Aviation & MRO Expansion: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim secured standalone CAR-145 maintenance approval from San Marino’s SMCAA, expanding its line and base maintenance for San Marino (T7)-registered aircraft at Dubai South, with the certification completed in under three months. World Cup Finance Fight: FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in a new World Cup commercial entity is triggering a major backlash, with UEFA and 55 European nations backing a boycott if the proposal goes through—raising the stakes for governance and funding models. FIFA Stake Sale Details: Infantino’s “Fifa Forward Enterprise” proposal would boost distributions for member federations and set a September 19 support deadline, while critics warn it could turn football’s flagship event into an investment product. Sports Business Pressure: FIFA’s commercial push is also drawing scrutiny over who benefits, including claims that major financiers like JPMorgan are advising on the investor pitch. Community & Local Business: A San Marino-rooted children’s charity effort highlighted by a local family’s lemonade stand raised $6,129 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, underscoring how community ties can translate into real funding.