Despite speculation that the Iran war could scuttle commitments from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, their investments have been secured.
Category: Public Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia)
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Gulf Backers Invest $24 Billion in Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
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Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise $5 billion or more from foreign governments and others for his private equity firm.
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Saudi Arabia’s Prince Has Big Plans, but His Giant Fund Is Low on Cash
After nearly a decade of expensive, hit-and-miss investments, Mohammed bin Salman is overseeing a behind-the-scenes restructuring of the kingdom’s all-important wealth fund.
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Trump Family’s Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Raise Ethics Worries
President Trump will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, who oversees a major construction project that is in talks with the Trump family business.
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OPEC Plus Agrees to Small Boost in Oil Production
Saudi Arabia, the de facto leader of the oil cartel, sees advantages in increasing output despite market risks.
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$55 Billion Deal for Electronic Arts Is Among the Biggest Buyouts Ever
Jared Kushner’s private equity firm and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund are among the investors taking the video game giant private.
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Jared Kushner’s Firm Is Said to Be Part of $50 Billion Buyout of Electronic Arts
Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, is said to be in talks with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Silver Lake to buy out the video game giant.
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Football Is Coming to Saudi Arabia, Where Soccer Is King
Saudi Arabia will host a flag football tournament featuring N.F.L. stars in the spring, in a mutually beneficial sports expansion.
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Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.
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Trump Meets With Tiger Woods About Merging PGA Tour with LIV Golf
The president has been agitating recently to repair the divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf that has shadowed professional golf for several years.
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PGA Tour and LIV Golf Look for Merger Deal Under Trump
A tie-up involving the tour and LIV Golf was stalled under President Biden. They’re aiming to forge a new agreement under President Trump.
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Trump Met PGA Commissioner About Saudi Golf Tour Deal
Tour officials said the session at the White House “brought us closer to a final deal” that would be subject to Justice Department antitrust scrutiny.