My Life in Detail
Here is an interactive timeline which allows you to view some important dates in Mr. Al Fayed's life to date:
1958
Leaves Egypt to live in Genoa, Italy.
1964
Sets up life in London, residing in Park Lane.
1966
Establishes shipping company, Genevaco.
1968
Begins development projects, in Dubai.
1972
Buys Balnagown Castle, Easter Ross, Scotland.
Becomes shareholding Director of the British Civil Engineering Group.
Establishes International Marine Services, in Dubai.
1979
Buys L'Hotel Ritz, Paris.
1985
Buys House of Fraser group, including Harrods.
Completes renovation of L'Hotel Ritz, Paris.
1986
Is invested as a Legion of Honour Chevalier by the President of France, Francois Mitterand.
1989
Becomes Executive Chairman of Harrods.
Major Jacques Chirac presents Mohamed Al Fayed with "La Grande Medaille" from the City of Paris (the plaque of the City of Paris).
1993
Is invested as a Legion of Honour Officier by the President of France, Francois Mitterand.
1994
House of Fraser Group floated on the LSE as independent company.
1995
Completes major restoration program for Balnagown Castle.
1997
Buys controlling interest in Fulham Football Club.
Mohamed Al Fayed's son, Dodi Al Fayed and Diana, Princess of Wales, are tragically killed.
2002
Acquires Falls of Shin Centre
Wins the Freedom of the Highlands award by the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board.
2006
Launches the luxury convenience store, Harrods 102 in Knightsbridge