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SoftBank seeks $100B from Middle East for AI-focused company acquisitions
SoftBank Group is reportedly seeking up to $100 billion from Middle Eastern investors to establish a new fund. This fund would acquire established companies and integrate AI and robotics to enhance their operations and …
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BC Partners Credit to invest $300M in LIV Golf for bankruptcy exit
BC Partners Credit is set to invest $300 million in LIV Golf to help the circuit exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This new financing aims to establish LIV Golf as a player-owned, team-focused league for the 2027 season. The …
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Saudi Arabia launches Ceer EV brand, creating rivalry with PIF-backed Lucid
Saudi Arabia has launched its first domestic electric vehicle brand, Ceer, which will compete with U.S. rival Lucid, a company in which Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) holds a majority stake. Ceer unveiled t…
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EA owners consider merger with Savvy Games after $55B buyout · 2 sources tracked
Electronic Arts, recently acquired by a Saudi Arabian government consortium for $55 billion, is reportedly exploring a merger with Savvy Games Group. This potential move aims to create a larger, more dominant entity wit…
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Saudi AI firm Humain eyes IPO, seeks external funding and data center expansion
Saudi AI company Humain is preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by 2029, aiming for listings in both Saudi Arabia and New York. This move signifies a shift towards external funding, as the kingdom's Public Inv…
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Saudi AI firm Humain plans IPO and $2.5B fund for data center expansion
Saudi Arabian AI company Humain is preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with plans for a dual listing in Saudi Arabia and New York by 2029. Concurrently, the company aims to raise a $2.5 billion fund from glob…
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection after failing to find viable business model
LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed professional golf league, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to an unsustainable business model and a lack of viable financial backing. The league, which attracted top players wi…
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Nations pursue 'Sovereign AI' to ensure autonomy and serve local needs · 1 source tracked
The concept of "Sovereign AI" is gaining traction globally as countries and companies seek to avoid over-reliance on AI systems from dominant nations like the U.S. and China. This movement prioritizes data privacy in Eu…
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Mistral AI partners with Saudi's Humain AI for Middle East expansion
Mistral AI has entered into a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian company Humain AI to advance AI sovereignty in the Middle East. The collaboration aims to develop advanced AI models, particularly those strong in A…
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Saudi Arabia leads $55B buyout of Electronic Arts, largest leveraged buyout on record
Electronic Arts (EA) has officially been acquired in a $55 billion deal led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This transaction marks the largest leveraged buyout in history, with the Public Investment Fund now h…
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Electronic Arts to go private in $55B deal with PIF, Silver Lake
Electronic Arts is set to transition to a private company on August 4, 2026, concluding its 35-year history as a public entity. The acquisition, valued at $55 billion, is a leveraged buyout involving the Public Investme…
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EU Commission approves $55bn EA acquisition by Saudi Arabia's PIF
The European Commission has approved the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The commission stated that the deal would not raise competition concerns. This approval clear…
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EU approves Saudi-led $55B takeover of Electronic Arts
The European Union's executive branch has granted antitrust approval for a $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The European Commission found the deal would not raise co…
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Gulf AI ambitions bottlenecked by Nvidia chip dominance
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are investing billions to become AI hubs, but their efforts are significantly hampered by a reliance on Nvidia for advanced AI chips. Despite attempts to diversify suppliers wit…
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Games Done Quick cancels SNK stream over Saudi Arabia ties · 2 sources tracked
Games Done Quick (GDQ) abruptly canceled a sponsored stream featuring the game developer SNK during their summer charity event. The decision was made mid-stream due to community concerns about SNK's majority ownership b…
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Saudi tech firm Elm eyes Hong Kong for smart city and Asia gateway
Saudi Arabian tech company Elm is exploring a partnership with Hong Kong to develop smart city initiatives and establish a regional market gateway. Elm, supported by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, sees Hong Kong…
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Meta's AI Cloud Ambitions Face Scrutiny Over Cost and Strategy
Meta's reported plan to sell excess AI computing capacity is being met with skepticism regarding its strategic fit and economic viability. Mark Douglas, CEO of MNTN, argues that building AI data centers in the United St…
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Saudi Arabia's PIF pivots to domestic focus, scaling back foreign investments
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, is shifting its strategy to focus on making the kingdom a central hub for global economic activity. This new direction involves prioritizing domesti…
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Saudi Aramco chairman calls for "energy realism" amid AI demand
Saudi Aramco chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is advocating for "energy realism," emphasizing the continued necessity of fossil fuels despite the growth of renewables. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priori…
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SpaceX IPO Boosts Saudi Prince's Fortune, Fuels AI Investments
SpaceX's recent stock surge has significantly increased the wealth of Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and his investment firm, Kingdom Holding Co. The firm's stake in SpaceX is now valued at nearly $7 billio…