#mohamedalfayed

Mohamed al-Fayed, the self-made Egyptian billionaire known for his ownership of Harrods department store and his promotion of a conspiracy theory regarding the death of his son and Princess Diana, has passed away at the age of 94, according to his family's announcement.Early Life and Career:- Al-Fayed was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and began his career selling fizzy drinks before transitioning to work as a sewing-machine salesman. He later built his family's wealth through ventures in real estate, shipping, and construction, initially in the Middle East and later in Europe.Ownership of Harrods and Prominent Establishments:- Despite owning prestigious symbols of establishment, including Harrods, Fulham Football Club (Fulham FC), and the Ritz hotel in Paris, al-Fayed always remained somewhat of an outsider in British society.- He had a contentious relationship with the British government over citizenship and often considered moving to France, where he received the Legion of Honour, the country's highest civilian award.Conspiracy Theories and Legal Battles:- Al-Fayed spent a decade attempting to prove that Princess Diana and his son Dodi were murdered in a car crash in a Paris tunnel in 1997. He claimed, without evidence, that Diana was pregnant with Dodi's child and accused Prince Philip, the queen's husband, of ordering British security services to kill her to prevent her from marrying a Muslim and having his child.- His conspiracy theories were unsupported by evidence, as determined by the inquest into Diana's death.- Despite his legal battles and accusations, an inquest ultimately ruled that Diana and Dodi were unlawfully killed due to the reckless driving of their chauffeur while attempting to evade paparazzi.Ownership of Harrods and Political Controversy:- Al-Fayed's acquisition of Harrods in 1985 led to a bitter business feud and legal disputes. He hoped that owning the store would gain him acceptance in British society but instead led to confrontations and inquiries into his wealth and origins.- He later sold Harrods to Qatar's sovereign wealth fund in 2010.British Citizenship and "Cash-for-Questions" Scandal:- Al-Fayed's application for British citizenship was denied in 1995, which he attributed to racism.- In 1994, he revealed that he had made gifts and payments to politicians in exchange for them asking parliamentary questions on his behalf, leading to the "cash-for-questions" scandal that implicated several politicians and impacted the Conservative Party's reputation.Mohamed al-Fayed's life was marked by both business success and controversy, particularly his role in promoting conspiracy theories surrounding Princess Diana's death. His passing marks the end of a prominent and polarizing figure in British society.