Jul 24

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UK Clears Telegraph Stake; Fredriksen Li...

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HEADLINES:

♦ UK Clears Abu Dhabi’s 15% Stake in Telegraph, Ending Long-Running Ownership Dispute

♦ Shipping Billionaire John Fredriksen Lists Chelsea Mansion Amid UK Tax Shakeup

♦ Saudi Arabia announces $5bn in Syria investments

♦ RAK Tourism CEO Raki Phillips to Leave for Senior Role at Accor

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