Tahnoun bin Zayed: Holding Companies Contribute to Building Global Platforms that Enhance Economic Resilience
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed praises ADQ holding companies' strong financial performance in 2025.
SUMMARY
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed chaired ADQ's 2025 board meeting and praised the strong financial performance of its subsidiaries, which transported 16.1 million passengers with an 18% increase and achieved net profits of AED 6.1 billion. Additionally, 205 AI agents were deployed to enhance operations, and the sustainable manufacturing sector advanced in developing an integrated industrial and chemical ecosystem supporting the national economy.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Transported 16.1 million passengers, an 18% year-on-year increase.
- Operated 300 scheduled passenger flights daily.
- Deployed 205 artificial intelligence agents in international operations.
- EBITDA reached AED 16 billion.
- Progress in developing an integrated industrial and chemical ecosystem.
CORE SUBJECT
Financial Performance of ADQ Holding Companies in 2025
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ADQ (the Holding Company), chaired the fourth board meeting of the company in 2025.
Following a review of the financial performance of ADQ's portfolio companies for the third quarter of 2025, His Highness praised the strong results achieved by these companies and their role in building global and competitive platforms that support national priorities and enhance the resilience of the local economy in the UAE.
The company successfully transported 16.1 million passengers, an 18% year-on-year increase, achieving a remarkable milestone by operating 300 scheduled passenger flights daily.
This was driven by growth in shipment volumes, strong performance across its infrastructure-based sectors, and continued demand for maritime and shipping services.
A total of 205 artificial intelligence agents were deployed in its international operations. In the energy and utilities sector, the company "Taqa" continued to make tangible progress in its international expansion priorities within the energy and water value chain.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached AED 16 billion, while net income amounted to AED 6.1 billion. The sustainable manufacturing sector made significant progress in developing an integrated industrial and chemical ecosystem.
The project will contribute to localizing the production of bio-chemical materials and create new manufacturing opportunities in refining and petrochemicals.
"Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADQ has achieved a strong quarterly performance that reflects the resilience and scale of its business platforms and confirms our ongoing efforts to improve operational excellence and enhance long-term value.
We also continue our efforts to invest in high-impact infrastructure and deploy more artificial intelligence technologies to boost productivity, support decision-making, and meet future requirements."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 3
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan
👤 Person_MaleDeputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs, and Chairman of ADQ's Board
ADQ (the Holding Company)
🏛️ OrganizationAn Emirati investment company managing a diversified portfolio of companies
Taqa
🏛️ OrganizationA company operating in the energy and utilities sector with expanding international activities
NOTABLE QUOTES 1
"Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADQ has achieved a strong quarterly performance that reflects the resilience and scale of its business platforms and confirms our ongoing efforts to improve operational excellence and enhance long-term value. We also continue our efforts to invest in high-impact infrastructure and deploy more artificial intelligence technologies to boost productivity, support decision-making, and meet future requirements."
Context: Statement on ADQ's financial performance results in 2025