reiterated their common desire to expand ties between both countries, particularly through mutually beneficial trade and investment,' the PMO said. The Pakistani prime minister also spoke to Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, thanking him for his hospitality during Sharif's recent visit to Dushanbe. 'The Prime Minister also thanked Tajikistan for its balanced position calling for peace and dialogue, during the recent Pakistan-India crisis,' the statement said. On bilateral relations, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of ties, which were growing steadily across all areas of mutual interest, it added. Sharif had also spoken to the prime minister of Malaysia earlier in the day to thank him for his support to Pakistan during Islamabad's conflict with New Delhi. Both leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia.
Times of Oman
04-06-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
HM the Sultan exchanges greetings with Emir of Qatar, President of Iran
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged greetings over a phone call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the advent of Eid Al Adha. During the telephonic call, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his best wishes of good health, welfare and happiness to Sheikh Tamim. His Majesty also wished the people of Qatar further accomplishments and development, wishing all Muslims all over the world constant stability and progress. On his turn, Sheikh Tamim expressed his best wishes of good health and wellbeing to His Majesty the Sultan and for the return of this and similar occasions for many years to come. Meanwhile, His Majesty the Sultan also exchanged greetings over a telephonic call with President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During this call, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Pezeshkian, praying to Allah the Almighty for the return of this blessed occasion on President Pezeshkian and the people of his country while they realize aspirations of further progress and prosperity. On his turn, President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his sincere greetings to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing His Majesty and the Omani peoples continued happiness, with enduring joy for all Islamic nations.
