Afternoon edition: Who’s behind Abu D habi bid? $30b Santos takeover explained

Email The Abu Dhabi consortium behind the $30bn Santos takeover bid is a major player across the Middle East and Africa looking to expand globally. So who are the key players in this mega deal?

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