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Macron’s Gulf Push Straddles Divide Between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Bloomberg Technology Friday 04 September 2026, 04:15 UTC By Dinesh Nair, Samy Adghirni and Omar El Chmouri 1 min read
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent trip to Paris showed glimpses of the depth of the French-Saudi relationship. He was spotted with Emmanuel Macron at the Esports World Cup, which was moved out of Riyadh due to the Iran war, and the two unveiled deals spanning everything from technology and defense to a €6 billion theme park.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent trip to Paris showed glimpses of the depth of the French-Saudi relationship. He was spotted with Emmanuel Macron at the Esports World Cup, which was moved out of Riyadh due to the Iran war, and the two unveiled deals spanning everything from technology and defense to a €6 billion theme park.
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