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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum

The Ruler of Dubai is a popular man at home and abroad. Here are some of his more interesting connections, from a champion jockey to a Geordie schoolteacher.
2010-07-22 16:27:33
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum - The Ruler of Dubai is a popular man at home and abroad. Here are some of his more interesting connections, from a champion jockey to a Geordie schoolteacher.

Michael Jackson

It’s a year since the public memorial service for singer Michael Jackson. His revolutionary music attracted fans in the hundreds of millions, but who were his more personal connections?
2010-07-11 12:06:33
Michael Jackson - It’s a year since the public memorial service for singer Michael Jackson. His revolutionary music attracted fans in the hundreds of millions, but who were his more personal connections?

Network of… Sepp Blatter

A big believer in harnessing the global appeal and magnetism of football, Sepp Blatter says the sport can contribute to economic and social advancement.
2010-06-24 16:55:46
Network of… Sepp Blatter  - A big believer in harnessing the global appeal and magnetism of football, Sepp Blatter says the sport can contribute to economic and social advancement.

The Emir of Qatar

Check out the colorful network of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, whose influence runs the gamut from British royalty, to billionaire magnates, to hard working communists.
2010-06-10 17:42:05
The Emir of Qatar - Check out the colorful network of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, whose influence runs the gamut from British royalty, to billionaire magnates, to hard working communists.

Stelios Haji-Ioannou

The son of a Greek shipping tycoon has been making waves all of his own with his “easy” branded businesses. Now he’s in Dubai, with the region’s first easyHotel.
2010-05-26 16:13:08
Stelios Haji-Ioannou - The son of a Greek shipping tycoon has been making waves all of his own with his “easy” branded businesses. Now he’s in Dubai, with the region’s first easyHotel.
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Queen Rania of Jordan

She works for social justice, children’s rights, and interfaith understanding. Meet the down-to-earth royal who enjoys one really “cool day job.”
2010-04-30 16:07:53
Queen Rania of Jordan - She works for social justice, children’s rights, and interfaith understanding.  Meet the down-to-earth royal who enjoys one really “cool day job.”

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Carlos Slim

Though often described as a ‘Mexican oligarch’, the world’s richest man, who is worth a cool $53bn, has Lebanese ancestry. And he hasn’t forgotten it.
2010-03-17 17:18:30
Carlos Slim - Though often described as a ‘Mexican oligarch’, the world’s richest man, who is worth a cool $53bn, has Lebanese ancestry. And he hasn’t forgotten it.

Dahi Khalfan Tamim

The Dubai police chief, who has caught the world’s attention for his role in probing the murder Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, is predictably connected to a lot of people who matter.
2010-03-03 18:16:30
Dahi Khalfan Tamim - The Dubai police chief, who has caught the world’s attention for his role in probing the murder Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, is predictably connected to a lot of people who matter.

Nabeel Bin Salamah

Zain’s new CEO certainly has a full in-tray, given Bharti Airtel’s $9bn offer for the telco’s African assets. At times like this, it pays to be well-connected.
2010-02-20 23:06:04
Nabeel Bin Salamah - Zain’s new CEO certainly has a full in-tray, given Bharti Airtel’s $9bn offer for the telco’s African assets. At times like this, it pays to be well-connected.

Hussain Ahmad al-Qemzi

The CEO of Dubai-based Noor Islamic Bank is closely linked with the emirate’s most powerful people.
2010-02-03 08:14:45
Hussain Ahmad al-Qemzi - The CEO of Dubai-based Noor Islamic Bank is closely linked with the emirate’s most powerful people.

Adrian Smith

The man who designed the world’s tallest building has an equally long list of contacts around the world.
2010-01-09 19:03:56
Adrian Smith - The man who designed the world’s tallest building has an equally long list of contacts around the world.

Fadel al-Ali

The head of operations at investment firm Dubai Holding, Fadel al-Ali's portfolio and contact list run quite long.
2009-12-12 15:41:01
Fadel al-Ali  - The head of operations at investment firm Dubai Holding, Fadel al-Ali's portfolio and contact list run quite long.

Tony Maddox

As CNN International starts operating out of its new hub in Abu Dhabi, we check out who its boss is connected to.
2009-11-04 16:02:22

Manal Shaheen

From celebrities to property tycoons, Shaheen’s network of friends and business associates reads like an international ‘who’s who’ list.
2009-09-30 15:47:10
Manal Shaheen - From celebrities to property tycoons, Shaheen’s network of friends and business associates reads like an international ‘who’s who’ list.

Mattar Al Tayer

From a deputy police chief to royalty, Al Tayer has friends in Dubai’s most powerful circles.
2009-06-29 12:07:02
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