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Sky ends controversial news joint venture in United Arab Emirates

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Sky is exiting its joint venture with the UAE's Sky News Arabia due to concerns over its coverage of the Sudan war, which faced accusations of genocide denial. The UK broadcaster will relinquish ownership but retain a brand licensing deal for the Abu Dhabi-based channel, created in 2010 to rival Al Jazeera and BBC News Arabic.
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Sky News Arabia to retain name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of atrocities in SudanSky is exiting its TV news joint venture with the United Arab Emirates, Sky News Arabia, which has been criticised for its coverage of the war in Sudan, with accusations of genocide denial. Sky and its partner IMI – the investment vehicle controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the vice-president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City – have announced a new commercial deal in w

Sky ends controversial news joint venture in United Arab Emirates
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