The Lagardère affair and the indictment in recent days of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is not good omen for Qatar and its French investments. According to RMC, Doha reacted quickly by brandishing the threat of withdrawal from PSG and beIN Sports in particular. A perspective to be nuanced nevertheless in view of the Qatari plans.
For some time now, large maneuvers have been launched on the side of the Little Emirate, which seeks to diversify its investment and sources of income. France is no longer the past Eldorado and Qatar is now intended now with other international partners – in particular American – like Saudi Arabia.
Shares ceded here and there
Even more significant, the formerly frozen and tormented relationships between Doha and Riyadh have warmed considerably. To the point that the Media BeIN Sports group should pass half under the Saudi pavilion very soon. The announced end of the hitherto known model. As a reminder, QSI recently also sold 12.5% of its shares in the capital of PSG to the US Arctos investor.
However, the promise of Emir Tamim Ben Hamad Al Thani to invest 10 billion euros in France, formulated last year, remains current, according to Qatarian diplomacy. “” Qatar is committed and proud of its investments in France and has no divestment plan. Qatar will continue to diversify its investment interests on a global scale “, Indicates this Saturday the international media office of Qatar.
