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CROWNS · european royals · 2026-05-07SCOOP 58
UAE ruling Al Nahyan family receives more than €71m in EU farming subsidies
The Guardian reported on 7 May 2026 that the United Arab Emirates' ruling Al Nahyan family has benefited from more than €71m in European Union farming subsidies.
At a glance
- The Al Nahyan family, rulers of the UAE, has received more than €71m in EU farming subsidies, per the Guardian, 7 May 2026.
- The payments flow from the family's control of farmland within Europe, which qualifies for EU agricultural payments.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
The Guardian reported on 7 May 2026 that the United Arab Emirates' ruling Al Nahyan family has benefited from more than €71m in European Union farming subsidies. According to the report, the family's control of farmland in Europe entitles it to a proportion of the payments made to those farms under EU agricultural support schemes. The finding places a Gulf ruling house among the beneficiaries of the bloc's farm-subsidy system.
Key facts on file
- The Al Nahyan family, rulers of the UAE, has received more than €71m in EU farming subsidies, per the Guardian, 7 May 2026.
- The payments flow from the family's control of farmland within Europe, which qualifies for EU agricultural payments.
PRIMARY SOURCE
The Guardian — WorldSources · two-source rule
PRIMARYThe Guardian — World
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