Brazilian finance company <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2014%2F08%2F11%2Fnews%2Fcompanies%2Fchiquita-banana%2Findex.html">Safra Group</a> has just spent roughly £700 million ($1.1 billion) to buy one of London's most recognizable buildings: the Gherkin.
The Gherkin —
Brazilian finance company Safra Group has just spent roughly £700 million ($1.1 billion) to buy one of London's most recognizable buildings: the Gherkin.
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At nearly 310 meters (1,017 feet), the Shard tower is the tallest building in the European Union and offers stunning views across London.
The Shard —
At nearly 310 meters (1,017 feet), the Shard tower is the tallest building in the European Union and offers stunning views across London.
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London's luxurious department store Harrods is also owned by Qatar.
Harrods —
London's luxurious department store Harrods is also owned by Qatar.
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London City Hall, the headquarters for Mayor Boris Johnson, is owned by Kuwait.
City Hall —
London City Hall, the headquarters for Mayor Boris Johnson, is owned by Kuwait.
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Another key London building in Qatar's portfolio is the U.S. embassy.
The U.S. Embassy —
Another key London building in Qatar's portfolio is the U.S. embassy.
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London's East Village neighborhood was bought by Qatar after the London 2012 Olympics.
The Olympic Village —
London's East Village neighborhood was bought by Qatar after the London 2012 Olympics.
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Many properties on Mayfair's Savile Row, including the former Apple headquarters, are now owned by Norway.
Savile Row —
Many properties on Mayfair's Savile Row, including the former Apple headquarters, are now owned by Norway.
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Canary Wharf is home to many big banks and professional services firms.
Canary Wharf —
Canary Wharf is home to many big banks and professional services firms.
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