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Paramount Is in Talks With Arab Wealth Funds on WBD Bid — but Not Because the Ellisons Need the Money | AnalysisBy Roger Cheng and Sharon Waxman Paramount is in advanced discussions with Saudi, Qatari and United Arab Emirate sovereign wealth funds about investing in its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, despite Paramount’s official denials, TheWrap has learned. The strategy is aimed at strengthening support for the Ellisons’ bid from the Trump administration, which has been courting Saudi interests and other Gulf investments in the United States, as well as blocking Comcast CEO Brian Roberts from cutting his own deal with the Saudis. ![]() Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. |