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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 3 MIN

Saudi’s $55B EA Bet, Iraq’s Starlink Deal & Bin Sulayem’s Malaysia Move

from The Smashi Business Show · host Augustus Media

Saudi Arabia moves closer to a $55 billion takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts, Iraq signs a landmark agreement with Starlink as part of a broader investment package with United States companies, and Malaysia responds after former DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem takes the helm at MMC Port Holdings. We break down what happened, why it matters and what these developments could mean for the region's technology, logistics and investment ambitions.

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