Mubadala, ADPIC in deal to pioneer sustainable Abu Dhabi projects
Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) have signed a partnership agreement to foster collaborations in various areas. The deal features a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the two organisations, aimed at advancing infrastructure initiatives crucial to Abu Dhabi's development as a leading destination of choice.
These include comprehensive feasibility studies, knowledge sharing, and assessments to evaluate the viability for proposed projects, as well as sharing insights to develop sustainable financing models.
The partnership between Mubadala and ADPIC is set to drive forward-thinking solutions and comprehensive project planning across Abu Dhabi's infrastructure landscape, reflecting a robust commitment to future-proofing the emirate's growth and solidifying its position as a dynamic hub for investment and development.
The agreement was signed on the first day of Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2025, in the presence of Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director-General, ADPIC and Khalifa Al Romaithi, Executive Director of UAE Real Estate at Mubadala's UAE Investments Platform.
The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, hosted by ADPIC, is a strategic platform that convenes global leaders, investors, and industry experts to explore innovation, investment, and sustainability in infrastructure.
The event supports Abu Dhabi's long-term vision by fostering collaboration and showcasing opportunities that will shape the Emirate's future-ready, resilient built environment.
Speaking on the occasion, Eid said: "Through this collaboration with Mubadala, we are dedicated to pioneering sustainable, high-quality projects that will promote economic growth and create lasting infrastructure developments that meet the emirate's needs while contributing to its prosperity."
Al Romaithi said: "Our partnership with ADPIC is centred around spearheading future focused state-of-the-art infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi."
"This collaboration is a testament to Mubadala and ADPIC's commitment to support Abu Dhabi Government ambitions in making the emirate one of the world's most liveable and economically resilient cities," he added.
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