Try GOLD - Free
'My dad abused women like business abuses the planet'
The Independent
|May 05, 2025
Son of former Harrods owner speaks out over assault claims
Omar Fayed, the youngest son of the disgraced Harrods businessman Mohamed al-Fayed, has compared his father's treatment of women to humanity's treatment of the planet.
Fayed, who died in August 2023, has been accused of sexual assault by more than 100 women, with each allegation currently being investigated by the Metropolitan Police.
Omar, a lifelong environmentalist, has now spoken for the first time about the allegations levied at his father, saying: "I see some correlation between the conduct of my father and the conduct of business and industry at a planetary level. The abuse of the feminine is very close in principle - this is slightly philosophical with the abuse of Mother Earth." In conversation with The Sunday Times, Omar said he did not witness any impropriety committed by his father but that he believed many of the women who had come forward with allegations, calling them "devastating".
This story is from the May 05, 2025 edition of The Independent.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Independent
The Independent
WINDOW SHOPPING
Samuel Mathewson on the top men's advent calendars
4 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Badenoch ready for a scrap to free up housing market
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to abolish stamp duty if the Conservatives win the next election, as she unveiled a raft of tax cuts in a bid to claw back voters and boost the party's ratings.
4 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Man who blew £1.5m on football wagers sues Betfair
A multimillionaire “problem gambler” who blew nearly £1.5m on football wagers is suing Betfair for his money back in a landmark case, claiming it was under a duty to protect him from himself.
5 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Why collapse of China spy case led to a political row
A major prosecution against two British men accused of spying for China has collapsed in a heap of ignominy and recrimination.
2 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1888: The 555ft white marble Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills, was opened.
1 min
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Will the entry-exit system deter holidays to the EU?
Q Do you think the new entry-exit system will put people off holidays in the EU? If it does, where will they go?
1 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Keep my beloved hometown out of your mouth, Fenrick
Birmingham looks quite nice now that it's finished.
3 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Root hits back over poor Ashes record down under
Joe Root believes England are ready to end their decade-long Ashes drought and “bring the urn home”, insisting his own quest for a century in Australia is a side issue.
3 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Dominoes falling into place over infamous City charges
A decision is finally expected soon in the Manchester City case, writes Miguel Delaney, with the recent settlement in the APT case possibly foreshadowing the end of the saga
4 mins
October 09, 2025
The Independent
Weakness of diplomacy does not work with Xi Jinping
Is China an enemy? To judge by the level of competence displayed in the Westminster espionage case, nobody is qualified to say.
4 mins
October 09, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size