Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi Ports Group’s revenues grew by 15% year-on-year. They reached AED 4.83 billion during the second quarter of 2025
These profits were driven by the strong performance of the ports sector. The economic cities and free zones sector, and the maritime and shipping sector also contributed, according to financial statements issued by the group today.
The group’s profits before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization increased by 9% year-on-year, reaching AED 1.17 billion.
While the group’s profit margin before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization reached 24.2% during the second quarter of 2025.
The group’s pre-tax profits amounted to AED 519 million, which is a 5% year-on-year increase. This was driven primarily by higher depreciation, amortization fees, and financing costs.
Profit per share during this quarter amounted to 0.07 dirhams, recording a stable rate on an annual basis.
Capital expenditures amounted to AED 928 million during the second quarter of 2025. Most cash expenditures were allocated to strengthening the assets of the maritime and shipping sector, the economic cities and free zones sector, and the ports sector.
Capital spending intensity also continued to decline. It reached 19% of the group’s revenues during the second quarter of 2025, compared to 28% during the second quarter of 2024.
Thanks to the strong performance in operating profits, the group recorded a cash transfer rate of 97% during this quarter. Consequently, the volume of cash flow from operations reached 1.14 billion dirhams during the second quarter of 2025. This represents almost double the level recorded in the same period last year.
As a result, the group’s free cash flow recorded a positive value during the quarter. This occurred from the beginning of the year to date.
Strong operating performance
The group achieved strong operating performance across various sectors. The ports sector, economic cities and free zones sector, and maritime and shipping sector together accounted for more than 90% of the group’s total profits before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization during the second quarter of 2025. In the ports sector, exceptional growth was recorded in Container handling volumes by 17% year-on-year. General cargo handling volumes also increased by 13% year-on-year.
CMA Terminals Khalifa Port also achieved remarkable performance in container handling volumes. They began commercial operations in early 2025. The port recorded an operating capacity of 80% during the current quarter and 62% since the beginning of the year.
In the economic cities and free zones sector, additional areas amounting to 600,000 square meters were leased during the second quarter. This brought the total land leased since the beginning of the year to 1.6 square kilometers.
The sector also achieved a significant increase in the occupancy rate of residential units affiliated with the Sudaira Group. The rate reached 80%, compared to 63% during the second quarter of 2024 and 75% during the first quarter of 2025. As for the maritime and shipping sector, regional container shipping volumes increased by 34% year-on-year.
Captain Mohammed Juma Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO – Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said that Abu Dhabi Ports Group’s integrated business model is based on five synergistic business sectors. This model has proven its ability to continue achieving sustainable shareholder growth. Despite the favorable economic and geopolitical challenges the world is witnessing, growth was driven by the strong performance of various sectors. The ports sector, the economic cities and free zones sector, and the maritime and shipping sector contributed significantly to achieving this growth in revenues and operating profits.
He added that while global freight flows continued to change course as a result of regional events, imposed customs tariffs also played a role. Through its synergistic and flexible business model, the group maintained its prudent international expansion plans. It demonstrated its ability to effectively deal with favorable external variables and was even able to transform them into tangible trade opportunities. The group benefited from the growing demand for reliable transport solutions across the Red Sea. We are developing alternative trade routes in pivotal regions such as Central Asia.
He said that the group continues to make steady progress in its international expansion plans. It is based on achieving sustainable and long-term value. They will continue to intensify efforts and enhance their leading role in reimagining the global trade, logistics, and transportation landscape. These efforts align with the vision of our wise leadership aimed at achieving global leadership in sustainable economic development.
