Mohammed Al Fayed

SCOTS NEED have no fears concerning independence. Mohamed Al Fayed, the owner of Harrods, is right behind them and is even prepared to take an active role in affairs of state once the country has finally declared itself a republic. In an interview in the Sunday Times the owner of an estate in the Highlands pleaded with his fellow Scots to finally sever the bonds with “the English and their terrible politicians”. He is prepared to back his words with actions, "Whatever help is needed for Scotland to regain its independence, I will provide it. When you Scots regain your freedom I'm ready to ... Read Full Story

In the US President Barack Obama (pictured above) is aiming to water down Democratic proposals on pay caps for banking executives because he fears a “brain drain” on Wall Street. In a move that has angered some prominent leaders of his own party, the President has indicated his concern that new limits on bonuses and compensation — inserted into his $787 billion stimulus Bill, which he signed into law in Denver yesterday - are too draconian and could limit banks’ co-operation with his plan to stabilise the stricken US financial sector. This month President Obama issued guidelines for the limits: in effect a $500,000 ... Read Full Story

LONDON (AFP) - Flamboyant Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed has urged other clubs in the English Premier League to show the “balls” needed to join his call for a wage cap and so create a more even distribution of wealth in the top flight. Fulham are currently eighth in the table under the guidance of Roy Hodgson, their manager, and in line for a place in next season’s Europa League. That is no mean achievement for a team without any big-name players and a home ground of Craven Cottage in west London whose capacity is restricted to 25,000. Meanwhile English football continues to be ... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Life In The UK / About A Curious Incident In Harrods October 1, 2009 Customers at Harrods yesterday were astonished to notice that the wax figure of the department store’s owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, that is proudly exhibited in the men’s section on the ground floor, suddenly lost part of its attire in the most dramatic of circumstances. To be more precise, the trousers on the wax figure suddenly went down, revealing a pair of masculine, shapely legs. Our photographer on the scene quickly made several snaps before the store’s security surrounded the area and barred all people from it. ... Read Full Story

Featuring: Mohamed Fayed | Fayed Scotland AFP - Mohamed Al Fayed, owner of plush London emporium Harrods, told The Sunday Times he was ready to become the first president of an independent Scotland. [From: Yahoo! Celebrity] Read Full Story