EA's $55bn Privatization and Saudi Arabia's Soft Power Play
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Human Rights Watch criticizes the proposed $55 billion buyout of EA by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, highlighting concerns over the fund's links to human rights abuses and the use of state wealth for vanity projects, raising ethical questions about the involvement of Saudi interests in the gaming industry.
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- EA's Deal to Go Private Could Be Good for Investors, Bad for Employees Bloomberg.com
- With the Purchase of EA, Saudi Arabia Wields Soft Power With a Game Controller The Ringer
- Video games maker Electronic Arts strikes $55bn deal to go private Financial Times
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