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Mubadala Acquires Major Stake in European Semiconductor Manufacturer

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala has taken a substantial minority stake in a leading European chipmaker, deepening the United Arab Emirates’ exposure to strategically important semiconductor production.
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