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Mar 2025
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Mubadala Weighs Du Stake Sale, ADQ’s $25...

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HEADLINES:

- Mubadala Weighs Selling Part of $1 Billion Stake in Du

- ADQ, Energy Capital Partners Announce $25B+ Data Center Energy Deal

- Adani in Advanced Talks to Acquire Emaar India for $1.4 Billion

- Keeta using penetration pricing to win in the Saudi market.

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