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February
M & A

Merged TAQA and Abu Dhabi Power Corporation

We merged Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Abu Dhabi Power Corporation to strengthen Abu Dhabi's utilities industry.

September
M & A

Acquired a stake in Aramex

We acquired a 22% stake in Aramex to strengthen and expand the logistics ecosystem in the UAE.

March
Asset Transfers

Image Nation Abu Dhabi

The ownership of the Abu Dhabi Government’s shares in Image Nation Abu Dhabi transferred to ADQ to provide direction towards achieving excellence in terms of performance, productivity, and quality.

March
Asset Transfers

National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC)

The ownership of the Abu Dhabi Government’s shares in National Marine Dredging Company transferred to ADQ to provide direction towards achieving excellence in terms of performance, productivity, and quality.

September
Portfolio companies

Launched Q Market Makers to enhance liquidity of the capital markets

We launched Q Market Makers to help boost liquidity and improve market quality of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

October
Portfolio companies

Appointed new Chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

We appointed H.E. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi as Chairman of ADX as part of ADQ's commitment to stimulating and deepening Abu Dhabi's capital markets and financial services sector.

July
M & A

Merged ZonesCorp into Abu Dhabi Ports Group

We merged ZonesCorp into Abu Dhabi Ports to facilitate greater industrial diversification and support Abu Dhabi's position as a global centre of trade and industry.

September
Asset Transfers

Emirates Nuclear and Energy Corporation (ENEC)

The ownership of the Abu Dhabi Government's shares in ENEC were transferred to ADQ to advance the nation's utilities infrastructure.

July
Joint Ventures & Collaborations

Entered JV agreement with ADNOC to launch TA'ZIZ

We joined forces with ADNOC to establish a joint venture, TA'ZIZ, to drive the development of industrial projects and act as a catalyst for the UAE's economic diversification and technology-led growth.

March
Asset Transfers

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC)

The ownership of the Abu Dhabi Government’s shares in EWEC transferred to ADQ to provide direction towards achieving excellence in terms of performance, productivity, and quality.

October
Portfolio companies

Signed an MoU to expand Lulu International Holdings' operations in Egypt

We entered into an agreement with Lulu International Holdings to support their operational expansion in Egypt.

May
M & A

Acquired a stake in Al Dahra Holding Company

We acquired a 50% stake in Al Dahra Holding Company to enhance the agri-food ecosystem and increase our commitment to sustainable and diversified food supply in the UAE.

October
M & A

Merged Al Foah with Agthia Group

We combined Al Foah with Agthia, creating a true F&B regional powerhouse.

November
M & A

Acquired a stake in Louis Dreyfus Company

We invested in Louis Dreyfus Company, a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to further strengthen ADQ's food and agriculture investment portfolio.

March
Asset Transfers

ADQ announces new brand and the addition of assets

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADDH), one of the region's largest holding companies, today unveiled a new brand identity, to become ADQ.The announcement coincides with ADQ's new phase of growth.

August
M & A

Merged National Marine Dredging Company with National Petroleum Construction Company

We combined National Marine Dredging Company with National Petroleum Construction Company to create a leading engineering and construction powerhouse.

June
Ventures & incubation

Launched Alpha Wave Incubation Fund

We launched new AED 1.1 billion venture fund to boost creation of world-class startup ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.

March
Asset Transfers

General Holding Corporation (Senaat)

The ownership of the Abu Dhabi Government’s shares in Senaat transferred to ADQ to provide direction towards achieving excellence in terms of performance, productivity, and quality.

March
Joint Ventures & Collaborations

Entered JV agreement to establish Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

We introduced Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to bring low fares paired with a high-quality on-board experience to a range of destinations.

April
M & A

Acquired a stake in Lulu Group International

We acquired a 20% stake in Lulu Group International to support the company's international expansion plans.

September
Portfolio companies

Launched healthcare procurement platform Rafed

We established Rafed, a group purchasing organization aiming to ensure the availability and quality of essential goods and services for the local healthcare sector.

September
Portfolio companies

Established Silal to enhance the UAE's food and agriculture ecosystem

We launched Silal, a new company aimed at diversifying food sources and increasing locally grown, raised and manufactured food, to complement our existing investments in the food and agriculture sector.

March
Asset Transfers

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

The ownership of the Abu Dhabi Government’s shares in ADX transferred to ADQ to provide direction towards achieving excellence in terms of performance, productivity, and quality.