Saudi Arabia funds new digital news platform in U.S., launches White House lobbying effort

CNBC2021-07-09

KEY POINTS Saudi Arabia is funding a digital news platform that will feature some U.S.-based media professionals as it begins a new lobbying effort aimed at the White House and Congress. The platform...

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eyescold
2021-07-09
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2021-07-09
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