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WorldUnited Arab EmiratesPublished Oct 19, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT

Freshfields Apologizes After Partner's Leaked Email Dismisses Middle East Investment

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer issued an 'unreserved' apology after a leaked email showed a senior partner suggesting excluding 'Middle Eastern sovereign wealth money' from investing in its AI unit, projected to be worth billions.

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Business & EconomyUnited Arab EmiratesPublished Oct 17, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT

FIFA Partners with ADI Predictstreet for 2026 World Cup Amid Legitimacy Concerns

FIFA secured a multi-year, $150 million partnership with ADI Predictstreet for the 2026 World Cup, making it the first official prediction market partner, despite the company's extremely low trading volumes and ties to the Abu Dhabi royal family.

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