ADQ Snaps Up Majority Stake In Aramex

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund, has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Abu Dhabi-based logistics, courier, and package delivery company Aramex, through its wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Q Logistics Holding LLC.

The transaction gives ADQ a combined 63.16 percent shareholding in Aramex, after factoring in the stake held by AD Ports Group, in which ADQ also holds a majority interest. 

In a statement, Mansour AlMulla, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ, commented, “ADQ’s majority shareholding in Aramex marks a strategic step toward advancing our vision to build a globally integrated logistics platform anchored in the UAE. Aramex brings strong capabilities and operational depth that complement our existing investments across air, sea, and land infrastructure. Its addition enhances the services layer of the logistics value chain and supports the development of end-to-end trade and supply chain solutions. We believe Aramex is well-positioned to unlock long-term value through greater integration with ADQ’s broader portfolio, and we are confident in its ability to deliver sustainable growth.” 

By acquiring a majority stake in Aramex, ADQ strengthens its position in the services layer of the logistics value chain, spanning express delivery, freight forwarding, third-party logistics, and warehousing. These services are considered vital to enabling smooth trade flows and linking transportation infrastructure to end users. 

Following the transaction, Aramex will be incorporated into ADQ’s transport and logistics cluster, a unit that is instrumental in advancing multimodal connectivity and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global logistics and transport hub. 

Aramex, which operates in more than 65 countries, boasts a leading trucking network across the GCC and manages 800,000 square meters of warehousing space globally. The company’s integration into ADQ’s portfolio is expected to support the creation of a fully integrated, multimodal logistics platform aimed at enhancing regional trade and economic development.