Aldar Properties Reports 17 %; 8 % Increases In Revenue, Gross Profit, Respectively, Driven By Record Development Business Performance In 2020

ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 14th Feb, 2021) Aldar Properties today reported a 17 percent rise in revenue for 2020, driven by record development business performance.

In a statement Sunday, the company reported a strong financial and operating performance in 2020 "driven by record annual development revenue and increased income from management of government infrastructure contracts."

"The 2020 revenue increased 17% to AED8.39 billion, and gross profit rose 8% to AED 2.98 billion. Full-year net profit steadied at AED1.93 billion," it added.

"Abu Dhabi has successfully navigated the considerable challenges of the global pandemic and is now moving into recovery," said Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar Properties.

"A rapid and globally pioneering approach to promoting health and safety has been backed by the Emirate’s financial strength and the Government’s proactive support of our communities. This effective combination has underpinned the long-term fundamentals of the economy and sustained investor confidence in the real estate sector. During this critical period, Aldar has reinforced its position as the trusted partner for public-private collaboration on strategic real estate and infrastructure investment.

I am proud that Aldar’s robust balance sheet and best-practice governance ensure that the company will be an important driver of Abu Dhabi’s growth in the coming years."

Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar Properties, said, "Aldar’s powerful performance in 2020 has set the tone for a new phase of sustainable growth. We have adopted a new operating model to propel the company to the next level in terms of scale and breadth of activity and to meet our ambitious sustainability targets. This will involve a major programme to accelerate the recycling of capital and to invest in expansion. Aldar is the trusted partner in the transformation of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, in alignment with the Emirate’s plans for investment and economic diversification. We are highly appreciative of the Government’s decisive management of the Covid-19 challenges and its leadership in setting a clear ambition for recovery and future growth."