Qatar Investments in UK
Qatar's landmark UK holdings — London real estate, retail, utilities, and banks — and the questions they raise.
Qatar is one of the largest foreign investors in the UK, with landmark holdings in London real estate, the Shard, Harrods, stakes in utilities and banks, and more. This page collects reporting on Qatar investments in the UK, the holdings, and the political and economic questions they raise. Each claim is attributed and sourced.
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The Guardian — PR Firm Portland Accused of Commissioning Favourable Wikipedia Edits
Guardian investigation reporting that London PR firm Portland Communications commissioned favourable Wikipedia edits for clients including Qatar, with former employees saying such edits were a common request to bury critical references ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism — London PR Firm Rewrites Wikipedia for Governments and Billionaires
Bureau investigation detailing how Portland's subcontractors polished Qatar's public image on Wikipedia by burying references to critical reporting ahead of the 2022 World Cup, on behalf of government and billionaire clients.
UK Parliament — Hansard & Committee Records on Qatar
The UK Parliament holds published records of debates (Hansard) and select committee proceedings relevant to UK–Qatar relations, human rights, and major sporting events. These records are searchable through the official Parliament portal.
ICIJ Offshore Leaks — Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
ICIJ profile documenting that HBJ — who served simultaneously as Qatar's Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and head of the Qatar Investment Authority — appears in the offshore leaks, illustrating the concentration of financial power.
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