ADQ, an active sovereign investor concentrating on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, has announced that the voluntary tender offer for Aramex, submitted by its wholly owned indirect subsidiary Q Logistics Holding LLC, has become unconditional. With this development, ADQ will become the majority shareholder in Aramex. It will hold 63.16 percent of shares, considering the shareholding already owned by AD Ports Group, which is also under ADQ’s majority ownership.
This announcement follows the acquisition receiving all necessary antitrust and foreign direct investment regulatory approvals. It also includes statutory exemptions and waivers from relevant governmental authorities both within and outside the UAE. In addition, all other conditions to the offer have been satisfied or waived.
By acquiring a controlling stake in Aramex, ADQ strengthens its position in the logistics ecosystem. This ecosystem includes express delivery, freight forwarding, third-party logistics, and warehousing. These services are vital for facilitating seamless trade flows and connecting transport infrastructure to end users.
Operating in over 65 countries, Aramex boasts a leading trucking network in the GCC and 800,000 square meters of global warehousing space. Its integration into ADQ’s portfolio will expedite the creation of a fully integrated, multimodal logistics platform designed to support regional trade and economic development.
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Long-term growth potential
Mansour AlMulla, deputy group chief executive officer of ADQ, remarked: “ADQ’s majority shareholding in Aramex marks a strategic step toward advancing our vision to build a globally integrated logistics platform anchored in the UAE. Aramex brings strong capabilities and operational depth that complement our existing investments across air, sea, and land infrastructure. Its addition enhances the services layer of the logistics value chain and supports the development of end-to-end trade and supply chain solutions.”
“We believe Aramex is well positioned to unlock long-term value through greater integration with ADQ’s broader portfolio, and we are confident in its ability to deliver sustainable growth,” AlMulla further noted.
Moreover, as part of ADQ’s Transport & Logistics cluster, Aramex will play a key role in promoting multimodal connectivity and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a global transport and logistics hub.
The key dates remaining for the offer are as follows: The unconditional date is set for July 22, 2025. Following this, the payment of consideration to Aramex shareholders is expected to occur on July 25, 2025. Additionally, on the same day, July 25, 2025, Aramex shares will be registered in the name of Q Logistics Holding LLC.
