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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Moves Toward European Approval for Fifty-Five Billion United States Dollar Electronic Arts Acquisition

A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to receive European Union approval for its proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts, expanding the Kingdom’s global presence in gaming and entertainment as part of a broader investment strategy beyond traditional energy sectors.

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