CRYPTO-

Bitcoin.com launched its first MENA office at the Dubai Multi Commodities Center’s crypto center, according to a press release. The Dubai expansion will connect the global crypto services company, which also operates a crypto-focused education platform and news site, to the emirate’s growing digital economy, the statement read.

REAL ESTATE-

25 Degrees secures USD 100 mn Palm Jumeirah plot for luxury villas: Dubai-based real estate developer 25 Degrees acquired a 90k sq ft plot at the tip of Palm Jumeirah for USD 100 mn, Arabian Business reports. This marks their second major Palm Jumeirah project, after it sold a villa development for USD 17 mn last year.

The details: The new development will feature five luxury villas, including a double-sized beachfront property with 120 meters of private beach access.

LOGISTICS-

Fujairah Terminal, FFZA eye maritime investments: AD Ports logistics solutions subsidiary Fujairah Terminals has inked an MoU with the Fujairah Freezone Authority (FFZA) to develop Fujairah’s maritime sector capabilities, according to a statement. Under the agreement, the pair aim to attract further investment, boost operations, and support sustainable growth in Fujairah. The two parties seek to exchange statistical data, business forecasts, and other intelligence regarding container movement by road and sea.

Why the terminal is important: Developed in 2017, the Fujairah Terminals — located on UAE’s eastern coast — boasts a multi-purpose area for cargo services and offers several services, including container handling, general cargo, cruise, transshipment and others. It serves as a maritime gateway that aims to boost trade between GCC countries, India, the Red Sea, and East Africa.

HEALTHCARE-

Healthcare clinic Mediclinic is merging its Al Noor Hospital and Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi, according to a press release. Operations at the Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital will wind down due to structural limitations, and be transferred to Airport Road Hospital. The expanded campus — which will become a 265-bed, 74 sqm facility — will be backed by AED 120 mn in investments. The new facility will have specialized oncology, cardiovascular, surgery, musculoskeletal, women’s health, and ophthalmology units.

BUSINESS-

The International Trademark Association will establish its MENA regional office in Dubai in 2H 2025, Wam reports. The Dubai office will serve as a collaboration hub with regional partners on intellectual property matters and focus on training programs, policy development, and capacity building for stakeholders across MENA markets.

AVIATION-

Kintsugi partners with GMF to support eVTOL rollout in Indonesia: Abu Dhabi-based AI and tech firm Kintsugi Holding ’s aviation subsidiary inked an MoU with Autocraft and Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia to build a local support ecosystem for Southeast Asia’s eVTOL aircraft, according to a press release.

The details:The agreement designates GMF as the official maintenance, repair, and operation partner for Autocrat’s flagship E20+ aircraft. The two sides will also cooperate on technical training, regulatory alignment, and knowledge transfer to localize advanced aviation capabilities.

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