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ADQ is a leading active investor, with a strategic focus on creating sustainable financial returns and impact for Abu Dhabi for the long-term.

About ADQ

Who We Are

Since inception, ADQ has served as a sustainable investor that is accelerating the transformation of Abu Dhabi into a globally competitive economy. We are well-positioned to deliver on this mandate by building economic clusters that are aligned with strategic governmental priorities.

What We Stand For

What We Stand For

We are a sustainable and long-term investor that is driving the economic transformation of Abu Dhabi. Our mandate is to create value through investment and commitment to a performance-driven culture.

Leadership

ADQ’s highly proficient and experienced board of directors and management team collectively works to optimize the financial performance of ADQ’s portfolio and grow pioneering businesses across strategic sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

CEO Message

ADQ was established to create further value and future-proof Abu Dhabi’s economy. It brings together some of the Emirate’s most dynamic, transformational and ambitious enterprises through direct and indirect investments across key sectors of the local economy.

Community

We are committed to driving positive impact in people’s lives for the benefit of our employees and the communities we serve.

Awards

The awards we receive are a testament to our drive, passion, and intent to create long-term value.

Journey

Established in 2018, ADQ’s journey is just beginning.

Value Creation

Overview

We are driving value creation for our portfolio companies.

ESG

Managing a broad portfolio of assets operating in key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy uniquely positions us to influence sustainable outcomes for our nation – ultimately making a positive impact on the communities where we operate and improving the quality of life for future generations.

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation

We are actively enabling Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a digitally enabled economy. We partner and work with the management teams of our portfolio companies to build national, regional and global champions that can help deliver this vision.

Talent Management

Talent Management

Within the UAE’s ‘Principles of the 50’, human capital is viewed as a catalyst for the nation’s competitiveness and future growth over the next 50 years. At ADQ, we are committed to developing, attracting and retaining talent across the organization and building future leaders.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D

We take a long-term view to investment and continuously identify opportunities that complement Abu Dhabi’sinnovation agenda and solidify its wider ambitions of enhancing R&D throughout the economy. As such, we arepositioning our portfolio for the future by placing innovation and R&D at the heart of our strategy and culture.

Investment Process

Overview

As a sustainable investor, we have a well-defined investment approach, follow a robust and rigorous process and have a clear focus on our priority clusters.

Our Investment Process

Our Investment Process

We follow a robust and rigorous six-step investment process from initial deal sourcing to receiving final deal approval.

Our Investment Focus

Our Investment Focus

We invest in priority sectors that are critical to the long-term diversification and competitiveness of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

Portfolio

Overview

We develop economic clusters that capture synergies, enhance trade flows to create long-term value.

Energy & Utilities

Energy & Utilities

As global demand for energy increases, the UAE is committed to navigating a clear path to meeting energy security needs while creating a pathway to decarbonization and climate progress.

Food & Agriculture

Food & Agriculture

As a trusted government partner, ADQ is increasing Abu Dhabi’s sustainable agricultural footprint, driving investments in AgTech solutions, and expanding local farmers’ ability to grow more produce domestically.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Abu Dhabi is home to globally renowned healthcare institutions and pharmaceutical companies, built to support the well-being of a growing population. ADQ’s portfolio companies leverage technology to shape the future of healthcare while keeping patient-centered care, diagnostics and clinical excellence at their core.

Transport & Logistics

Transport & Logistics

Bringing together a portfolio of assets across the entire logistics value chain, ADQ is spearheading the strategy to grow Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity and capitalize on opportunities to enable trade and commerce.

Financial Services

Financial Services

Financial services and thriving capital markets provide a solid foundation for supporting the long-term development of a competitive, diversified, and sustainable economy.

Tourism, Entertainment & Real Estate

Tourism, Entertainment & Real Estate

Tourism, entertainment and real estate play a vital role in how Abu Dhabi’s economy engages with other markets across a wide range of sectors.

Sustainable Manufacturing

Sustainable Manufacturing

As a partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, we are investing in a broad range of manufacturing and industrial assets that hold the key to growth for the sustainable development of the Emirate.

Investors

Investors

ADQ is a strategic investment vehicle for the Government of Abu Dhabi and one of the region’s largest holding companies. Learn more abut our credit ratings, governance, ESG and leadership.

News & Insights

Newsroom

Our newsroom invites you to browse recent announcements as well as ADQ's press release archive.

ADQ FWD

The ADQ FWD platform brings together industry experts, government, and advocacy leaders to discuss and address issues of economic and strategic importance for the UAE.

Opinion Editorials

Opinion Editorials

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Publications

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Careers

Careers at ADQ

Be part of change and progress. Join a dynamic, agile and collaborative team pushing Abu Dhabi’s economic vision to new limits to build resilience for new generations.

Future Foundation

Join a platform for future leaders. With ADQ's Graduate Development Program, you will receive knowledge that will set the baseline for the rest of your career.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Information on and avenues for contacting ADQ.

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Compliance

View and download the ADQ Code of Conduct, learn more about how we manage compliance obligations or view information on our Speak Up channel.

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ADQ acquires shares in global logistics firm Aramex

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Highlights

ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi's diversified economy, announced it has acquired approximately 22 percent of the issued share capital of Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions.

Aramex is a global leader in logistics and transportation, and will complement our logistics investments including Abu Dhabi Ports, Abu Dhabi Airport, and Etihad Rail as we work to expand the logistics ecosystem in the UAE. Despite the challenging market conditions, we are confident that Aramex has the right approach to continue building on its leadership position in the industry and enhances Abu Dhabi's efforts to be a key player in international trade and logistics. With the surge in e-commerce demand this year, their on-the-ground operations and last mile capacity is an important growth area.

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Murtaza Hussain, Acting Chief Investment Officer, M&A and Alternative Investments at ADQ

The shares were acquired through a series of on-market transactions and through an off-market special deal.

About ADQ

Established in 2018, ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company with a broad portfolio of major enterprises. Its investments span key sectors of the UAE’s diversified economy including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, and mobility and logistics, amongst others. As a strategic partner of Abu Dhabi’s government, ADQ is committed to accelerating the transformation of the Emirate into a globally competitive and knowledge-based economy.
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