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17 August 2026

Abu Dhabi owner moves to take AD Ports private

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Abu Dhabi owner moves to take AD Ports private

Abu Dhabi sovereign investor L’IMAD has launched a cash offer worth about AED7. 8bn ($2. 1bn) for the remaining 24. 58% of AD Ports Group, seeking full ownership of one of the Gulf’s most acquisitive ports and logistics groups. The bid is being made through L’IMAD’s subsidiary ADQ, which already holds 75.

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