ADX Welcomes Orascom Construction Listing, Expanding Investment Opportunities In UAE Market

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has welcomed Orascom Construction to its platform, marking the third company to list on ADX in 2025. This listing underscores ADX's dedication to expanding market access and fostering growth through a transparent and innovative marketplace. The exchange is among the largest in the UAE and ranks within the top 20 globally.

Orascom Construction is a prominent global player in engineering, construction, and concessions development. The company operates primarily in the Middle East, Africa, and the U.S., focusing on infrastructure, industrial, and high-end commercial projects. It also holds a 50% stake in BESIX Group and manages a diverse portfolio that includes building materials and facility management.

Through its robust capital market platform, ADX actively supports the UAE’s economic diversification and competitiveness. The exchange provides Orascom Construction with efficient access to growth capital and a broad investor base. This ecosystem enables issuers to achieve their capital-raising goals and thrive in a dynamic market environment.

Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX, stated: "The listing of Orascom Construction is a qualitative addition that enhances market depth and opens new horizons for investors to participate in the next phase of the region’s development." He highlighted that this step expands investment opportunities linked to long-term infrastructure and energy needs.

Osama Bishai, CEO of Orascom Construction, expressed satisfaction with the company's debut on ADX. He noted: "We are pleased to begin trading on ADX today. We are already an active player across construction and infrastructure investments in Abu Dhabi." Bishai emphasized that this milestone marks the first step in their internal restructuring aimed at expanding construction activities.

In H1 2025, Orascom Construction reported significant financial achievements with a consolidated backlog of USD 9.6 billion, USD 2 billion in revenue, and a net profit of USD 82.7 million. Since its IPO in March 2025, it has returned over USD 300 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.

ADX's Market Leadership

With a total market capitalization of 3 trillion Dirham, ADX stands as a trusted investment platform within Abu Dhabi’s capital markets. The exchange has consistently led returns within the GCC region and outperformed both the MSCI Emerging Markets Index over ten years and global benchmarks over two decades.

The diversity of sectors listed on ADX reflects its strength; these include financial services, healthcare, technology, real estate, energy among others. In H1 2025 alone, listed companies achieved net profits up by 15.6% year-on-year reaching 88 billion Dirhams.

This strategic move by Orascom Construction aligns with its focus on creating long-term value while reinforcing its growth strategy. The company has consistently paid dividends since 2018 with total dividends increasing by 20.7% year-on-year so far in 2025 amounting to USD 51.8 million.

With inputs from WAM