Capt. Mohamad Juma El Shamisi Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports and a business person involved in ports within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has never known the meaning of “impossible.” It is a word only found in the vocabulary of the losers, the incapable, and the traditionalists. However, Captain Muhamad Juma Al Shamisi was creative, innovative, resilient, and dedicated in his endeavors, Passionate, sincere in giving, and ambitious exceeding all expectations despite numerous challenges, despite the obstacles and difficulties, he never looked back.
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He was born in the month of September 1978. Those born this month are how patient they are in dealing with others. They strive for work, accuracy, and details, and they have a great relentless ability to persuade He was born on the day of the historical players Ronaldo and Luka Modric.
Currently serving as, Chairman of the Arab Seaports Federation in its 48th session, a tenure that spans four years Capt. Al Shamisi embarked on a career spanning over two decades in Ports, Logistics, Maritime transport, and global supply chain sectors, acquiring extensive knowledge and experience across various disciplines that pushed his great ambition to what he did not expect when he first started on the road!
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science, a High Seas Captain, from the Australian Maritime College, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Management from the University of Tasmania, Australia.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth for Abu Dhabi Ports Group and cementing its position as a global leader in trade, industry, and logistics, Under his leadership Abu Dhabi Ports Group has expanded its reach globally across five continents, adopting an integrated business model that includes digital sectors, economic cities and free zones, logistics maritime, and ports
In addition to his role as Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Al Shamisi serves as the Chairman of the Board of Aramex and Vice President of the Emirates Sailing and Modern Rowing Federation. He is also a board member of several corporations and institutions, including Etihad Airways Group, Abu Dhabi Airports, and the Emirates branch of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Through his astute leadership, Captain Al Shamisi has leveraged the capabilities of Abu Dhabi Ports Group to support the UAE leadership’s vision of diversifying the non-oil economy. He also ensures that Abu Dhabi Ports Group plays a significant role in achieving the goals set by the Abu Dhabi government to establish a diversified, sustainable, knowledge-based, and innovation-driven economy, enhancing the group’s position as a primary engine for trade, industry, and logistics in Abu Dhabi, elevating expertise.
Besides his roles in Abu Dhabi Ports, Captain Al Shamisi chairs the board of Aramex, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, and KIZAD, and is the Vice Chairman of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, along with memberships on various corporate and institutional boards including the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the Emirates. Previously, he served on the board of Etihad Airways, and currently, he is the President of the Arab Sea Ports Federation
AD Ports Group
On the other hand, Abu Dhabi Ports, part of AD Ports Group, owns or operates 10 ports and terminals in the UAE. Each facility is strategically located, harnessing sea, air, road, and rail connectivity to provide gateways to global markets.
They offer multipurpose, end-to-end solutions to our partners and customers enabling them to maximize growth opportunities and become truly global businesses.
Their world-class infrastructure is being continually updated with the very latest technology to keep increasing our capacity and enhancing customer experience.
Revenues and Total assets
The expansion of infrastructure combines with our strategic partnerships to help us drive global trade while diversifying the economy of Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Ports’ remarkable journey began in 2006. Today Abu Dhabi Ports is part of AD Ports Group, an integrated portfolio of world-class ports, Industrial Zones, and logistics supply chains that are transforming the region.
AD Ports Group logged net profits attributable to the equity holders valued at AED 313.83 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, down from AED 330.93 million a year earlier.
Revenues more than doubled to AED 3.88 billion in Q1-24, compared to AED 1.81 billion in Q1-23, according to the consolidated income statements.
Total assets hit AED 58.25 billion in Q1-24, higher than AED 55.61 billion at the end of December 2023.
Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports, said: “Guided by the vision of our wise leadership, the group is well structured and has built solid foundations to support the ongoing diversification of its port-centric logistics global footprint in light of the ongoing global geopolitical disruptions and polarization.”
