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AD Ports Group First Global Trade & Logistics Company to Achieve the Highest Tier IV Standard for Data Centre Accreditation from the Uptime Institute

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24December 2025:AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announcedit is the first global trade and logistics company to achieve Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility, the highest standard in data centre accreditation, from the Uptime Institute – a New York-based premier certification network for data centre performance.

This significant accomplishment highlights the Group’s dedication to digital transformation, operational resilience, and technological innovation.Tier IV certification isgranted to data centres that are designed to be entirely fault tolerant, enabling them to withstand unplanned events without disruption to operations.

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Pay10 and Commercial Bank of Dubai Launch Open Finance Under the UAE’s AlTareq Initiative

Dubai, UAE, 28 December 2025: Pay10 and Commercial Bank of Dubai has announced the successful go-live of Open Finance services under the UAE’s Open Finance Initiative, AlTareq, marking a significant advancement in the country’s transition toward regulated, customer-centric digital financial services.

As part of this milestone, CBD in collaboration with Pay10 has enabled its retail current and savings accounts to connect through the UAE’s Open Finance framework, allowing customers to securely share data and initiate payments in line with Central Bank of the UAE regulations. This activation represents one of the first large-scale retail implementations of Open Finance capabilities in the country, moving beyond controlled pilots into live customer usage.

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Mintiply Capital to lead AED 1.2bn F&B and e-commerce investment deal in GCC

  • Investment banking advisory firm currently leading the strategic exit for a diversified group and positioning the asset for acquisition by qualified regional and international investors
  • With Gulf’s M&A activity surpassing $115 billion in 2025, the appetite for strategic acquisitions across the UAE and Saudi Arabia has never been stronger

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 17, 2025: Mintiply Capital, an investment banking advisory firm specialized in managing and structuring investment transactions, is set to lead an AED 1.2 billion investment opportunity for one of the GCC’s fastest-growing food and beverage groups.

The firm is currently advising on the strategic exit process for this diversified F&B group, providing guidance across the full transaction lifecycle, from valuation and deal structuring to investor onboarding and regulatory coordination. Mintiply Capital is supporting the positioning of the asset for acquisition by presenting the opportunity to qualified regional and international investors, ensuring a seamless transition of ownership and helping maximize value for all stakeholders.

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EmCoin & Hotdesk Sign MOU to Launch DESK Token as World’s First Hybrid Token ICO from Abu Dhabi

December 25, 2025

In a milestone announcement revealed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Emirates Coin Investment (EmCoin), the first UAE SCA-licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider, and Hotdesk, the global leader in flexible workspace technology, signed an MoU to explore launching the groundbreaking DESK Token Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

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ADQ closes USD 5 billion financing deal with Asian financial institutions

·       ADQ closed a USD 5 billion syndicated term financing deal, achieving an oversubscription of over 3 times

  • ADQ’s debut financing in the Greater China region secured banking relations with over 30 leading financial institutions in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
  • The five-year term financing will diversify ADQ’s funding mix, supporting its medium-term investment strategy and reinforcing its robust liquidity profile

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 December 2025: ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, today announced the successful closing of its debut five-year, USD 5 billion syndicated term financing deal in the Greater China region.  Due to strong demand from financial institutions in China, the deal was oversubscribed by approximately USD 12 billion—three times the original launch size of USD 4 billion. Subsequently, ADQ increased the size of the transaction to USD 5 billion.

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