Of course the Emir is going to deny that rich individuals are funding ISIS. In fact, the Emir himself might be kicking in some funds to see this new Caliphate established. Maybe he figures that in the end he will be the one to head it.
Qatar emir to face questions on militant funding on UK state visit
BY WILLIAM JAMES
LONDON Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:21pm EDT
Sheikh Tamim's first official visit to Britain since becoming emir in 2013 will include talks with Prime Minister David Cameron and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth.
Qatar is one of the world's richest countries and has invested heavily in British firms and property. Amongst its investments are London's tallest building, the Shard, which was funded by the Qatari royal family, and the upmarket Harrods department store which is owned by sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority.
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Qatar emir to face questions on militant funding on UK state visit
BY WILLIAM JAMES
LONDON Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:21pm EDT
Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is expected to reject allegations that his country is funding Islamic State (IS) militants during a three-day state visit to Britain which began on Tuesday.
Sheikh Tamim's first official visit to Britain since becoming emir in 2013 will include talks with Prime Minister David Cameron and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth.
Qatar is one of the world's richest countries and has invested heavily in British firms and property. Amongst its investments are London's tallest building, the Shard, which was funded by the Qatari royal family, and the upmarket Harrods department store which is owned by sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority.
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Qatar emir to face questions on militant funding on UK state visit Reuters
