AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading Sign MoU to Advance Bunkering and Alternative Marine Fuels at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 30 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global provider of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, together with IRH Global Trading Ltd., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in bunkering services and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port.

The MoU outlines possible cooperation in several areas, such as providing bunkering services to vessels calling at Khalifa Port, developing alternative fuel options including liquefied natural gas (LNG), biofuels, and methanol, and exploring opportunities related to fuel storage infrastructure, terminal facilities, and fuel sampling and testing capabilities. 

Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO, Ports Cluster – AD Ports Group, said: “This partnership underscores our dedication to forming strategic alliances that generate lasting, sustainable value. By collaborating with trusted partners like IRH, we are strengthening our capabilities and supporting the development of future‑ready infrastructure and services that reinforce the UAE’s status as a premier global trade and logistics hub, aligned with the vision of our wise leadership.”

Ali Rashed Alrashdi, Group CEO – International Resources Holding, said: “This collaboration with AD Ports Group reflects IRH’s commitment to building strategic partnerships that deliver tangible economic impact. As we continue to expand our global energy trading platform, bunkering and alternative marine fuels represent a high‑growth opportunity. We view Khalifa Port as an ideal base from which to pursue these prospects, and we look forward to working closely with AD Ports Group to bring them to fruition.”

Through this collaboration, AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading seek to further enhance Khalifa Port’s value proposition as a multi‑purpose, deep‑water port that supports efficient, sustainable, and forward‑looking maritime operations.

IRH Global Trading is a strategic global commodities trading firm with interests spanning the mining and energy value chain, aiming to build a diversified global minerals and energy trading platform that includes liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), crude oil, and petroleum products. The partnership will explore leveraging IRH’s international trading expertise alongside AD Ports Group’s world‑class port infrastructure and trade ecosystem.