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Byju’s founder loses bid to overturn Singapore jail sentence

Singapore's High Court rejected Byju Raveendran's appeal against his jail sentence. This ruling effectively bars him from entering Singapore without serving the term. Raveendran maintains his innocence regarding any court order breaches. Foreign investors are pursuing claims against the Byju's founder globally. Qatar Investment Authority welcomes the court's decision and…

The Economic Times

Singapore Court declines stay of Byju’s founder’s sentence

Singapore's High Court denied a stay on Byju Raveendran's jail sentence. The founder of the failed education startup faces imprisonment if he returns. Raveendran has appealed the contempt ruling to Singapore's Court of Appeal. Foreign investors are pursuing claims against Raveendran globally. The Qatar Investment Authority welcomed the court's latest…

The Economic Times

Gulf countries act as propellants for SpaceX IPO as billions flow in

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Kuwait Investment Authority have each placed orders for shares worth $1 billion to $5 billion, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. The $580 billion Qatar Investment Authority is also likely to make a significant commitment, the people said.

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Byju Raveendran says settlement near after Singapore court contempt order

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran announced a settlement in principle with lenders like GLAS Trust and Qatar Investment Authority, following a Singapore court's contempt ruling. He stated the court proceedings created a misleading impression, as parties were nearing a comprehensive settlement and no wrongdoing was found on his part or other…

The Economic Times

Byju’s founder Raveendran sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court

Byju Raveendran, founder of the failed Indian tech firm Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt. The court found he disobeyed multiple orders concerning his assets. This latest setback comes as foreign investors, including Qatar Investment Authority, pursue him globally to recover…

The Economic Times

Developer Hongkong Land launches a $6.4B Singapore real estate fund, the country's largest, as part of CEO Michael Smith's strategic pivot

The new fund has the Qatar Investment Authority as a key investor, as Hongkong Land focuses on commercial property and slims its residential business.

Fortune

Microsoft-Backed d-Matrix Raises $275M At $2B Valuation, Claims 10X Faster AI Performance Than Nvidia's GPU Systems

Microsoft-backed (NASDAQ:MSFT) semiconductor company d-Matrix on Nov. 12 announced it raised $275 million while claiming its artificial intelligence chips outperform graphics processing units-based systems, which are often built around Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) hardware.

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Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund takes a stake in Audi’s future F1 team

Qatar Investment Authority has announced it will be a ‘long-term investor and partner’ to Audi’s F1 team from 2026.

Al Jazeera

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala said to consider buying Heathrow stake

If Mubadala buys into Heathrow, it would become the airport’s third Gulf state-backed shareholder alongside PIF and the Qatar Investment Authority

Evening Standard

Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a loophole in federal election law that allows foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures

The Independent UK

Manchester United takeover: The big British names you might not know are owned by Qatar

"What does Qatar want from a foreign policy that has a mix of soft and hard power? And how did it become so important on the world stage?"

Manchester Evening News

Matthew Moulding praises SoftBank after THG signs AutoStore Systems deal

SoftBank sold its entire stake in THG to Mr Moulding and Qatar Investment Authority, the country's sovereign wealth fund, in October 2022

Birmingham Post

Qatar will try to buy ALL of Manchester United 'in full takeover' as bid deadline nears

The Glazers' reign as Manchester United owners looks to finally be nearing its end with Qatar Investment Authority willing to lodge a bid to buy the club in its entirety

Daily Mirror

Qatar fund linked to Liverpool helping with 'imminent' bid for Manchester United

Qatar Investment Authority have been working with local investors over a potential deal

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QIA break silence on plans amid Liverpool takeover talk as BBC issue 'sex prank' apology

Your Liverpool morning digest as Qatar Investment Authority break silence on plans amid takeover talk of the Reds, plus the BBC have issued an apology following their coverage of the FA Cup match against Wolves

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool takeover latest as Qatar Investment Authority break silence on plans

Potential investment from the Middle East has sparked debate but FSG have yet to receive a bid for Liverpool

Tribune News Service

Jared Kushner’s family business dealings under congressional scrutiny

Two congressional committees headed by Democrats reportedly ask in new letters whether Jared Kushner was led “to improperly influence U.S. tax, trade and national security policies” to bail out his family’s real estate business.

Salon

Dems probe Jared "conflict of interest"

Congress wants to know if Jared sought to "influence" or "interfere with" policy to advance business interests

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The Times of India

Gautam Adani weighs raising $5 billion in equity as banks urge deleveraging

MUMBAI: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is courting sovereign wealth funds to raise roughly $5 billion in equity across his sprawling business empire and reduce leverage, people familiar with the matter said.

Birmingham Post

Rollercoaster year for Matthew Moulding's THG continues as shares recover from historic low

The Manchester-based online retailer owns Lookfantastic, Cult Beauty and MyProtein

Birmingham Post

SoftBank sells entire THG stake to Matthew Moulding and Qatar

THG said it will receive £31m in proceeds after agreeing to sell 67.8 million shares to Qatar Investment Authority

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Aims to Invest $3 Bln in Pakistan

The Qatar Investment Authority aims to invest $3 billion in Pakistan, the Qatari ruler's office said on Wednesday. "The Qatar Investment Authority announced its aspiration to invest $3 billion in various commercial and investment sectors in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan," the Emiri Diwan said. The announcement was made during…

Al Jazeera

Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan economy

The Qatar Investment Authority’s announcement comes as Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Doha on an official trip.

The Guardian - UK

UK and US banks among biggest backers of Russian ‘carbon bombs’, data shows

Ukrainian campaigners call for immediate end to investments, to cut funds to war and help avoid climate breakdown

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan PM Seeks Qatari Investment in Energy and Aviation Sectors

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Qatar to invest in Pakistan's energy and aviation sectors during a meeting with the Qatar Investment Authority in Doha on Tuesday, according to a statement from Sharif's office. Sharif travelled to Qatar earlier on Tuesday in hopes of attracting trade and investment for his…

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