ADFW 2025; Trump Flags Netflix-Warner Deal concerns | Horizons Middle East & Africa 12/8/2025
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The Abu Dhabi Finance 2025 Week has begun, with President Trump expressing concerns over Netflix's acquisition of Warner Brothers due to potential antitrust issues. Other global news includes strained Chinese-Japanese relations and a thwarted coup attempt in Benin. Key industry leaders are participating in the event, including heads from Barclays and BNY.
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Abu Dhabi Finance 2025 Week kicks off. Also on the show: President Trump has raised potential antitrust concerns for Netflix's planned acquisition of Warner Brothers; Chinese and Japanese ties come under further strain after a Chinese fighter aircraft trained fire-control radar on Japanese military jets; Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as its new group CEO; Benin says it has thwarted a coup attempt by military officers. Guests include: Stephen Dainton, Barclays, President & Investment Bank Management Head; Hani Kablawi, BNY, Head of International; Victoria Harling, Ninety One, CIO Middle East and Co-Head of Emerging Market Corporate Debt. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on December 8, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.