Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Date of Birth | 27/01/1929 |
| Age | 94 years (died on 30, Aug, 2023) |
| Birthplace | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Date of Death | 30/08/2023 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mohamed Abdel Moneim Al-Fayed was an Egyptian businessman whose main business interests included ownership of the Hôtel Ritz Paris and, formerly, Harrods in London. He lived and built most of his business interests in the United Kingdom from the mid-1960s. He died in London on 30/08/2023, aged 94. |
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Personal Life
| Death | Died in London on 30/08/2023 and was buried at the Fayed family estate in Surrey, England. |
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| Allegations | In September 2024, nearly 150 women accused him of sexual assault during his lifetime, prompting a London police investigation. Metropolitan Police later said in November 2024 that it was investigating associates on suspicion of assisting and facilitating his alleged abuse, and he was never charged and always denied the accusations. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Heini Wathén (married 1985; her name is also written Heini Wathén-Fayed) |
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| Former Spouse | Samira Khashoggi (married 1954; divorced 1956) |
| Partner | Diana, Princess of Wales, was romantically linked to his son Dodi Fayed, who died with her in Paris in 1997. |
Family
| Parents | Aly Aly Fayed, a school inspector |
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Career
| Known For | Ownership of Harrods, Fulham Football Club and the Hôtel Ritz Paris |
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| Harrods | Acquired Harrods in 1985 and sold it to the investment arm of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund in 2010. |
| Fulham Football Club | Sold Fulham Football Club to Shahid Khan in 2013. |
| Notable Events | Was involved in the cash for questions scandal in UK politics during the 1990s. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was one of five children of a primary-school teacher, according to one source. | |
| 2. He was born in the Roshdy area of Alexandria. | |
| 3. His estimated wealth at the time of his death was about US$2 billion. |
