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March 30, 2026

Ali & Sons Has Been Awarded the Diamond Sustainability Label

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We are proud to announce that Ali & Sons has been awarded the DIAMONDSustainability Label under the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry -Sustainability Label Programme.

This prestigious recognition places Ali & Sons amongorganisations demonstrating advanced sustainability integration acrossgovernance, operations, and strategy.

The assessment evaluated companies across 33 Environmental,Social, and Governance (ESG) themes, measuring how sustainability practices areimplemented, embedded, and delivering measurable impact.

Recognition Highlights

· Highest-tierDIAMOND Sustainability Maturity Label

· Strong ESGgovernance and leadership framework

· Measurableimpact across environmental and social initiatives

· Activestakeholder engagement and sustainability awareness

· Alignmentwith the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative

This milestone reflects our continued commitment toresponsible business practices, operational excellence, and long-term valuecreation, while contributing to the UAE’s sustainability ambitions.

We extend our sincere thanks to our teams and partners whocontinue to drive meaningful sustainability progress across the Group.

Together, we move forward toward a more resilient andsustainable future.

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Ali & Sons Has Been Awarded the Diamond Sustainability Label

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Ramadan Kareem

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Quantum is Live!

Quantum is live!

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