For the second year running, AD Ports Group has been recognised with top honours in the prestigious Extel survey of the best-performing listed companies across Emerging Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA).
The Group claimed first place in the Large Cap Transportation Sector in the Extel EEMEA Executive Team survey. Additionally, it secured second place in the overall ‘Most Honored Companies’ ranking, which includes firms across all market capitalisation segments—small, mid, and large-cap.
This recognition is based on feedback from 462 investment professionals, including buy-side analysts, fund managers, and sell-side research analysts from 264 financial services firms. The Extel rankings are widely regarded as one of the most authoritative benchmarks for capital markets and investor relations performance.
AD Ports Group earned first place in four of seven regional Extel categories relevant to its operations, along with one second place and one third place finish. The company was listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in February 2022.
The Group’s 2025 Capital Markets Day, held on 25 February at Khalifa Port, attracted a broad audience of leading local, regional, and international investors, as well as prominent sell-side analysts from top-tier investment banks covering UAE equities.
This turnout highlights the growing investor interest in AD Ports Group, one of the GCC’s few publicly listed and diversified logistics entities.
Martin Aarup, Group Chief Financial Officer at AD Ports Group, commented that this recognition is especially meaningful as it comes from seasoned professionals within the global investment community who define excellence in their field.
In the EEMEA Large Cap Transportation Sector, AD Ports Group was awarded:
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Best Investor Relations Professional
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Best IR Team
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Best IR Program
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Best Investor/Analyst Event
The Group also placed:
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Second in the Best ESG Program
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Third in the Best CFO category
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Second overall among ‘Most Honored Companies’ in the EEMEA Small, Mid, and Large Cap rankings.
