Post by : Bianca
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Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the fourth board meeting of 2025 highlighted ADQ’s impressive portfolio strength. The board discussed third-quarter results that showed remarkable growth across key sectors essential for the nation’s economic advancement.
Comprehensive reports on ADQ’s transport and logistics sector were shared, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing Abu Dhabi’s global stature. Notably, Etihad Airways achieved its best nine-month performance ever, reporting a profit after tax of AED 1.7 billion, a 26% year-over-year increase. Revenues reached AED 21.7 billion, with 16.1 million passengers—an 18% rise—leading to a new operational record of 300 daily flights.
Abu Dhabi Airports also showcased significant milestones, facilitating 8.49 million passengers in Q3, which marks a 10.1% increase from the previous year and establishes a continued streak of double-digit quarterly growth. Furthermore, AD Ports Group recorded its highest net quarterly profit since its IPO, reaching AED 596 million, which reflects a substantial 34% increase year-on-year, along with a Guinness World Record for operating the largest number of AI agents—205—within a logistics center.
In the energy sector, TAQA pushed forward its international strategy across power and water, reporting AED 42.7 billion in revenues for the first nine months of 2025, a 2.9% uplift mainly from transmission and distribution activities. With an EBITDA of AED 16 billion and a net income of AED 6.1 billion, efficient asset management has ensured consistent demand.
Another focal point was sustainable manufacturing, with TA’ZIZ continuing to establish a premier industrial ecosystem. This included the award of a AED 7.3 billion EPC contract for a large PVC complex in the UAE, aimed at boosting domestic chemical production and exploring new downstream markets. TA’ZIZ also entered a 50-year partnership with ADNOC Logistics and Services to create a dedicated chemicals port in Al Ruwais, enhancing export capabilities and supporting the UAE’s industrial competitiveness.
The board assessed ongoing integration of advanced technologies to enhance productivity. A workshop was conducted among senior leaders to investigate smart automation applications for streamlined operations and improved decision-making across ADQ’s portfolio.
His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, ADQ's Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, noted that these milestones highlight effective strategy implementation aligned with national objectives. He emphasized that continuous growth, infrastructure investment, and innovation are fundamental for sustainable value creation.
Senior officials, including His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attended the meeting, which also reviewed community initiatives and ADQ’s role as Headline Partner of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, attracting top global investors managing over US$70 trillion in assets.
This fourth board meeting affirmed ADQ’s progress in fostering resilient sectors, advancing economic diversification, and executing projects that enhance Abu Dhabi’s global competitiveness.
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