Sector : Logistics
Country : UAE
AD Ports Group has rapidly emerged as one of the Middle East’s most iconic companies, transforming from a regional port operator into a global trade and logistics powerhouse. In 2024, the group achieved recordbreaking financial results, with revenue surging 48 per cent year-on-year to Dhs17.29bn and EBITDA climbing 69 per cent to Dhs4.51bn.
Net profit rose 31 per cent to Dhs1.78bn, driven by strong performances across all five business clusters: Ports, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Maritime & Shipping, Logistics, and Digital. The year marked significant milestones in AD Ports Group’s international expansion strategy. Key developments included securing a 25-year concession at Karachi Port in Pakistan, acquiring a 60 per cent stake in Tbilisi Dry Port in Georgia, and entering into joint ventures to operate terminals in Angola and Tanzania.
The group also signed agreements to develop and manage cruise terminals in Egypt’s Safaga, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh ports, enhancing its presence in the Red Sea region. Domestically, the inauguration of the Dhs3.1bn CMA Terminals Khalifa Port in December 2024 expanded the port’s capacity by 23 per cent, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global trade hub.
Additionally, the integration of Noatum and Global Feeder Shipping consolidated the group’s global footprint, with operations now spanning over 50 countries across five continents. In 2025, AD Ports Group continues its growth trajectory, with Q1 revenue increasing 18 per cent year-on-year to Dhs4.60bn and net profit rising 16 per cent to Dhs464m.
The group commenced operations at the Al Faya Dry Port facility, strategically located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and signed significant lease agreements in its KEZAD economic zone, further solidifying its role in regional trade and logistics. With its robust financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and commitment to innovation, the group stands as a testament to the UAE’s vision of economic diversification and global integration.
