Qatar’s Royal Rift: Legal Battle Over $27 Million Diamond Unfolds in London
A high-profile legal dispute has emerged in London’s Supreme Court, as two factions of the Qatari royal family clash over the ownership of the 70-carat ‘Idol’s Eye’ diamond. Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, a cousin of Qatar’s emir, is asserting his right to purchase the diamond from Elanus Holdings, linked to the heirs of former cultural minister Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al Thani. The contention revolves around a disputed agreement for a $10 million sale price, while Elanus claims the diamond’s actual value is closer to $27 million, escalating the family feud.