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The economics of the World Cup. Did it pay off?
17 Jul 2026. Spain against Argentina in the final on Sunday. But behind the football, has the first 48-team World Cup actually paid off? We get the commercial verdict from Abigail Carpenter of Greenberg Traurig. Plus, Dubai has handed over its biggest batch of new homes in years. Is the market finally shifting towards buyers? We ask Andrew Cummings of Savills. India has issued guidance for its sailors in the Strait of Hormuz, and we look at the implications for shipping with Captain Zarir Irani (yes, we have a Captain!). And opening a business bank account in the UAE could soon take minutes…
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