Why Abu Dhabi’s ADQ is taking a complex, billion-dollar bet on Aramex

In an unprecedented move, the sovereign wealth fund wants to acquire one of the oldest publicly listed logistics companies in the Middle East. The question is whether the proposed deal can help turn around Aramex.

19 February, 20259 min
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