Abu Dhabi, UAE – 08 January 2025: AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry (ADX: ADPORTS), has been awarded 15 international recognitions from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), a non-profit organisation that aims to promote and develop a culture of institutional excellence. Over the past 35 years, EFQM assisted more than 50,000 public and private sector organisations in Europe and around the world in improving their performance through the application of world-class quality management methodologies.

AD Ports Group has become the first global organisation to conduct an integrated assessment from the EFQM across 15 entities at one time. This assessment includes five business clusters, five subsidiaries, and five corporate support units across the Group.

The recognition obtained by the entities is classified into three categories: The five business clusters received the “Recognised by EFQM” certificate, reflecting their commitment to global quality standards. The five subsidiaries received the “Qualified by EFQM” certificate, highlighting their efficiency in achieving organisational goals. In addition, the five corporate support units received the “Corporate Excellence” certificate, highlighting their excellence in administrative performance and leadership. These achievements reflect the comprehensive organisational excellence achieved by AD Ports Group globally.

The international recognition certificates were awarded by Russell Longmuir, CEO of EFQM, during the fifth edition of MAFNOOD Excellence Awards Ceremony 2024, organised by AD Ports Group, in Abu Dhabi.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group, stated: “We are delighted to receive these recognitions from the European Foundation for Quality Management, which highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence and our strategic vision to be a global leader in the ports and logistics sector. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Group’s teams across all clusters, reflecting AD Ports Group’s continuous efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.”

All business clusters have achieved advanced and prestigious ranks, reflecting their superiority and leadership in the industry. Notably, the Economic Cities & Free Zones Cluster (EC&FZ) and the Digital Cluster have achieved an exceptional 6-star rating, showcasing their industry-leading performance. This highlights their innovation, efficiency, and superior service delivery.

With this recognition by the EFQM, AD Ports Group remains dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation that will ensure that the Group will continue in delivering world-class services, while contributing to the economic growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

Founded in 1989, by fourteen leading European businesses, the EFQM is a non-profit membership foundation, which created the EFQM Excellence Model, a framework for achieving business excellence. The model helps organisations define their purpose, inspire leadership, and foster a performance-driven culture while staying agile.