Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24December 2025:AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announcedit is the first global trade and logistics company to achieve Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility, the highest standard in data centre accreditation, from the Uptime Institute – a New York-based premier certification network for data centre performance.
This significant accomplishment highlights the Group’s dedication to digital transformation, operational resilience, and technological innovation.Tier IV certification isgranted to data centres that are designed to be entirely fault tolerant, enabling them to withstand unplanned events without disruption to operations.
The Group’s Tier IV-certified data centre serves as the resilient backbone of its hybrid cloud infrastructure, supporting mission-critical operations across more than 50 countries. Engineered to deliver 99.995% availability with full redundancy across power, cooling, and network systems, the facility processes more than 150 million digital transactions annually. This robust foundation ensures continuous, secure delivery of services for global supply chains.
Mohamed Jamal-Eddine, Group Chief Information Officer – AD Ports Group, said: “Achieving Tier IV certification is a testament to our leadership in digitalising global trade and reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence in digital infrastructure. More than a technical milestone, this world-class, fault-tolerant foundation enables the secure deployment of advanced technologies including AI, IoT, Blockchain and LEO satellite connectivity. By combining resilience with innovation, we are ensuring business continuity for our customers while delivering more efficient, transparent and sustainable logistics solutions that support smarter, more connected global supply chains.”
Martin McCarthy,Chief Executive Officer – Uptime Institute, said: “We congratulate AD Ports Group on this remarkable achievement. Attaining Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility is a rigorous process that requires both technical excellence and a deep commitment to operational best practices. AD Ports Group’s leadership in digital infrastructure sets a new global benchmark for reliability, security, and service continuity in the trade and logistics industry.”
The Group is leveraging its Tier IV-certified data centre to support thedevelopment of advanced AI-powered solutions for the maritime sector. The facility also acts as a central hub for real-time data from the Group’s new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services, enabling the monitoring and optimisation of its 270-vessel global fleet.
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Established in 2006, AD Ports Group today serves as a global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry, as well as a bridge linking Abu Dhabi to the world. Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ADPORTS), AD Ports Group’s vertically integrated business approach has proven instrumental in driving the Emirate’s economic development over the past decade.
Operating five business clusters covering Ports, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Maritime & Shipping, Logistics, and Digital, AD Ports Group’s portfolio comprises 35 terminals, with a presence in over 50 countries, and more than 550 square kilometres of economic zones within KEZAD Group, the largest integrated trade, logistics, and industrial business grouping in the Middle East.
AD Ports Group is rated “AA-” Outlook stable by Fitch, and “A1” outlook stable by Moody’s.
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