Abu Dhabi Ports

Abu Dhabi Ports, formerly known as Abu Dhabi Ports Company, was established in 2006 by Emiri Decree No. 6 as part of a strategic restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The company serves as the master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones in Abu Dhabi, managing and developing critical maritime and industrial infrastructure to facilitate trade, economic diversification, and industrial growth. Abu Dhabi Ports plays a vital role in Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030 by enabling the emirate's transition into a leading global hub for trade, logistics, and industrial investment.

The company oversees a portfolio of ten ports in the UAE, including key commercial ports such as Khalifa Port, Zayed Port, Mussafah Port, and operates a port terminal in Guinea. Khalifa Port, which became fully operational in 2012, is a flagship deep-water port featuring advanced infrastructure with large ship-to-shore cranes and substantial container and cargo handling capabilities.

The establishment of Khalifa Port and the adjacent Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) marked a significant milestone, positioning Abu Dhabi Ports as a premier facilitator of integrated maritime, logistics, and industrial development.

Abu Dhabi Ports operates through five core clusters: Ports, Maritime, Logistics, Economic Cities & Free Zones, and Digital services, expanding its scope from traditional port management to an integrated ecosystem supporting industrial zones, logistics solutions, and maritime services.

It owns several subsidiaries including Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), Abu Dhabi Marine Services (SAFEEN), Fujairah Terminals, Maqta Gateway (a digital port community system), MICCO, ZonesCorp, and the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal. These entities collectively enhance the emirate’s capacity for shipping, freight forwarding, cruise tourism, and industrial zone management.

The company is publicly listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) under the ticker ADPORTS and is majority-owned by Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), which is a key driver of the diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

Abu Dhabi Ports continues to expand its infrastructure and services, maintaining its position as a key enabler of economic growth, providing world-class port and industrial facilities, and supporting Abu Dhabi’s ambitions to become a global trade and logistics hub.

Its commitment to innovation, infrastructure development, and customer service excellence has earned recognition both regionally and internationally, contributing significantly to the emirate’s sustainable economic development.