Well, they have images of the Sheikh and his forefathers etched on tall glassy highrises...and they've tried almost every other construction gimmick.

Al muhim - will they pay Apple for the use of their iPod design?

Steve Jobs is going to be after them... Apple is notoriously litigious.

That being said, perhaps they can make a deal whereby Apple makes a Gulf edition iPod, in solid 24k gold with diamond controls.

I never understood why so much money is spent on opulence that provides no functionality of benefit other than to show off how much money the owner has. The same effect can be achieved by being charitable with the money.