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ADNOC Distribution is launching "The Hub" Its first integrated platforms in Abu Dhabi this November

Abu Dhabi, 3 November / WAM / Engineer Badr Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, confirmed that the ADIPEC 2025 exhibition and conference is witnessing a wide regional and international presence that contributes to strengthening partnerships and learning about global experiences in the fields of fuel sales and retail, in addition to non-fuel operations.

Al Lamki said in statements to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, today, on the sidelines of the ADIPEC 2025 exhibition and conference, that the company is launching the concept of “The Hub,” which is an integrated destination that reinvents on-road retail experiences in the UAE. He explained that “The Hub” will become an integrated platform that combines fueling services, high-speed charging for electric vehicles, and a variety of dining and entertainment options to provide an integrated experience in one place.

He added that the first “The Hub” station will be opened in Abu Dhabi by the end of this November, on an area three times larger than the current “ADNOC” stations, noting that there is a plan to create 30 “The Hub” locations during the next three years, which will redraw the map of retail stores in the country and enhance “ADNOC Distribution’s” leadership in the non-fuel retail sector, while designing each destination to suit the needs of its local community.

He stressed that the “Oasis by ADNOC” and “The Hub” concepts benefit from the rapid growth witnessed by the retail sector, while “ADNOC Distribution” continues its leadership role as a leading national company in operating multi-service service stations nationwide.

He pointed out that ADNOC Distribution is an essential pillar of ADNOC Group’s strategy to expand access to energy through a network of about 980 service stations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Within the framework of digital transformation, Al Lamki pointed out that the company is implementing more than 20 initiatives supported by artificial intelligence across the value chain, including predictive segmentation and improving emissions, which supports ADNOC’s leadership in applying artificial intelligence technologies in the energy sector.

He pointed out that the non-fuel retail sector has become a major driver of growth, as its total profits increased by 14.7% on an annual basis, driven by increased transactions and improved offers.

Regarding the societal impact, he stressed the company’s commitment to providing safe and healthy trips to customers in accordance with the highest health and safety standards, while expanding the scope of services that meet the needs of local communities.

He also pointed out that the member base of the ADNOC Rewards loyalty program grew by 17.3% to reach 2.53 million users, which reflects the focus on enhancing the customer experience and digital engagement.

Al Lamki confirmed that the company extended its dividend policy until 2030, adopting a quarterly distribution system starting from the first quarter of 2026, to ensure achieving sustainable returns and long-term value for shareholders.

As part of the global expansion, he pointed out that Voyager lubricants have been exported to 50 countries and were launched in Egypt with a plan to reach 3,000 points of sale by 2026.

The company also revealed its updated targets to expand the service station network to 1,150 stations by 2028 as part of building a multi-energy distribution network ready for the future.

Al Lamki explained that ADNOC Distribution achieved the highest quarterly profits in its history before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $319 million, with net profits growing by 21.5% on an annual basis, which reflects the strength and flexibility of its five-year strategy.

In the field of sustainable mobility, he said that the company is strengthening its leadership in the energy transition through the “E2GO” network, which includes 368 electric charging points, with a plan to reach 500 points by 2028.

He said that the growth strategy with low capital costs enabled the company to double the number of its stations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 172 stations in a strategic step that strengthens its regional presence and expands the scope of its services across borders.

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