Abu Dhabi based sovereign investor ADQ has announced the successful completion of its voluntary tender offer for Aramex, submitted through its wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Q Logistics Holding LLC.
The offer has now become unconditional, positioning ADQ as the majority shareholder in Aramex with a combined ownership of 63.16 percent, including shares held by AD Ports Group, in which ADQ holds a majority stake.
The transaction follows the receipt of all necessary antitrust and foreign direct investment approvals, as well as statutory exemptions and waivers from relevant authorities within and outside the UAE. All other offer conditions have been satisfied or waived.
With the acquisition of a controlling stake in Aramex, the firm strengthens its presence across the services layer of the logistics ecosystem, encompassing express delivery, freight forwarding, third-party logistics, and warehousing. These services are vital to ensuring efficient trade flows and connecting transport infrastructure with end users.
Mansour AlMulla Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer- ADQ
“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.”
Operating in over 65 countries, Aramex brings significant scale, geographic reach, and capabilities, including a leading trucking network across the GCC and 800,000 sqm of global warehousing space. The company’s integration into ADQ’s growing portfolio marks a major step toward the creation of a fully integrated, multimodal logistics platform supporting regional trade and economic development.
Aramex will be incorporated into ADQ’s Transport & Logistics cluster, a strategic division focused on enhancing multimodal connectivity and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a leading global hub for transport and logistics.
