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Sky exits UAE news venture after genocide denial accusations

The Guardian UK Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:10 UTC By Mark Sweney Media business correspondent 1 min read
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Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in SudanSky is exiting its TV news joint venture with the United Arab Emirates, Sky News Arabia, which has been criticised for its coverage of the war in Sudan, with accusations of genocide denial. Sky and its partner IMI – the investment vehicle controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the vice-president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City – have announced a new commercial deal...

Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in Sudan

Sky is exiting its TV news joint venture with the United Arab Emirates, Sky News Arabia, which has been criticised for its coverage of the war in Sudan, with accusations of genocide denial.

Sky and its partner IMI – the investment vehicle controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the vice-president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City – have announced a new commercial deal in which the UK-based broadcaster will relinquish all strategic and operational ownership of the 24-hour Arabic language news and current affairs service.

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