| curl-6 said: Oil is a finite resource that will run out eventually, so the Saudis want to diversify their investments as much as they can. As for Kushner, probably looking to strengthen right-wing media reach and secure another asset for the culture war. Only bright side is that the Saudis have at least been fairly hands-off so far in terms of not radically changing the game IP they're invested in. |
The investment in the games industry is also a part of the Saudi royal family's sportswashing efforts. See also: their hands in FIFA, professional golf, and the WWE. The next WrestleMania is going to be held in Riyadh. It's all a part of Saudi Vision 2030.
Kushner will absolutely use his share to try to exert the Trump family's will on EA. At least he's likely to be a minority partner, while Silver Lake and the PIF will be the majority owners. He has nowhere near the financial resources of SL or the Saudis.
