The payout adds to AED86bn ($23bn) already distributed since ADNOC’s first IPO in 2017, underscoring its continued commitment to shareholder returns and long-term value creation.
The six listed companies together represent more than AED550bn ($150bn) in market capitalisation and account for nearly 40 per cent of annual dividends paid on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
ADNOC company dividends
The announcement was made during ADNOC’s inaugural Investor Majlis in Abu Dhabi, where the company confirmed that ADNOC Distribution, ADNOC Gas, and ADNOC Logistics and Services (L&S) will begin paying quarterly dividends, joining ADNOC Drilling, which already operates on a quarterly schedule.
The change is intended to provide investors with more frequent and predictable payments, while ADNOC’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation continues to drive performance and efficiency across its portfolio.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said: “In line with the vision of the UAE leadership, ADNOC is providing opportunities for citizens, residents and partners to create and enhance value that contributes to the growth of the national economy.
“Guided by our Board of Directors, ADNOC continues to transparently engage with investors as we reinforce the strong foundations and pillars of our listed companies.
“By implementing the highest standards of governance and financial discipline, further empowering our people, and investing in advanced technology and AI, we will ensure ADNOC’s long-term growth and resilience.
“Our target to distribute AED158bn ($43bn) in dividends is a landmark step that gives investors and shareholders clear visibility of dividend distributions through 2030.
“In doing so, we are reaffirming our confidence and steadfast commitment to delivering long-term value, reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and accelerating growth.”
Listed companies
ADNOC’s listed companies span key segments of the energy and industrial value chain, from retail and drilling to logistics, petrochemicals, and fertilisers.
- ADNOC Distribution: The UAE’s largest fuel retailer with a 64 per cent market share and nearly 940 stations — has achieved 70 per cent EBITDA growth since its IPO and will extend its dividend policy through 2030
- ADNOC Drilling: Operating nearly 150 rigs, has set a dividend floor of AED25bn ($6.8bn) by 2030 and enhanced its 2025 dividend by 27 per cent year-on-year to AED3.7bn ($1bn)
- ADNOC Gas: The world’s largest listed pure-play gas company, targets AED90bn ($24.4bn) in dividends by 2030
- ADNOC Logistics & Services (L&S): One of the world’s fastest-growing energy maritime firms, projects AED8.1bn ($2.2bn) in dividends between 2025 and 2030
- Borouge: Aims for AED27bn ($7.3bn) in dividends through 2030, maintaining a 16.2 fils per share payout in 2025
- Fertiglobe: Reported total 2025 shareholder returns of AED1.02bn ($277 million), including share buybacks, a 25 per cent dividend increase, and a 5 per cent annualised yield
Together, the six companies demonstrate ADNOC’s blend of scale, diversification, and shareholder focus, generating predictable cash flows and supporting national economic growth.
AI and digital transformation
ADNOC highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is improving performance across its businesses.
Its predictive maintenance system Neuron 5 has cut unplanned shutdowns by 50 per cent, while the ENERGYai platform is accelerating field appraisal timelines and lowering exploration costs.
These initiatives are positioning ADNOC to become one of the world’s first AI-native energy companies, unlocking new efficiencies and value across its ecosystem.
