Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler in trade, industry, and logistics, has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting an exceptional year of financial growth and international expansion marked by record revenue and profit levels. The report coincides with the group’s efforts to strengthen its key trading corridors, enhance its asset portfolio, and improve its balance sheet, in addition to making strategic investments in port infrastructure, logistics capabilities, and maritime connectivity.
The report indicates the group’s successful amplification of its presence in vital trade routes and key geographical areas, including the UAE, Europe, Egypt, Pakistan, and Africa. This strategy has allowed the group to maintain business stability and bolster global connectivity despite economic and geopolitical challenges, such as regional tensions, tariffs, and disruptions in global supply chains.
The ports, economic cities, free zones, marine, and shipping sectors were pivotal in achieving these results, with revenues reaching 20.77 billion dirhams and net profits totaling 2.07 billion dirhams, reflecting increases of 20% and 13%, respectively, compared to 2024. Since 2020, the revenues and profits have more than quintupled, illustrating the group’s smart expansion strategy.
In 2025, plans were announced for expanding the “CMA Terminals at Khalifa Port” in partnership with CMA CGM, alongside acquiring stakes in container terminal operators in Egypt and Syria. Additionally, the group revealed the development of the “Kizad East Port Said” industrial and logistics zone, spanning 20 square kilometers at the entrance of the Suez Canal.
Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, remarked, “The new record results achieved by the group not only demonstrate the scale and resilience of its diverse business model and the efficiency of its integrated sectors, but also embody the growing trust placed in Abu Dhabi Ports Group by clients, partners, and investors as a key driver of sustainable economic development. The operational flexibility of Abu Dhabi Ports Group allows for swift adaptation to fluctuations in the global trading environment while consistently achieving stable, strong profitability throughout economic cycles.”
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, stated, “The outstanding performance of the group in 2025 is the result of several factors, including disciplined execution, increased asset maturity, and the growing significance of our trade corridor strategy and regional approach for clients and partners worldwide. In line with our leadership’s guidance, we continued in 2025 to strengthen the connections between our ports, maritime services, logistics platforms, and economic zones, creating a comprehensive and harmonious system that enables clients to transfer goods and capital more efficiently, enhancing their operations across key trade routes.”
The group’s success in leveraging its extensive global presence to enhance business with its current key clients, as well as broaden its client base across five continents, stands out as one of its significant achievements for the year, with a 20% growth in its client base and a 40% increase in spending from its top 10 clients, reflecting the rising appeal of its integrated solutions.
On a global scale, Khalifa Port ranked 39th in Lloyd’s list of the top 100 ports worldwide, and the group received recognition in the Guinness World Records for the highest number of artificial intelligence agents in a single logistics facility (205 agents). Additionally, it reduced carbon intensity per revenue unit by 18% compared to 2024, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
The group also benefited from a surge in non-oil trade in the UAE, which exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, registering a 26% growth compared to 2024, thus supporting its profitable global expansion. Furthermore, the group enhanced its operational capabilities through new station openings in Angola, expansion in Pakistan, and the development of logistics facilities in Egypt and Syria.
In 2026, Abu Dhabi Ports Group will continue to focus on strengthening its trade corridor model, integrating assets, maximizing sustainable value from its global presence, and upgrading its port facilities while expanding its logistics network to meet the growing demand worldwide.