Among the 200 princes, businessmen and senior officials arrested in Saudi Arabia’s sweeping anti-corruption crackdown are the two most important media moguls in the Arab world, potentially giving the kingdom’s powerful crown prince huge sway over news and opinion. Waleed al-Ibrahim, founder of Al Arabiya-owner Middle East Broadcasting Center, and Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, majority owner of Rotana Group, between them control a wide network of Middle Eastern television channels, radio stations, music labels and digital entertainment assets from Morocco to Oman. Both men were arrested over the weekend as part of the anti-corruption drive led by Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince. While the corruption allegations remain under investigation, observers worry that the Dubai-based media groups could potentially fall into government hands just as Prince Mohammed is strengthening his hold over the kingdom. “The prospect of bringing the giants of Saudi and Arab media under unified government control is worrying. It raises concern that the diversity of opinion and coverage will be further curtailed,” said Kristin Diwan, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. “Mohammed bin Salman is clearly intent on controlling the message as he conducts a dramatic restructuring of the Saudi state and economy.”