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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Takes Full Ownership of Four Major Football Clubs

The Public Investment Fund has acquired the remaining twenty-five percent stakes in Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, completing the ownership transition as Saudi Arabia seeks stronger governance, commercial sustainability and international investment appeal for its football clubs.
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Saudi Arabia Raises U.S. Treasury Holdings Above One Hundred and Forty-Two Billion Dollars

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