FCC Approves Paramount's Sale of 49.5% Stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar

FCC Approves Paramount's Sale of 49.5% Stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar

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The FCC has approved Paramount's sale of a 49.5% equity stake to investors from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. This decision comes despite concerns about potential influence from these governments over the CBS owner. The FCC rejected these concerns, allowing the transaction to proceed.

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Originally published by arstechnica