> Do we know this somehow? Beyond a doubt, if they have power they will use it.
I remember reading this somewhere, but I can't find a source. It is conceivable they may choose to be more "activist" with their holdings in the future, but thus far I can't think of any examples of them using their holdings to exert influence over the company's they invested in. Certainly they must be cognizant of the fact that doing so at this time would make most companies reluctant to accept their investment.
I think you have a point in general, but let's not take the proclamations at face value.
> The Saudis haven’t tended to try and influence their investments, they are mostly a silent investor so far
Do we know this somehow? Beyond a doubt, if they have power they will use it.