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Saudi sovereign fund acquires MBC television in $2 billion deal

The new owners said they will invest in local content production, expand streaming on Shahid and explore ventures in music, gaming and live events

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MBC Chairman Waleed Al-Ibrahim at the firm's trading debut on Riyadh's Tadawul Stock Exchange

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund agreed to buy a 54% controlling stake in MBC Group, consolidating its leadership in revamping the kingdom’s approach to media and entertainment.

The near $2 billion purchase essentially transfers the company – one...