HEALTHCARE-

Burjeel to launch surgery centers in Riyadh: ADX-listed healthcare provider Burjeel Holdings plans to launch two specialized day surgery centers in Riyadh by 2025, as part of its regional expansion in Saudi Arabia, according to an ADX disclosure (pdf). The centers will provide minimally invasive services in oncology, gynecology, orthopedics, and neurology, with capex investments of USD 30-40 mn each. The facilities are expected to generate SAR 150-200 mn in revenue when fully operating, according to the disclosure.

HOSPITALITY-

South Korean hotel management company H2O has established its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi to kick off operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The company manages some 680 properties and more than 190k units.

Kleindienst Group’s flagship project The Heart of Europe will launch and operate the InterContinental Resort Portofino in Dubai, after inking an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts, Trade Arabia reports. The resort is slated to open in early 2026.

SPACE-

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center completed 50% of the construction andassembly of the MBZ-Sat satellite, slated for completion before the end of June ahead of its launch in 2H 2024, Al Bayan reports. The center has conducted technical tests for all of the satellite’s components, with the majority of components sourced locally. The 800 kg satellite is expected to more than double image capture accuracy with triple data transfer speed, when compared to its predecessor, KhalifaSat. The satellite has been in the works since October 2020. Its operational duration in orbit is expected to last eight years at 613 km.

LOGISTICS-

UAE’s AD Ports Group subsidiary Kezad Group will transfer the management and operation of its built up assets — amounting to around 750k sqm — to Kezad Assets Management Company, according to a press release.

AVIATION-

Etihad Airways has added three new Boeing 787-9s to its fleet, the airline said on Monday. The airline had ordered four Dreamliners to fuel its expansion to new destinations, it said earlier.

National carrierEmirates is introducing daily flights to Colombia,starting from 3 June, according to a statement. The flights to the Colombian capital, Bogota, will take to the air via Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, witha stop in Miami, Florida.

SPORTS-

President Mohammed bin Zayed met Fifa chief Gianni Infantino yesterday at Qasr Al Bahr during his visit to attend the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai, Wam reports. The president discussed with Infantino the prospects of promoting the cooperation between the Emirates and Fifa.

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