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SoftBank is seeking to raise up to $100B from Gulf investors for a fund to buy companies and improve their operations with AI and other advanced tech

Founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son has held talks with senior figures in the UAE in recent weeks

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SoftBank is seeking to raise up to $100B from Gulf investors for a fund to buy companies and improve their operations with AI and other advanced tech

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