AD Ports Group posts record Q3 profit despite drop in UAE container volumes

AD Ports Group reported record quarterly earnings for the third quarter of 2026, despite a sharp decline in container throughput at its UAE ports amid continued disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

The Abu Dhabi-based group recorded revenue of AED 7.99 billion, up 48% compared with the same period last year. EBITDA increased 63% to AED 1.97 billion, while net profit rose 64% to AED 975 million.

The stronger results were supported by growth across the group’s four main business clusters. Maritime & Shipping and Logistics delivered particularly strong revenue increases, while port operations recovered from the previous quarter.

However, the operating environment remained challenging for terminals in the UAE, where geopolitical disruptions continued to affect cargo flows.

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