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The Dubai dictator who is the Queen’s close friend and untouchable king of British horseracing

The Dubai dictator who is the Queen’s close friend and untouchable king of British horseracing

The Queen of England’s friend, Sheikh Mohammed — the repressive, billionaire ruler of Dubai who is holding his daughters, Latifa and Shamsa, hostage — has been allowed by the UK authorities to become the kingpin of Britain’s massive, world-renowned horse racing industry. For how much longer can that industry remain silent on its benefactor’s crimes?