Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Information Minister in Pakistani-administered Kashmir: Five civilians killed and at least 29 others injured in shelling across the border with India
Israeli Army Radio's diplomatic correspondent quoted a senior Israeli official as saying: So he [Trump] decided to cut off contact. That might still change, but that’s the situation right now
Israeli Army Radio's diplomatic correspondent quoted a senior Israeli official as saying: Trump’s circle told him [Dermer] that Netanyahu was manipulating him, and there’s nothing Trump hates more than being portrayed as someone being played
Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: Meetings between the Israelis, Egyptians, and Qataris are all centered around the Israeli proposal, which does not guarantee an end to the war [on Gaza]
Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: “Israel” is threatening to expand the ground offensive if Hamas rejects the proposal
Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: Hamas rejects the Israeli proposal, viewing it as failing to guarantee an end to the war
Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: “Israel” is sticking to its proposal, and insists there is no alternative offer on the table for negotiation
Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: The meetings between the Israelis and the Egyptians and Qataris all revolve around the Israeli proposal
The administration was clearly looking for an off-ramp for this campaign against Ansar Allah, NBC News reports, citing US official
Trump's operation against Ansar Allah cost more than $1 billion, NBC News reports, citing US official

Saudi Princess dodges $7.5mln hotel bill, French authorities respond

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Luxurylaunches
  • 14 Dec 2022 18:47
  • 2 Shares
3 Min Read

Saudi Princess Maha goes against what is supposed to be royal behavior and dodges a $7.5 million dollar hotel bill, after spending millions on shopping.

  • x
  • Princess Maha al-Sudairi
    Princess Maha al-Sudairi

In a report by Luxury Launches, the newspaper reveals a scandal of how the Saudi Princess Maha Al-Sudairi dodged bills at Paris’ most exclusive boutiques for $20 million and didn’t shy away from bolting her way out of an outstanding $7 million hotel bill. What led to this astronomical bill?

The late Saudi Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's ex-wife and her entourage stayed at Paris' five-star Shangri-La Hotel in the 16th Arrondissement. She took up the whole level, occupying 41 rooms.

For five months, the diva and her team resided in the upscale hotel. She tried to escape the situation by leaving the property in the early hours when it was time to pay. However, such an escape becomes a problem for anyone traveling with a posse of 60 people, a fleet of limos, and numerous suitcases.

Read next: Saudi Princess released after three years of no trial or charges

On May 31, 2012, around 3:30 am, Princess Maha attempted to escape this position but was unsuccessful. She was finally able to leave and check into the Royal Monceau, which is owned by a Qatari, after making calls to senior diplomats and government officials, according to Vanity Fair.

The Princess is known for being a frequent spender who did have a stellar payment history up until she didn't, not just for her exorbitant hotel stays. The friendly shopaholic immediately transformed into a seasoned creditor and flashed the embossed card bearing the words "Payment to Follow." Princess Maha went on a $20 million spending binge in upscale Parisian stores in 2009.

Seized luxury goods

Six French creditors, including one that provided Princess Maha with up to 30 chauffeur-driven automobiles per day for six months ($400,000 in unpaid expenses), sued her.

A Paris judge ruled in 2013 that three lock-up storage rooms that the Princess had rented and were housing designer goods valued at more than $11 million should be confiscated and auctioned to settle these debts.

Al-Sudairi had three storage spaces in the heart of Paris that were overflowing from her buying excursions throughout the city. It's a veritable gold mine of royal luxuries, including fine art, jewelry, apparel, and leather items.

  • Princess Maha
  • Saudi Arabia

Most Read

Pro-Palestinian protesters march toward the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Washington (AP)

US House to vote on bill criminalizing boycott of 'Israel'

  • Politics
  • 3 May 2025
Throughout Operation Prosperity Guardian, current and former US military and intelligence officials expressed disquiet at the enormous “cost offset” involved in battling Ansar Allah. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

Ansar Allah triumphant: US facing Red Sea defeat again

  • Opinion
  • 3 May 2025
Pakistan downs an Indian jet and hits a military base in Kashmir escalation.

Pakistan downs 3 Indian jets, hits military base in Kashmir escalation

  • Politics
  • 7 May 2025
Trump cut off contact with Netanyahu, senior Israeli official says

Trump cut off contact with Netanyahu: Israeli media

  • US & Canada
  • Today

Coverage

All
Gaza prevails against genocide

Read Next

All
UN experts warn: Stop the genocide or witness Gaza's end
Politics

Stop the genocide or witness end of life in Gaza: UN experts warn

Israeli police attack mourners as they carry the casket of killed Al Jazeera veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during her funeral in occupied al-Quds, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP)
Politics

Israeli sniper who killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh identified

The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP)
Politics

Pentagon’s unused properties drain billions in taxpayer funds

Haaretz
Palestine

Israeli military avoids calling up unwilling reservists: Haaretz

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS