Ahmed bin Saqr al-Qasimi | |
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| Nationality |  United Arab Emirates |
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi is Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Customs and Seaports.
He purchased a 60% stake in an unnamed British Premier League football club in June 2009. [1]
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