ADQ held a board meeting today to review the company’s financial performance for Q1 2025, which remains on a strong growth trajectory. The board, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), also reviewed a comprehensive summary of key transactions from the last quarter.
During the meeting, Sheikh Tahnoon commended ADQ’s continued efforts to strengthen the foundations of economic resilience and sustainable development, in line with the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, while also recognizing ADQ’s role in supporting the country’s digital transformation and economic diversification through investments and strategic partnerships across global markets.
Key deals driving growth in priority sectors
During the meeting, ADQ’s board highlighted the acquisition of Aramex through a successful voluntary tender offer, subject to the successful completion of the transaction. Aramex will form an integral part of ADQ’s Transport and Logistics cluster, offering end-to-end supply chain integration and management while complementing existing investments within the cluster.
The board was also briefed on the strategic significance of the $25 billion investment partnership with Energy Capital Partners, the largest private owner of power generation and renewables in the U.S., which aims to develop new power generation infrastructure across the U.S. These projects are intended to meet the growing power demands of data centers driven by the proliferation of AI, while supporting the expansion of the country’s broader energy infrastructure.
Other notable milestones included the launch of Gridora, a joint venture established in April by ADQ, IHC and Modon Holding to drive infrastructure development through private and public-private partnerships. Operating under Modon Holding, Gridora will collaborate with specialist partners and capital providers to deliver large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects.
During the same month, ADQ, IHC and First Abu Dhabi Bank also announced plans to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, fully regulated by the UAE Central Bank.
In May, ADQ successfully completed its third debt capital markets issuance, launching a $2 billion dual-tranche bond to diversify its funding sources and enhance its financial resilience.
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ADQ initiatives advance National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031
The board was also updated on the progress of ADQ’s contribution to the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 as well as Abu Dhabi’s agenda in these areas. In addition to other relevant initiatives, ADQ has launched the Sprint AI program aimed at driving innovation, digital transformation and AI adoption
During the meeting, the board members leveraged the latest version of ADQ’s AI Board advisor that integrates multiple AI tools to support decision-making. Built on ADQ’s extensive knowledge base, Q provides expert insights and strategic recommendations to guide board discussions.
“Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADQ continues to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s economic resilience through targeted investments in high-impact infrastructure and strategic supply chains. The milestones achieved over the past quarter reflect our commitment to reinforcing the very foundations on which our emirate is built, while driving the continued growth of key economic sectors and creating commercial value for our shareholders,” said His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, managing director and group CEO of ADQ.
