New York's iconic Plaza Hotel has two new faces on the top floor.
Kamran Hakim, a major New York City landlord, and Shahal Khan, founder of a Dubai-based venture firm, have reached a $600 million deal to buy a majority stake in the hotel. The deal should close June 25, The New York Times reports.
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