The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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Qatar buys 3-5% equity stake in Shell—i.e. in the company itself:

http://news.investors.com/article/611113/201205111317/shell-sells-stake-to-qatar.htm

The exact terms haven’t yet been publicly disclosed, but Shell confirmed the transaction. After the purchase, Qatar will be Shell’s largest single shareholder despite the relatively small % stake.