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Qatari Investors Own Stakes In London Landmarks From The Shard To Olympic Village To Harrods

What Else Do Qatari Investors Own?
The Huffington Post UK

The news on Monday that Qatari investors were considering making a bid for M&S was enough to add £500m to the retailers share price.

If it transpires, the move would see stakeholders from the oil-rich Gulf state add to an already burgeoning property portfolio.

If a new building pops up in London's skyline, chances are it is at least partly Qatari funded.

Qatar Ownings
The Shard(01 of08)
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Construction of The Shard was on the verge of cancellation until the Qatar invested £150m for an 80% stake. (credit:PA)
Canary Wharf(02 of08)
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They own a majority holding in Songbird Estates plc which has a very large investment in the Canary Wharf district. (credit:PA)
Olympic Village(03 of08)
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QIA took over control of the village after the end of the 2012 Games. (credit:PA)
One Hyde Park(04 of08)
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The world's most expensive apartments are a joint venture between Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the Qatari prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, and the Candy brothers. (credit:PA)
Harrods(05 of08)
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The Qatari owners of the world's most renowned department store could afford to pay themselves a £100m last year. (credit:PA)
Sainsbury's (06 of08)
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Qatari investors have steadily upped there stake in Sainsbury's from 25% in 2007 to 29.9% today. (credit:PA)
London Stock Exchange(07 of08)
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In an indication of how Qatari money underpins the UK financial system, they own 20% of the LSE (credit:PA)
Camden Lock Market(08 of08)
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In a swing from the glamour of skyscrapers and luxury apartments, Qataris also own 20% of one of London's most popular open-air markets. (credit:PA)
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