UAE’s ruling royal family benefits from more than €71m in EU farming subsidies

"UAE Royal Family Reaps Millions in EU Subsidies for Crops Destined for the Gulf. A shocking investigation has uncovered the United Arab Emirates' ruling Al Nahyan family is secretly profiting from tens of millions of euros in European Union subsidies meant for European farmers. The probe, conducted by DeSmog and shared with the Guardian, reveals that subsidiaries controlled by the Al Nahyan family have collected a staggering €71 million in six years for farmland in Romania, Italy, and Spain. The majority of the crops grown on this land are destined for the Gulf region, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of the EU's agricultural subsidy system."

Al Nahyans’ control over farmland in Europe has meant they receive proportion of payments to farmsThe United Arab Emirates’ ruling royal family is benefiting from tens of millions in EU subsidies to grow crops destined for the Gulf, it can be revealed.A cross-border investigation by DeSmog and shared with the Guardian found subsidiaries controlled by the Al Nahyans collected more than €71m (£61m) in six years for farmland it controls in Romania, Italy and Spain. Continue reading...