Spotlight | France, Qatar
Qatar homes in on Ritz Paris in wake of Al-Fayed abuse scandal
In the firing line of former Harrods employees who were sexually abused by Mohamed al-Fayed, Qatar, which is now the owner of the prestigious London department store, looks set to turn against the family of its ex-business partner. This volte-face comes as the ruling family of the emirate is showing increasing interest in the Ritz hotel in Paris, the jewel in the crown of the Al-Fayed empire.