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Revenue in Q3 2026 rose 48% YoY to AED 7.99 billion, with double-digit top-line growth across the ‎four core business clusters, led by a sharp QoQ rebound in the Ports Cluster, strong gains in ‎Maritime & Shipping and Logistics, and continued steady growth in Economic Cities & Free Zones ‎‎(EC&FZ).‎ EBITDA in Q3 2026 grew at an even faster rate of 63% YoY to AED 1.97 billion, as the EBITDA margin ‎improved to 24.6% vs. 22.3% during the same period a year earlier. Total Net Profit in Q3 2026 soared 64% YoY to AED 975 million, setting a new record quarterly ‎performance amidst a continued challenging backdrop.‎ Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) was negative AED 691 million in Q3 2026 as funding and cash ‎outflow of CLI’s acquisition took place during the quarter. Adjusted for the transaction, FCFF would ‎have been positive at AED 1.17 billion. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 11th November 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of ‎integrated trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today reported its strongest quarterly results on record ‎for the third quarter of 2026, confirming the resilience of its diversified and integrated trade ecosystem ‎amidst the ongoing volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic backdrop.‎ In Q3 2026, AD Ports Group further consolidated alternative multimodal trade routes and operations ‎across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the National Programme to Strengthen Supply Chain ‎Resilience, minimising the impact of Strait of Hormuz traffic disruptions on customers and the wider UAE ‎and GCC economic ecosystems. The Group maintained its record-setting expansion course by drawing on ‎its end-to-end operating presence across the entire supply chain, its substantial landlord business model ‎component in the domestic market, and its operational flexibility and agility, to mitigate the negative ‎effects of regional disruptions on UAE operations, especially in the shipping business.‎ Continuity measures implemented since March include the rerouting of cargo operations and feeder ‎shipping services to Fujairah Terminals and Khor Fakkan Port, located outside the Strait of Hormuz on the ‎Gulf of Oman, the deployment of new land and air bridges, and the establishment of additional ‎warehousing and storage facilities.‎ During Q3 2026, AD Ports Group continued to push ahead with its diversification, market expansion, and ‎upscaling strategy. ‎ Also during the quarter, the Group funded the acquisition of Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) ‎Group, Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, with completion on 1st October ‎‎2026.‎ The acquisition of MBS Logistics, a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider is ‎progressing well.‎ Cluster Performance Highlights Ports Cluster performance rebounded strongly despite regional challenges. Quarterly UAE container ‎throughput declined 57% YoY to 751K TEUs but rebounded over 30% QoQ, while UAE bulk and general ‎cargo volumes fell 54% YoY to 4.5 million tonnes but rebounded 48% QoQ. In the UAE, container capacity ‎utilisation stood at 29% (up from 22% in Q2 2026), while international capacity utilisation reached 73% (up ‎from 61% in Q2 2026). Overall, the Group continued to mitigate the impact on its UAE ports through the ‎stabilising nature of its landlord business model, expanding international operations, and alternative trade ‎corridors via Fujairah Terminals and Khor Fakkan Port.‎ Ports Cluster Q3 2026 revenue, which accounted for 10% of quarterly Group revenue, increased 12% YoY to ‎AED 798 million, while cluster EBITDA grew 8% YoY to AED 388 million, implying a quarterly EBITDA ‎margin of 48.7%. ‎ In Economic Cities & Free Zones (EC&FZ), robust growth momentum continued in Q3 2026, with 1.2 km² ‎‎(net) new industrial land leases added in KEZAD Abu Dhabi (net additions of 3.2 km2 since the beginning of ‎the year), plus strong staff accommodation utilisation and healthy gas provisioning. ‎ Economic Cities & Free Zones Cluster revenue rose 15% YoY to AED 690 million, representing 8% of total ‎Group revenue in Q3, while EBITDA grew 6% YoY to AED 398 million, implying a quarterly EBITDA margin ‎of 57.7%. ‎ In Maritime & Shipping, the strong performance in Q3 2026 continued to be driven by a mix of capacity ‎increases and the high-rate environment, notably in container feeder shipping, Ro-Ro shipping, and ‎tankers. In the container feeder shipping business, Q3 2026 volumes were flat YoY but increased 22% QoQ ‎to 900K TEUs, while rates continued to appreciate both YoY and QoQ. ‎ The size of the bulk, multipurpose, and Ro-Ro vessel fleet reached 76 vessels as of Q3 2026, up from 48 in ‎the prior-year period.‎ Maritime & Shipping Cluster revenue, which represented 58% of Group revenue during Q3, soared 56% ‎YoY to AED 4.74 billion, while cluster EBITDA more than doubled YoY to AED 1.23 billion, implying a ‎quarterly EBITDA margin of 26.0%.‎ In Logistics, continued performance improvement in Q3 2026 was largely driven by the proactive ‎measures taken in the UAE and across the GCC to mitigate the regional situation and maintain regional ‎supply chain integrity. These efforts more than offset a 36% YoY decline in UAE quarterly polymer ‎volumes, although there was a 14% QoQ rebound.‎ Logistics Cluster Q3 2026 revenue, which accounted for 24% of quarterly Group revenue, increased 76% ‎YoY to AED 1.96 billion, while cluster EBITDA rose 246% YoY to AED 116 million, implying a quarterly ‎EBITDA margin of 5.9%.‎ Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei, Group Chief Executive Officer – AD Ports Group, said: ‎“In one of the most challenging periods in its 20-year history, AD Ports Group achieved record results ‎during Q3, a testimony to the Group’s operational resilience, integrity, and its real time-relevant range of ‎unique, customer-centric end-to-end solutions, which overcame macroeconomic and geopolitical ‎uncertainty to reach new levels of income and revenue growth. In parallel, we have also concluded our ‎largest-ever acquisition of CLI, Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk terminal operator, which was ‎completed 1st October 2026, and will give our business a strong, new international dimension. ‎ By leveraging our trademark operational agility, we delivered double-digit, top-line growth during Q3 ‎across our four core business clusters. Led by the sharp QoQ recovery of our Ports Cluster, which leveraged ‎newly consolidated alternative multimodal trade routes and operations that we established across the ‎United Arab Emirates as part of a national effort to strengthen supply chain resilience, and the timely ‎expansions of our Maritime & Shipping and Logistics businesses, which demonstrated our commitment to ‎customers in the challenging Gulf environment, AD Ports Group delivered exceptional results for ‎shareholders, customers, and the people of the UAE.” Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Highlights AD Ports Group’s Balance Sheet continued to improve in Q3 2026, with Net Leverage standing at 3.5x, vs. ‎‎4.4x in Q3 2025, and 3.7x in Q2 2026. ‎ Cash Flows from Operations reached AED 2.94 billion in Q3 2026, a three-fold increase from the same ‎period a year earlier, supported by strong operating profit growth, improved working capital ‎management, and high cash conversion of 150%.‎ Despite a lower quarterly organic CapEx of AED 1.16 billion, the Group’s Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) ‎in Q3 2026 was negative AED 691 million due to the completion of CLI’s acquisition. Adjusted for the ‎transaction, FCFF would have been positive at AED 1.17 billion. Q3 & 9M 2026 Financial KPIs Key Developments in Q3 2026‎ Ports Acquisition of CLI (Brazil): The Group funded the acquisition of Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) Group, ‎Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, with completion on 1st October 2026. Economic Cities & Free Zones Launch of Integrated Rail Services: Partnership with Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE ‎National ‎Rail Network, for the launch of a direct rail service ‎connecting Fujairah Terminals with the ‎Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD). JINGDONG Property Advanced Logistics Facility: Signed an agreement with JINGDONG Property, the ‎infrastructure ‎investment and asset management arm of JD.com Inc., to establish an advanced ‎logistics ‎facility in KEZAD. The project will comprise approximately 150,000 sqm of warehousing facilities, ‎with ‎delivery expected in 2028. Maritime & Shipping SAFEEN Drydocks Expanded Ship Repair Capacity in the UAE: SAFEEN Drydocks, the shipbuilding and ‎‎repair subsidiary of Noatum Maritime, expanded its drydocking operations with ‎the addition of a 230-‎metre floating dock at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi. SAFEEN Drydocks, a JV between AD Ports Group and ‎Premier Marine ‎Engineering Services LLC, operates over 170,000 m2 of shipyard facilities at ‎Khalifa Port ‎and Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi.‎ Corporate Voluntary and Compulsory Conditional Cash Offer: AD Ports Group received a voluntary conditional ‎cash offer at a price of AED 6.25 per share from L’IMAD Holding Company PJSC (L’IMAD), ‎a sovereign ‎investor of the Government of Abu Dhabi, to acquire up to ‎‎100% of its issued and paid-up share capital ‎not already owned. L’IMAD, through ADQ, used to own 75.42% of AD Ports Group when it launched its ‎voluntary offer. Following the tender offer period, which closed on 15th September 2026, and as a result ‎of the satisfaction of all conditions, L’IMAD increased ownership in AD Ports Group to 98.93%, allowing ‎it to exercise its squeeze-out option to acquire all remaining shares in AD Ports Group as per CMA rules. ‎Completion of the compulsory acquisition is conditional upon the amendment of AD Ports Group’s ‎Articles of Association by special resolution to deal with squeeze-out provisions, which was passed ‎during a general assembly meeting held on 28th October 2026, and the expiry of a 60-day challenge ‎period from the date of the squeeze-out notice (25th September 2026), with settlement expected on ‎‎22nd December 2026. Subsequently, all AD Ports Group’s shares will be registered in the name of ‎L’IMAD, and the company will be delisted from ADX.

November 11, 2026

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 November 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading ‎global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the ‎appointment of Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei as Group Chief Executive Officer.‎ Dr. Al Yafei joins AD Ports Group from TAQA Transmission, where he served as Chief ‎Executive Officer. He brings more than two decades of executive experience across the ‎infrastructure, utilities and industrial sectors, with expertise across business ‎transformation, operational excellence, investment and international growth. At TAQA ‎Transmission, he led a major national infrastructure business and oversaw significant ‎growth in its asset base and capital investment programme. ‎ He previously held senior leadership positions at Tabreed and ADNOC Gas and serves ‎on several corporate boards. His experience also includes strategy, governance, ‎corporate development, digital transformation and national talent development.‎ Dr. Al Yafei succeeds Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, who has led AD Ports Group ‎since 2014. During his tenure, the Group grew from a local port operator into an ‎integrated global trade and logistics business.‎ H.E. Shadi Malak, Chairman of AD Ports Group, said: “Dr. Afif brings extensive ‎experience leading major infrastructure and industrial businesses, together with a strong ‎understanding of the strategic and operational demands of complex organisations. His ‎expertise in growth, investment, governance and organisational development will support ‎AD Ports Group as it builds on its strong foundations and enters its next phase of ‎development.”‎ Under Dr. Al Yafei’s leadership, AD Ports Group will continue to grow as an integrated ‎global trade and logistics business. With a presence in more than 50 countries across ‎five continents and 40 terminals, the Group remains committed to its clients and ‎stakeholders, to advancing its strategic priorities and to contributing to the UAE’s ‎economic development, in line with the vision and guidance of the UAE’s wise ‎leadership.

November 02, 2026

Etihad Airways, Forbes Middle East, Caliber Watches, ADNEC Group, and Abu Dhabi International Boat Show announced as event partners Public voting for the “Most Popular Marina” recognition is now open. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 30 October 2026: In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has announced the successful close of the submission period for the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards, with 132 submissions from marinas across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT region), a record for the Awards programme and an increase of more than 200% over three years. Since their launch in 2023, the annual awards have continued to evolve and to establish their regional influence by recognising marina excellence in leadership, innovation, sustainability, health and safety, and operational performance. Building on the progress of past editions and a programme expansion introduced in 2025, this year’s Awards welcomed entries across 12 categories, spotlighting the MENAT region’s most outstanding marinas, visionary projects, and inspiring individuals shaping the industry’s future. This year’s surge in award submissions – with representation from marinas in eight countries: the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Türkiye, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia – reinforces the Awards’ stature as a leading platform for benchmarking marina achievement. It also reflects the growing appetite for industry recognition across the region and underscores the strength of marinas within the GCC markets, which remain attractive, competitive, and dynamic amid ongoing global geopolitical uncertainty. The awards have averaged 51% year-over-year growth since their 2023 baseline, with participation more than tripling as industry engagement continues to accelerate. For the first time, the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards has partnered with leading brands in support of the awards’ mission to showcase the regional leisure marine industry, including Etihad Airways as the Awards’ Official Airline Partner, Forbes Middle East as the Awards’ Official Media Partner, ADNEC Group as the Awards’ Official Strategic Partner, and the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show and Caliber Watches as Partners to the Awards. In addition, winners of the “individual-based” Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards categories – Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Service Hero, and Rising Star – will enjoy a special reward courtesy of Caliber Watches. H.E. Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre, said: “The Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards align strongly with the Integrated Transport Centre’s vision of advancing maritime mobility, sustainable infrastructure development, and world-class public water transport and leisure facilities, including marinas. The growing interest and number of submissions received for the fourth edition of the annual Awards mark a significant achievement, signalling the economic stability, competitiveness, and potential of the regional marina industry.” Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Group Chief Sustainability and Risk Officer at AD Ports Group, said: “The increased participation in this year’s Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards builds even more momentum for the leisure maritime industry in Abu Dhabi and across the MENAT region. Each submission reflects the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of MENAT marinas, as well as confidence in Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a leading global maritime hub and centre of maritime expertise.” The submissions, which were open to any licensed marina operator or owner within MENAT, will be assessed through a two-stage process: first, a qualified team of assessors will review and score submissions against the criteria specific to each category before presenting their findings to the awards jury, who will then conduct a final qualitative evaluation to determine the winners. Finally, the returning “Most Popular Marina” recognition will be determined entirely by public vote via a secure portal on the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards website. Voting is now open! Participating marinas are encouraged to rally support and members of the public are invited to cast their ballots before 21 November. Winners will be announced and celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 November 2026.

October 30, 2026

The expansion strengthens cross-border connectivity while boosting customer control, flexibility and business continuity across regional supply chains Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 October 2026: Noatum Logistics, the logistics arm of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), is accelerating its regional growth strategy by doubling its trucking fleet to more than 850 units as it continues to invest in capacity, service excellence and supply chain agility across the Middle East and the GCC. The investment significantly expands the company’s owned fleet, further advancing the Group’s vision to build Noatum Logistics into a leading global and regional logistics player. Delivered in batches over the past six months, the new fuel-efficient units meet the Euro 5 emissions standard and have been fully integrated into Noatum Logistics' regional operations. The company now operates one of the largest and most modern heavy transport fleets in the UAE, enabling it to serve customers across regional borders with greater efficiency and operational control. The expansion strengthens Noatum Logistics' predominantly owned and operated GCC fleet, supporting its growing portfolio of freight forwarding, contract logistics and project logistics services across the region. Most importantly, the larger fleet will enable the company to offer overland cross-border transport as an in-house capability, opening new opportunities to serve clients with regional overland supply chain requirements. Thorsten Pook, Managing Director, Noatum Logistics – Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & CIS, said: “This investment is about much more than adding trucks. It is about building the capabilities that enable us to stay closer to our customers, deliver greater certainty and efficiency across their supply chains, and respond quickly to changing market conditions. As Noatum Logistics continues to build momentum both internationally and across the region, our expanded fleet will play a vital role in empowering our customers to move faster, reach further and grow with confidence.” As a distinctive regional offering, Noatum Logistics has combined the reach of its expanded fleet with its dedicated rail shuttle service connecting Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals. The two modes are highly complementary in terms of volumes, capacity and time requirements, providing clients with a flexible multimodal solution that has already proven effective during recent regional disruption. The solution enables access to alternative overland bonded corridors connecting the UAE's industrial heartland with unaffected regional sea and air transport hubs, strengthening business continuity and supply chain visibility. Alongside the expanded fleet, Noatum Logistics is investing in advanced digital monitoring capabilities. Every vehicle is equipped with GPS tracking and connected to a centralised control tower, providing real-time visibility of fleet performance, transit status and asset utilisation. This enhanced oversight enables customers to better monitor shipments and maintain greater control across their supply chains. Backed by AD Ports Group, Noatum Logistics continues to expand its multimodal network, building a highly connected logistics platform that combines global reach with local expertise and tailored execution.

October 28, 2026

Khalifa Port records highest year-on-year throughput growth among the ‎world’s top 40 container ports in the 2026 ranking Abu Dhabi’s flagship port handled 6.6 million TEUs in 2025, up 21.6% year-‎on-year Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27 October 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading ‎global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, announced that its ‎flagship port, Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, has advanced five positions to rank 34th globally ‎in the prestigious Lloyd’s List Top 100 Container Ports 2026, marking further significant ‎progress among the world’s leading container ports.‎ The latest ranking based on 2025 results reflects the combined performance of Khalifa ‎Port’s three container terminals, which are operated with leading global shipping lines ‎CMA CGM, COSCO, and MSC. Together, they handled 6.6 million TEUs (twenty-foot ‎equivalent units) in 2025, representing an increase of 21.6% compared with 5.42 million ‎TEUs in 2024.‎ Khalifa Port recorded the highest percentage increase among the world’s top 40 ‎container ports in the 2026 ranking. The port advanced five places from 39th in the ‎previous edition of the ranking. ‎ Since first entering the global ranking in 95th position in 2019, Khalifa Port has advanced ‎‎61 positions. This sustained progression reflects AD Ports Group’s continued investment ‎in world-class infrastructure, increased capacity, advanced technology and operational ‎efficiency, supported by a growing network of international shipping line connections and ‎strong long-term terminal operator partnerships.‎ Recognised as a leading industry benchmark, Lloyd’s List ranks the world’s container ‎ports according to their annual throughput. Khalifa Port’s advancement underscores the ‎growing scale of its operations and its contribution to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position ‎as a global centre for trade, logistics and industry.‎ The strong performance in 2025 was driven by increased terminal utilisation, robust ‎market demand, and the addition of new capacity. CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, the ‎Group’s container terminal with CMA CGM, was a key contributor to this growth, ‎handling more than 1.3 million TEUs during its first full year of operation, following its ‎inauguration in January 2025.‎ Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer, Ports Cluster – AD Ports Group, said: ‎‎“Khalifa Port’s rise to 34th in the Lloyd’s List ranking reflects the strength of our long-term ‎vision and our continued commitment to operational excellence. A 21.6% increase in ‎container throughput, alongside a five-place rise in the global ranking, demonstrates the ‎progress achieved through sustained investment in infrastructure, capacity, technology ‎and connectivity. This achievement is also a testament to the dedication of our teams, ‎the confidence of our customers and the value of our strategic partnerships. We will ‎continue investing in capacity, connectivity, and innovative solutions that strengthen our ‎role as a world-class gateway for trade, and reinforce the UAE’s position within global ‎supply chains.”‎ Khalifa Port hosts three advanced container terminals: Abu Dhabi Terminals with MSC, ‎CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal with COSCO, and CMA Terminals Khalifa Port. Together, these ‎terminals provide customers with extensive connectivity to major international markets, ‎scalable capacity, and access to AD Ports Group’s integrated trade and logistics ‎ecosystem.‎ The ongoing expansion of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port will increase the terminal’s annual ‎handling capacity by almost 50% to 2.7 million TEUs. Once completed, the development ‎will raise Khalifa Port’s total annual container-handling capacity to 10.5 million TEUs.‎ Serving as a comprehensive logistics gateway, Khalifa Port integrates sea, road, and rail ‎connectivity. Its connection to AD Ports Group’s inland logistics network, dry ports, cargo ‎facilities and industrial zones supports efficient cargo movement locally, and provides ‎customers with greater flexibility across their regional and global supply chains.‎ Through continued investment, strategic partnerships, and integrated trade and logistics ‎solutions, AD Ports Group remains committed to advancing its global competitiveness, ‎and to supporting the UAE’s long-term economic diversification.

October 27, 2026

6% reduction in emissions intensity driven by increasing operational ‎efficiencies, and use of solar energy, low-impact fuels, and electric ‎vessels 10,303 tonnes of waste diverted from disposal in 2025 through recycling 23% increase in recycling of non-hazardous waste versus 2024‎ Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 October 2026: AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of ‎integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, (ADX: ADPORTS), announced the ‎release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, in which it highlights significant progress in ‎its decarbonisation plans, including a 6% reduction in emissions intensity per unit of ‎revenue.‎ The report reflects AD Ports Group’s gains in mitigating the environmental impact of ‎its integrated global trade, transport, logistics, and economic development activities, ‎through measures such as increased operating efficiencies and the use of solar ‎electricity, lower-impact maritime fuels, and electric-powered vessels.‎ The Group’s total emissions intensity, which calculates tonnes of carbon ‎dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) per AED 1 million in revenue across emissions ‎Scopes 1, 2 and 3, fell by 6% to 190.68 tCO₂e in 2025 from 203.06 tCO₂e in ‎‎2024. The reduction demonstrates the Group’s progress in decoupling ‎emissions from its business operations, strengthening energy productivity ‎whilst advancing its decarbonisation objectives.‎ The Group achieved this reduction in emissions intensity during a year in which ‎revenue rose 20%, to AED 20.77 billion, amidst its ongoing global expansion. It also ‎purchased 47,960 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy certificates (RECs), ‎which lowered the emissions intensity of energy the company used for electricity, ‎heating, and cooling.‎ In 2025, the Group adopted a decarbonisation pathway covering its operations and ‎value chain, with 139 initiatives planned between 2025 and 2050. The pathway is ‎aligned with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 2°C and supports ‎the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative. The initiatives are backed by a projected ‎investment of USD 636 million over 25 years and target a cumulative reduction of 2.9 ‎million tCO2e. ‎ Captain Saif Al Mheiri, Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO and Group Chief ‎Sustainability & Risk Officer of AD Ports Group, said: " Defining a pathway to net ‎zero across a global business of AD Ports Group's scale is a significant achievement ‎and reflects our commitment to sustainable growth and value creation. The Group ‎continued to advance its decarbonisation journey as the business grew robustly in ‎‎2025, reducing the total emissions intensity of our business per AED 1 million of ‎revenue by 6% from 2024 levels through greater efficiencies and the use of solar and ‎alternative energy. This shows the substantial progress we are making in decoupling ‎emissions from business expansion. By embedding decarbonisation into our business ‎strategy, we are positioning the Group for lasting emissions reductions while ‎strengthening operational resilience and competitiveness, and the progress achieved ‎to date reinforces our conviction that sustainable growth is achievable at scale.”‎ The Group is committed to successively leveraging solar energy, low-emissions fuels, ‎CO2 credits, and the large-scale electrification of its ports, logistics, and maritime and ‎shipping businesses through 2050 to grow sustainably.‎ The Group’s decarbonisation strategy is integrated into its corporate decision-making ‎matrix to drive emissions reduction. Decarbonisation targets focus on accelerating ‎adoption of renewable energy, advancing fleet decarbonisation and fuel transition, ‎and investing in low-carbon infrastructure to support a multi-fuel future. Executive ‎compensation of the Group’s senior management is linked in part to achievement of ‎sustainability targets. ‎ In 2025, the Group introduced several initiatives that supported the reduction of ‎emissions intensity, including the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered Pure ‎Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels in its United Global Ro-Ro venture, ship-to-‎ship LNG bunkering (fuelling), and the launch of plans with Nimex Terminals to ‎develop LNG and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal hubs at Khalifa Port.‎ The Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, which generated 51% of Group revenue ‎during the year, generated 50% of the Group’s emissions in 2025, followed by Ports, ‎‎24%, Logistics, 21%, and Economic Cities & Free Zones, 5%.‎ The Group also diverted 10,303 tonnes of waste in 2025, up 24% from 8,341 tonnes ‎in 2024, including 10,127 tonnes of non-hazardous waste, a 23% increase compared ‎with 8,247 tonnes recycled in the previous year.‎ Amidst strong growth in Group revenue, total emissions, which includes Scope 1-3 ‎emissions from the Group’s own activities and those of its entire value chain including ‎suppliers and customers, rose 13% to 3,957,755 tCO2e in 2025 from 3,510,131 ‎tCO2e in 2024, which was less than the 20% growth in Group revenue.‎ To read the full report, please click here.

October 19, 2026

CARES UK verified Environmental Product Declaration confirms 139 kg CO₂e per ‎tonne for rebar produced at AGSI’s KEZAD Abu Dhabi facility Abu Dhabi, UAE – 13 October 2026: Arabian Gulf Steel Industries, AGSI, the UAE’s ‎largest private steelmaker and recycler, has achieved the lowest verified carbon footprint ‎for rebar, marking a major step for low-carbon construction materials produced in the ‎UAE.‎ AGSI’s reinforcing bar produced in Abu Dhabi has a verified cradle-to-gate carbon ‎footprint of 139 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per tonne, well below the typical 600 to ‎‎700 kg per tonne for scrap-based rebar. Its Sharjah operations record 218 kg CO₂e per ‎tonne. Both figures are also below the nearest comparable publicly available EPD figure ‎of 300 kg CO₂e per tonne.‎ The achievement was announced at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, KEZAD Group ‎headquarters, in the presence of Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO, Khalifa ‎Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, Asam Hussain, Founder and CEO of ‎Arabian Gulf Steel Industries, and Ayhan Tugrul, Chief Operating Officer of CARES.‎ The announcement brings together AGSI’s manufacturing capability, the independent ‎verification provided under the CARES EPD programme and KEZAD’s industrial ‎infrastructure. It also supports the growing use of verified product-level carbon data ‎across the construction sector, where developers, contractors, consultants and ‎regulators increasingly need clear information on embodied carbon.‎ Asam Hussain, Founder and CEO of Arabian Gulf Steel Industries, said: “This is a ‎defining achievement for AGSI and for the UAE steel industry. Low-carbon steel ‎production is no longer a future ambition. It is measurable, verified and being delivered ‎today. Our 2024 carbon-neutral plant milestone established the direction of our journey, ‎and this EPD takes that progress further, setting a new benchmark for what can be ‎achieved in low-carbon steel production. We set out to push the boundaries for steel ‎decarbonisation, and we will continue to challenge what is possible.” ‎ Abdullah Al Hameli, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD ‎Ports Group, added: “AGSI’s achievement is a significant milestone for Abu Dhabi’s ‎industrial sector, establishing the company as a world leader in steel decarbonisation and ‎adding to Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global hub for advanced industry. It’s a strong ‎example of the level of performance that manufacturers operating within KEZAD can ‎achieve. KEZAD provides the infrastructure, utilities, logistics access and long-term ‎operating base that manufacturers need to grow and invest. AGSI’s success highlights ‎the strength of Abu Dhabi’s industrial base in enabling companies to advance efficient ‎and lower-carbon production and compete at the highest levels internationally.”‎ Ayhan Tugrul, Chief Operating Officer of CARES, said: “AGSI’s reinforcing steel is ‎already certified to the CARES scheme for quality and traceability, and this ‎independently verified EPD now sets out its product carbon footprint on the same ‎rigorous basis. Verified, product-specific data of this kind is what allows designers, ‎contractors and asset owners to make sound decisions on embodied carbon rather than ‎relying on generic industry averages. It also strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a ‎growing centre for advanced industrial production and lower-carbon construction ‎materials.”‎ Both AGSI results cover production from raw materials to the factory gate and have ‎been independently verified against recognised international standards. The full ‎Environmental Product Declarations, EPDs, are available on the CARES website. For a ‎fair comparison, EPDs must use the same rules, measurement method and production ‎boundaries. The figures quoted here have been compared on that basis.‎ Embodied carbon is the carbon linked to a material across its life cycle. It is becoming an ‎important requirement in major construction and infrastructure projects. EPDs give ‎buyers and project teams a verified and consistent way to assess and compare the ‎environmental impact of products.‎ AGSI’s latest result builds on its 2024 carbon-neutral plant milestone under PAS 2060. It ‎now extends that performance to the product level. AGSI uses 100% locally recycled ‎scrap and a fully electrified production process.‎ AGSI’s verified low-carbon rebar gives the market a local material option that supports ‎quality, supply reliability and carbon reporting needs. It also strengthens Abu Dhabi’s ‎position as a growing centre for advanced industrial production and lower-carbon ‎construction materials.

October 13, 2026

International industry expertise and experience brought together to support customers ‎across major global events Barcelona/ Hamburg/ Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 October 2026: Noatum Logistics, an AD ‎Ports Group company (ADX: ADPORTS) and global provider of integrated logistics ‎services, has launched Fairs & Events Logistics as a dedicated business, bringing ‎together industry experience and established capabilities to better serve customers ‎across international exhibition markets. The business will operate with its own leadership ‎team, product organisation and growth strategy. ‎ The company's vision is to build a leading global Fairs & Events Logistics business line. ‎By working closely with customers, organisers and venues, Noatum Logistics aims to ‎integrate logistics more strategically into the planning and delivery of exhibitions, ‎supported by precise planning, consistent local execution and experienced teams with ‎deep operational expertise. The approach goes beyond traditional freight forwarding to ‎deliver integrated, tailored services and a consistent customer experience worldwide.‎ Thorsten Meincke, Executive Vice President, Air & Ocean Freight, Noatum ‎Logistics, said: “The demands on logistics for fairs and events are becoming more ‎complex. As organisers and exhibitors expect seamless execution across multiple ‎markets, demand is growing for a truly international provider. We see a clear opportunity ‎to combine specialised exhibition expertise with the scale and reach of our global ‎network, helping customers deliver increasingly sophisticated events consistently across ‎borders.” ‎ The new organisation will be led by an international management team comprising Lars ‎Pohlmann, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Fairs & Events; Derek Cassidy, Vice ‎President, Global Fairs & Events Product Management; Luke Wrigley, Head of Global ‎Operational Process and Head of UK; Christine Pan, Head of Greater China; and Ozkan ‎Aksoy, Head of Global Business Solutions and Head of Benelux. Together, the team ‎brings a wealth of exhibition logistics experience and long-established industry ‎relationships rarely assembled within a single organisation. ‎ Lars Pohlmann, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Fairs & Events, ‎Noatum Logistics, said: “Exhibition logistics depends on precise planning, reliable local ‎execution and experienced teams on site. Customers need partners who understand the ‎operational realities of events and can deliver consistently across markets. Our goal is to ‎build one coordinated global organisation for customers across the world’s major ‎exhibition markets. We are investing in the people, structure and capabilities needed to ‎support that growth.” ‎ In addition to its new leadership team, the company brings extensive experience to the ‎sector through its established UAE-based Fairs & Events Logistics business, which has ‎served as the preferred logistics partner for major global events, including the ‎International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the Naval Defence & ‎Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX). The experience and track record gained through ‎these events underpin the company's ability to extend a proven service model to ‎customers worldwide.‎ At launch, teams will be based in Germany, the United Kingdom, Greater China, ‎Benelux, the United Arab Emirates and Iberia, supported by Noatum Logistics’ wider ‎operational network. ‎ The business will focus on strengthening its capabilities, expanding customer ‎relationships, and delivering exceptional value to exhibitors, organisers and venues ‎worldwide.‎

October 07, 2026

Acquisition expands AD Ports Group’s geographic footprint into South America ‎and strengthens its agrifoods business vertical AD Ports Group, through its international ports operating arm Noatum Ports, ‎assumes operational control of CLI following completion of financial closing ‎and regulatory and antitrust approvals CLI operates two of Brazil’s strategically important sugar and grain export ‎terminals at the Ports of Itaqui and Santos Abu Dhabi, UAE/ São Paulo, Brazil – 02 October 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ‎ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today ‎announced the successful completion of the financial closing of its acquisition of Corredor ‎Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator ‎from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management and IG4 Capital.‎ The transaction, announced on 2 June 2026, was completed following the satisfaction of ‎customary closing conditions, including regulatory and antitrust approvals. AD Ports Group ‎received the necessary approvals from Brazil's National Waterway Transportation Agency ‎‎(ANTAQ) and the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), enabling the ‎transaction to proceed to completion. ‎ The acquisition was conducted at an enterprise value of AED 3.1 billion (USD 835 million), ‎making it the largest acquisition in the Group’s history. With the closing now finalised, CLI has ‎become an operational member of AD Ports Group’s international portfolio and represents the ‎Group’s first strategic entry into South America.‎ Mohammed Al Tamimi, Chief Executive Officer of Noatum Ports – AD Ports Group, ‎said: “The formal completion of the CLI acquisition marks an important development in AD ‎Ports Group’s international growth and strengthens our presence in one of the world’s most ‎important agricultural export markets. The acquisition gives our Group powerful new global ‎reach and capabilities. AD Ports Group, through its international ports operating arm Noatum ‎Ports, is committed to quickly integrating CLI into our existing global operations, to further ‎expand the range and relevance of our portfolio of global end-to-end trade solutions.” ‎ Fernando Lohmann, Head of Macquarie Asset Management in Brazil, said: “CLI ‎has delivered strong growth and built a highly competitive position in Brazil’s port and logistics ‎market, supported by strategic assets, operational scale and a resilient customer base. With ‎the transaction now completed following all required approvals, AD Ports Group is well ‎positioned to build on that platform, which has clear relevance to Brazil’s trade flows, and ‎support CLI’s next phase of development.”‎ Paulo Todescan L. Mattos, Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Chair, and Co-CIO ‎of IG4 Capital Group, said: “We are grateful for the constructive engagement of all ‎parties involved in bringing this transaction to its close. CLI has evolved into an ‎important supply chain provider supporting Brazil’s export and import markets with a ‎strong operating platform. We are proud of the progress achieved in transforming CLI ‎and believe AD Ports Group is well placed to support CLI’s continued development ‎and long-term growth.”‎ CLI operates two strategically important agri-bulk export terminals under long-term ‎concessions. CLI Sul, at the Port of Santos, is a leading sugar export terminal that also ‎handles corn and soybeans, while CLI Norte, at the Port of Itaqui, forms part of Brazil’s “Arc of ‎the North”, an important logistics corridor for agricultural exports. Together, the terminals ‎connect Brazil’s major producing regions with global markets.‎ The acquisition strengthens AD Ports Group’s growing agrifoods platform and broadens its ‎ability to serve customers across the agricultural supply chain. It also creates opportunities to ‎connect Brazilian export flows with the Group’s wider network across ports, maritime and ‎shipping, logistics, economic cities, and digital trade services, supporting new trade links ‎between South America, the Indian Subcontinent, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.‎ With the transaction completed, AD Ports Group intends to establish new trade routes directly ‎connecting Brazil with Khalifa Port and Abu Dhabi Food Hub in KEZAD, the region’s largest ‎food hub, supporting the movement of Brazilian agricultural commodities into regional and ‎international markets.‎ Through CLI, the Group will contribute its global ports and logistics expertise to a major ‎agricultural export market while supporting the continued development of Brazil’s trade ‎infrastructure. The transaction also reinforces AD Ports Group’s commitment to building ‎resilient, connected, and customer-focused supply chains that enable trade across continents.

October 02, 2026