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Since 2011, the sleepy coastal town has supplied as many as 10 customised luxury dhows (locally called uru) to Qatari royalty, but with the recent blockade imposed on the country by its Arab neighbours the future of the traditional boat builders here seems uncertain.

Central London's renowned Harrods department store has been sold to the qatari royal family for a reported 1.5 billion pound (USD 2.3 billion).

Harrods, the iconic department store in the British capital, has been sold by its flamboyant owner Mohammad al-Fayed to Qatari royals for a whopping 1.5 billion pounds.

Let’s begin with the obvious. The United States Constitution, that revered parchment from the age of powdered wigs and horse-drawn carriages, contains a small but potent clause called the Foreign Emoluments Clause. It explicitly bars federal officials from accepting “any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever” from a foreign state without Congressional approval.

The luxury dhows built in Beypore are used by Qatari sheikhs and wealthy individuals for personal leisure and travel between Gulf ports. Around 200 families, including carpenters and iron smiths, depend on it for their livelihood

Prince Charles has been named in a £81 million- lawsuit filed by a leading British property developer against the qatari royal family over the collapse of its venture to build the country’s “most expensive residential block” in London, a media report said on Sunday.

Donald Trump defended accepting a luxury jet from Qatar for Air Force One, calling it a free gift and accusing Democrats of outrage over a cost-saving deal. Critics argue it violates the Emoluments Clause, citing ethical concerns and potential corruption. The White House defends the arrangement, stating the Pentagon would accept the jet, not Trump personally, negating bribery accusations.

Donald Trump received a grand welcome in Qatar, touring Lusail Palace with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and remarking, "Nice house." His arrival included a Qatari F-15 fighter jet escort and a motorcade led by Tesla Cybertrucks. Trump also announced the lifting of US sanctions on Syria after talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

GCC royal families are known for their extreme wealth, but their possessions go far beyond luxury. From a $450 million Da Vinci painting to gold-plated private jets and million-dollar falcons, their collections reflect power, tradition, and prestige. This article explores the rare assets owned by royals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond.

Gulf royals are now actively participating in adventure sports. Saudi's Yazeed Al-Rajhi won the Dakar Rally. Prince Khalid promotes motorsport. Qatari princes enjoy dirt biking. Bahrain's royals engage in horse racing and triathlons. These activities promote tourism and youth engagement. They also showcase a modern image. This shift aligns with national visions for economic diversification.

Qatari princess Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani follows only one Bollywood actress on Instagram-Mallika Sherawat. Their friendship began over a decade ago after meeting at a convention in the U.S. Mallika was the sole Bollywood celebrity invited to the princess’s 2006 wedding and attended the 2010 launch of Qatar’s Doha Film Institute.

Qatar, the world's only nation starting with 'Q', boasts a rich history shaped by tribes and treaties. From pearling to oil, its economy transformed, making it a global hydrocarbon powerhouse. Despite a small native population, its influence is significant, blending ancient roots with modern economic might.

Qatar has sprung a surprise by sentencing eight former Indian Navy officers to death. How can India deal with a nation that has hosted Taliban leaders and provided sanctuary to Hamas?

Pakistan's Supreme Court has asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family to produce documentary evidence to establish ownership of flats in London that are under the scanner following the Panama papers leak.