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Qatar's Al-Mayassa Funds Nair Amid Controversial Criticism

9/1/2025

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Sheikha Al-Mayassa of Qatar has supported filmmaker Mira Nair financially since 2009.
Nair has criticized Israel while receiving funding from Qatar, which has a controversial human rights record.
Zohran Mamdani's campaign has not confirmed financial ties to Qatar but stresses a commitment to universal human rights.

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Sheikha Al-Mayassa of Qatar has supported filmmaker Mira Nair financially since 2009.
Nair has criticized Israel while receiving funding from Qatar, which has a controversial human rights record.
Zohran Mamdani's campaign has not confirmed financial ties to Qatar but stresses a commitment to universal human rights.