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High Court Rules Sheikh Al Jaber Owns £8.3M Home

3/19/2026

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The High Court ruled that Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber legally owns the £8.3 million Hampstead, London home.
Makiyah Al Jaber claimed ownership under Islamic custom, but the court found no evidence of beneficial ownership.
The couple faces about £80 million in debt from the liquidation of one of the sheikh's companies, a charging order on the property, and they are jointly responsible for nearly £750,000 in legal costs.

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The High Court ruled that Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber legally owns the £8.3 million Hampstead, London home.
Makiyah Al Jaber claimed ownership under Islamic custom, but the court found no evidence of beneficial ownership.
The couple faces about £80 million in debt from the liquidation of one of the sheikh's companies, a charging order on the property, and they are jointly responsible for nearly £750,000 in legal costs.