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Abu Dhabi launches AED55 billion partnership for 24 infrastructure projects
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre have announced plans to bring transport, infrastructure and social assets to market over the next two years.
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre have opened a AED55 billion pipeline of 24 public-private partnership projects scheduled for market release through 2026 and 2027.
The announcement aligns with Abu Dhabi’s ongoing push to expand its physical assets while drawing in private capital. Officials have positioned the pipeline as the next stage of a long-running strategy that pairs government delivery targets with structured private-sector involvement, an approach already used to advance earlier phases of road and utility work in the emirate.
Transport and infrastructure priorities
Eleven road schemes form the largest single block, accounting for AED35 billion and more than 300 kilometres of new or upgraded carriageway, tunnels, junctions and network upgrades. Five separate infrastructure schemes receive AED11 billion and cover dams, water storage, flood-control systems, stormwater improvements and urban landscaping. The remaining eight social projects, valued at AED9 billion, include sports facilities, specialist healthcare buildings, schools and university campuses.
These categories directly support daily movement, water security and community services inside Abu Dhabi. The projects are expected to create immediate opportunities for local contractors and international firms already active in the emirate’s supply chains.
Next steps for investors and contractors
The pipeline will be showcased at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026, giving potential partners a single forum to review project schedules and procurement timelines. The Abu Dhabi Media Office statement notes that the programme includes a clear delivery framework and sustained private-sector interest, elements intended to speed project execution while supporting the emirate’s local-content goals.
Companies interested in participation can monitor forthcoming tender notices issued by the two offices. Early engagement through the summit is presented as the practical route for firms seeking to secure positions in the first wave of contracts.