Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), presided over ADQ's fourth board meeting of 2025. H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon praised ADQ's portfolio companies for their contributions to building globally competitive platforms that support national priorities and boost economic resilience.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting involved a review of ADQ's Q3 2025 financial performance, which demonstrated robust results across its portfolio. Notable achievements in various sectors were highlighted, showcasing Abu Dhabi's strengthening position as a global connectivity hub through its integrated transport network.
Etihad Airways reported its best nine-month performance ever, with a profit after tax of AED1.7 billion, a 26 percent increase year-on-year, and revenue of AED21.7 billion. The airline carried 16.1 million passengers, an 18 percent increase, and reached the milestone of operating 300 daily flights.
Abu Dhabi Airports experienced a 10.1 percent increase in passengers in Q3 2025, welcoming 8.49 million travelers, marking over four years of double-digit growth. AD Ports Group achieved its highest quarterly net profit since listing, with AED596 million, a 34 percent year-on-year increase, driven by strong cargo volume growth and infrastructure-led clusters.
AD Ports Group also received recognition from Guinness World Records for deploying the most AI agents in a logistics facility, with 205 AI agents across global operations. In Energy and Utilities, TAQA focused on international expansion, delivering group revenues of AED42.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a 2.9 percent increase year-on-year.
In Sustainable Manufacturing, significant progress was reported by TA'ZIZ, which awarded an EPC contract worth AED7.3 billion to develop one of the world's largest PVC complexes in the UAE. A dedicated chemicals port in Al Ruwais was also established in collaboration with ADNOC Logistics and Services.
ADQ reviewed its agentic AI adoption efforts, with insights from a recent workshop exploring the responsible application of AI to enhance decision-making and productivity. These initiatives reflect ADQ's commitment to integrating advanced AI capabilities to build resilient business models.
Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ, emphasized the strong quarter's reflection of ADQ's platform resilience and scale. He noted achievements across the portfolio and the continued focus on long-term value creation through operational excellence and disciplined execution.
The meeting was attended by key figures including H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and others. The board was updated on efforts to support local ecosystems and communities, with ADQ serving as the Headline Partner of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, a gathering of global leaders managing assets exceeding US$70 trillion.