ADQ Reports Strong Q3 Growth and Key Achievements

His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and a Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs, presided over ADQ’s fourth board meeting of 2025, commending the ongoing strength and resilience within the company's portfolio. The board evaluated the performance for the third quarter, showing substantial growth across pivotal industries that bolster national development and economic diversification.

The meeting provided comprehensive updates on ADQ’s transport and logistics operations, a key facet of Abu Dhabi's global competitiveness. Etihad Airways declared its most successful nine-month performance in history, achieving a profit after tax of AED 1.7 billion, an increase of 26% year-on-year. Revenues surged to AED 21.7 billion, with passenger numbers rising to 16.1 million, an 18% uptick, reaching a new operational record with 300 daily flights.

Abu Dhabi Airports recorded remarkable progress, accommodating 8.49 million passengers in the third quarter alone—10.1% higher than the same timeframe last year—continuing over four years of double-digit quarterly growth. AD Ports Group also solidified its position with its highest net quarterly profit since listing, reaching AED 596 million, a 34% year-on-year increase. The group earned a Guinness World Record for deploying 205 AI agents, marking the largest installation ever within a logistics facility.

In the energy and utilities sector, TAQA enhanced its strategy to extend its global footprint across power and water domains. For the first nine months of 2025, TAQA reported group revenues of AED 42.7 billion, a 2.9% increase primarily stemming from transmission and distribution operations. EBITDA peaked at AED 16 billion, and net income was AED 6.1 billion, reflecting robust demand and effective asset management.

A significant highlight in sustainable manufacturing was TA’ZIZ's development of a world-class industrial ecosystem, which included the awarding of a AED 7.3 billion EPC contract to construct one of the world’s largest PVC complexes in the UAE. This project aims to boost local production of essential chemicals and create new downstream industrial opportunities. Furthermore, TA’ZIZ and ADNOC Logistics and Services formalized a 50-year agreement to establish a dedicated chemicals port in Al Ruwais, elevating export capacity and supporting the UAE's ambition to become a globally competitive industrial hub.

The board examined the company’s ongoing integration of cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity and optimize operations. Senior leadership participated in a workshop aimed at exploring the practical applications of smart automation and workflow improvement to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across the company’s portfolio.

His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ, articulated that the company's accomplishments are a reflection of disciplined strategy execution and strong alignment with national priorities. He underlined that sustained growth, infrastructure investment, and innovation are integral to long-term value creation.

The meeting saw the attendance of prominent officials, including His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other notable board members. The board additionally discussed community-oriented initiatives and emphasized ADQ’s role as Headline Partner of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, which gathered leading global investors overseeing over US$70 trillion in assets.

In summary, the fourth board meeting highlighted ADQ’s momentum in constructing resilient sectors, promoting economic diversification, and advancing initiatives that strengthen Abu Dhabi’s stature as a competitive global hub.