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During the period, ADCOOP, the Group’s retail arm, reinforced its positioning through an exclusive partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to manage the Abu Dhabi Citizens’ Food Products Program. Leveraging more than 50 stores and integration with the TAMM platform, the initiative enhances customer access and supports revenue growth during 2026 onwards as the program’s operations fully ramp up. ADCOOP also expanded its private-label portfolio; launching two new brands, with two additional launches planned by year-end and signing a Nutri Mark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote product transparency and healthier choices, underscoring continued progress in building a stronger, customer-focused retail network. In the Group’s second business vertical, Makani, the commercial real estate arm, signed an MoU with Al Jazira Sports Club to develop an 80,000 square-meter commercial destination surrounding the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, further expanding its pipeline of strategic real estate projects.
Group revenue stood at AED 1.48 billion in 9M 2025, as the rebranding of ADCOOP was completed and the retail portfolio repositioned for sustainable growth. The retail segment contributed AED 1.26 billion, with like-for-like sales down 4% during the transition, and a reduction in lower-margin wholesale activity. The Group continues to build towards a modernized, customer-first retail network expected to drive stronger sales momentum in the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
The Makani commercial real estate portfolio delivered AED 163.5 million in revenue during the same period, up 10% year-on-year, underpinned by a robust 93% occupancy rate across the Group’s 70+ malls and community hubs. Makani’s pipeline continues to progress well, supported by new opportunities under planning.
Underlying Net Profit Growth Continued in 9M 2025
|While statutory profit for the period declined from AED 156.7 million in 9M 2024 to AED 105.9 million in 9M 2025, the Group’s profits increased on an underlying basis with 25% underlying net profit growth. This was driven by a combination of operating performance and lower finance costs. 9M 2024 enjoyed the one-off benefit from the disposal of non-core assets, partly offset by costs associated with the merger.
Strong Cash Flow Enables Strategic Development
The Group continued to generate strong cash flow in 9M 2025 and ended the period with a net cash position of AED 292.2 million, following the full repayment of external debt earlier in the year. This strong liquidity provides financial flexibility to reinvest in the Group’s retail and real estate development pipeline, positioning MAIR to capture future growth opportunities and deliver sustainable value creation for shareholders.
Commenting on MAIR’s nine-month results, Nehayan Hamad Alameri, Managing Director and Group CEO, MAIR Group, said: “MAIR’s transformation continues to build momentum, underpinned by disciplined execution and a clear strategic direction. The Group continued to progress its transformation in the first nine months of 2025, achieving 25% year-on-year growth in underlying net profit.
“Our exclusive strategic partnerships with the DMT and Al Jazirah Sports Club represent key milestones in strengthening our retail platform and enhancing community access. With a debt-free balance sheet and strong cashflow, MAIR is well-positioned to advance its development pipeline, continue executing its transformation strategy, and deliver sustainable long-term value for customers and shareholders.”