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Mohamed Al-Fayed

Mohamed Al-Fayed
Mohamed Al-Fayed
The latest news on Mohamed Al-Fayed, Egyptian billionaire businessman, including celebrity news and updates.
Born
27 Jan 1929
Industry
Business
Job Title
Businessman
Emergency responders look for survivors inside a toppled bus carrying Hong Kong tourists on January 31, 2006. File photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

On This Day | 2006 Egypt bus tragedy leaves 14 Hong Kong tourists dead – SCMP archive

On this day 20 years ago, a holiday bus ran off a highway in Egypt and rolled over, killing 14 Hong Kong tourists and hurting 30 others.

Sexual harassment and assault

Who is Mohamed al-Fayed’s brother Salah, who’s also been accused of assault?

Britain

Harrods to settle more than 250 sex abuse claims against ex-owner al-Fayed

Sexual harassment and assault

UK prosecutors twice received al-Fayed sex abuse evidence, did not bring charges

Crown Prosecution Service said after reviewing evidence presented by police in 2009 and 2015 there was no ‘realistic prospect of conviction’.

Mohammed Al-Fayed in Paris in 2016. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Beyond The Crown: Where is Kelly Fisher, Dodi Fayed’s ex-fiancée, in 2023?

Netflix’s The Crown doesn’t stray away from showcasing Fayed’s former relationship with his alleged ex-fiancée Kelly Fisher – so where is she today?

Fame and celebrity

What is The Crown’s Al-Fayed family like in real life? From Dodi to Mohamed

Princess Diana dated Dodi Fayed after befriending his dad, former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed – but did Queen Elizabeth really snub him?

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Fame and celebrity

Did Dodi Fayed really propose to Princess Diana IRL – not just in The Crown?

Season six, episode three of the hit Netflix series shows Fayed getting down on one knee to present a ring to Princess Diana – but did it ever happen in real life? Here’s the evidence …

The Crown season six depicts Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed’s relationship – but how much of the show is true to reality? Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

The Crown’s cast through season 6, from Queen Elizabeth to Princess Diana

As the hit Netflix TV show ends, look back at the actors portraying Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Princess Diana, Queen Camilla and the rest

TV shows and streaming video

‘A profound sense of tragedy’: Princess Diana actress on The Crown season 6

The ‘cultural trauma’ of the death of Princess Diana is explored in season 6 of Netflix series The Crown. Elizabeth Debicki, who portrays her, felt a duty to be as authentic as possible in the role.

Celebrity style

How Princess Diana went from frumpy dresser to 90s fashion icon

The late Princess of Wales truly found her style in the 90s, trading tartan suits for beautiful blazers, straight-leg jeans and loafers that still strike a chord today.

Princess Diana’s style took a major turn after she divorced Charles. In 1994 she made headlines with the “revenge dress” (pictured left), which she wore at a party in London. Photos: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images and Martin Keene, AP.
Weddings

Asia’s most eligible bachelor Prince Mateen is getting married!

Asia’s most eligible bachelor Prince Mateen is a trained helicopter pilot, polo player and a major in the Royal Brunei Air Force – so who’s the lucky lady he’s marrying?

=== PHOTO CAPTURED ONLINE=== Prince Mateen. Photo: @tmski/Instagram
Millionaires and billionaires

How Zara’s low-key founder Amancio Ortega makes and spends his billions

Zara founder Amancio Ortega is the 14th richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$75 billion, and one of 2023’s top wealth gainers – so how does he make and spend his fortune?

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

5 ways Hong Kong legend Tony Leung got into character thanks to his costumes

From white tank tops in Wong Kar-wai’s films to a period-correct wardrobe in Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution, the recent Venice Film Festival awardee reinforces his acting chops with his style

Fame and celebrity

Meet Christie Brinkley’s lookalike model daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook

The daughter of model Christie Brinkley and architect Peter Cook, Sailor Brinkley Cook is now a successful model in her own right – here’s what else you need to know about her

Sailor Brinkley Cook looks just like her mother, Christie Brinkley – and has followed in her modelling footsteps. Photo: @sailorbrinkleycook/Instagram
Celebrity style

Olivia Rodrigo’s luxury designer style, from Y2K to Barbiecore

As Olivia Rodrigo enters her Guts style era, we take a look at the designer pieces she’s been donning lately, from Y2K fashion to vintage, Barbiecore and more

US singer Olivia Rodrigo arriving at the MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey, on September 12. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Meet the 3 main cast members in One Piece, Netflix’s hit new TV show

One Piece, Netflix’s hit live-action adaptation of the bestselling manga by Eiichiro Oda, has already been met with critical acclaim – meet the 3 actors behind the main characters

Fashion

Why Brunello Cucinelli is the Italian poster child of quiet luxury

The ‘King of Cashmere’ reported a jump in profits in 2023, showing ‘stealth wealth’ fashion made popular in HBO’s Succession isn’t slowing down – especially not in China

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Brian Tee, the prolific actor playing Nicole Kidman’s husband in Expats

Brian Tee plays Clarke in Amazon Prime Video’s new show Expats, which is set in Hong Kong and just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival – but he has plenty more credits to his name too

Brian Tee has over 70 acting credits to his name. Photo: IMDb
Celebrity children

‘I never wanted to be Mr. Harrods’: Meet Mohamed Al-Fayed’s son, Omar Fayed

Omar Fayed isn’t your typical billionaire child – he turned away from his dad’s luxury Harrods empire to pursue a career in sustainable living and space exploration, for one thing

Fame and celebrity

Inside the glamorous life of Mohamed Al-Fayed’s ‘It’ girl daughter, Camilla

Camilla Fayed lives a life of luxury, but has also established a name for herself away from her late father’s legacy as a fashionista and hip, celebrity-loved vegan restaurant founder

Britain

UK billionaire whose son died with Princess Diana, dead at 94

Mohamed Al-Fayed, was an Egyptian tycoon who owned British establishment symbols such as Harrods, Fulham FC and the Ritz hotel in Paris. His son Dodi was in a relationship with Princess Diana when they were killed in a car crash in Paris.

Mohamed Al Fayed donning a Victorian emerald and diamond tiara in Harrods, the iconic British department store he once owned. Photo: dpa
Luxury yachts

Bigger than a World Cup field: the Qatari royal family’s Katara superyacht

It’s believed that the Katara mega yacht is owned by the Qatari royal family … here’s a peek inside the giant vessel that’s longer than a Fifa World Cup footie field

The Katara superyacht is believed to be owned by the the Qatari royal family. Photos: @superyachttimes, @julien_hubert, @j_b_photography__/Instagram
Royalty

Royal race row: who is Lady Susan Hussey, the controversial lady-in-waiting?

She was one of Queen Elizabeth’s closest companions and called the palace home for 60 years, but resigned suddenly after a recent racism – so who is the controversial royal aide?

Royalty

Meet the Qatari prince with an extravagant supercar collection

From his ultra-rare Ferrari Monza SP2 and Lamborghini Sian to his Porsche 918 Spyder and Bugatti Divo, here’s a peek inside hunky Qatari Prince KHK’s flashy supercar collection

Royalty

Inside UAE royal billionaire Sheikh Hamad’s obsession with supersizing cars

With a net worth of over US$20 billion, Emirati royal Sheikh Hamad has spent a lifetime amassing rare and quirky automotive creations … but which one is the most bizarre?

Emirati billionaire Sheikh Hamad is obsessed with supersizing automobiles. Photo: @shhamadbinhamdan/Instagram
Royalty

Royal reality star! Meet Queen Elizabeth’s grandson-in-law, Mike Tindall

Zara Tindall’s hubby Mike made his reality TV debut on I’m a Celebrity survival show – but what else do you know about the former professional rugby player who was awarded an MBE from Queen Elizabeth?

Mike Tindall is the husband of the late Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, Zara Tindall, and currently stars on the reality TV show I’m a Celebrity … Get Me out of Here! Photos: @mike_tindall12/ Instagram, Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Why Harry and Meghan are about to ruin the royals’ Christmas

Despite a difficult year for the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are about to drop two more bombshells over the festive season with their Netflix show and Harry’s memoir

Millionaires and billionaires

Beyond The Crown: Mohamed Al-Fayed’s 6 biggest controversies of all time

Netflix’s The Crown dedicated an episode to Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed but what else do we know about him – and how did he set Diana up with his son, Dodi Fayed?

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