Harrods is not just an auction house or a luxury store! The Knightsbridge store is actually also seen as a major tourist attraction and has been owned by Egyptian tycoon Mohamed al-Fayed since 1985. As per a Sky report, the owner is quite likely to change hands, despite Al Fayed telling his staff otherwise. Sky sources believe that an unsolicited offer for around £2bn (about $3billion) by a major Gulf-based investor. There have been several meetings between the two parties in the last few days too.
The Egyptian, who also owns the Fulham Football Club, has a prized trophy in the store’s form, and it is doubtful that he would sell it unless he receives something much bigger and better.
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