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Saudi Investment Takes Off: PIF’s Stake in London Heathrow

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and French firm Ardian have acquired a combined 37.6% stake in Heathrow Airport for £3.26 billion, marking a strategic move to expand global infrastructure investments and support the airport's modernization plans.

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