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Al Etihad
11-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025 showcases emirate's vision for future-ready infrastructure
11 July 2025 17:30 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2025 has concluded, building on the summit theme Future Cities: Rethinking Infrastructure for Better summit attracted more than 4,000 attendees from over 100 nationalities and witnessed the signing of 15 agreements and strategic partnerships over two days. The sessions provided a comprehensive exploration of how innovative infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology are converging to create liveable and economically vibrant urban summit focused on Abu Dhabi's proactive role in shaping a future where economic competitiveness and quality of life are inextricably linked. Discussions underscored the emirate's commitment to leveraging technology, fostering strategic partnerships, and implementing progressive policies to build resilient, sustainable, and human-centric second day explored the theme Lifestyle Development, with a welcome address from His Excellency Engineer Maysarah Mahmoud Salim Eid, Director General at Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC). His Excellency highlighted the summit's role as a critical connection for global thought and action in infrastructure, stating that infrastructure is not merely a backdrop but the backbone that carries a city's values, identity, and readiness for the a panel discussion titled, Urban Excellence: Lessons from the World's Most Innovative Cities, Daniel Liu, Executive Director at MORROW Intelligence; Emre Arolat, Founding Partner and Principal at Emre Arolat Architecture; Asma Aljassmi, Executive Director of Projects Control and Operations at Aldar Projects; and Greg Bargull, Executive Director of Development at Modon, explored how leading cities are redefining urban living through inclusive growth, sustainability, and cultural identity. Daniel Liu stressed the importance of people-focused frameworks to measure infrastructure impact. Emre Arolat highlighted the role of design in reflecting local identity and shaping daily life. Asma Aljassmi emphasised how strong public-private partnerships are enabling liveable, thriving communities. Greg Bargull noted that embedding infrastructure in human-centric models is essential for long-term urban success.A session titled, Beyond Steel and Concrete: Connecting to Nature in Urban Development, featured Paul O'Brien, Chief Development Officer at Modon. The session delved into the global shift toward nature-integrated approaches in urban spaces. O'Brien underscored how Modon's scale enables the company to integrate sustainability from the ground up, creating efficiencies and adding value across its entire portfolio. He further emphasised Modon's pioneering position, affirming that the company is actively exporting its innovative approach to urban development, thereby proving that cities function better when they work with, not against, natural and technological systems.A discussion titled, Redefining Public Spaces: Smart Mobility and Multifunctional Urban Hubs, continued with a dynamic panel that explored how cities are creating dynamic, adaptable ecosystems that blur traditional boundaries between transportation, commercial activity, and social interaction, emphasising a human-centric approach to urban development and the vital importance of leveraging existing infrastructure. Panellists Omran Malek, Head of the SAVI Cluster, Abu Dhabi Investment Office - ADIO; Dr Talib Alhinai, General Manager – UAE, Archer Aviation; Salam Ilayyan, Advisor, Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC); and Prashant Kapila, Board Member, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) shared their insights. Salam Ilayyan said: "Every citizen expects public spaces to be functional, open, human-accessible, safe, and climate-resilient, with integrated technology and sustainability features." Building on this, Omran Malek detailed Abu Dhabi's cutting-edge approach to smart mobility. He said: "We are looking at how existing infrastructure, like helipads and parking lots, can be leveraged for multi-modal transport, making the most of every space." Dr Talib Alhinai from Archer Aviation presented a future for urban air mobility, explaining: "Archer's mission is to replace 60 to 90-minute car drives with 10 to 20-minute electric air taxi flights, widening access to efficient urban mobility." The panel further discussed the critical role of robust frameworks and collaboration in realising these advanced urban a panel titled, Themed Luxury Development: Deeper Brand Immersion, Michael Belton, Chief Executive Officer, MERED; Kristina Zanic, CEO and Founder, Kristina Zanic Consultants; David Harman, Chief Development Officer, Modon Real Estate; Mulham G. Kheriba, CDO, Reportage; and Kourosh Salehi, Partner & Global Design Principal, LWK + Partners, discussed how luxury properties are evolving to offer curated lifestyles and immersive brand experiences. Kristina Zanic said: "Luxury is now defined in different ways, bringing in well-being elements like water and air purification, and designing units to connect with the outside." David Harman said: "Luxury continues to evolve... it's now more focused towards feelings, sense of security, and the introduction of well-being, connecting real estate with nature." Mulham G. Kheriba highlighted Reportage's unique operational model, stating: "We operate with zero leverage, no financial debt, because we control the entire process from design to execution, passing cost savings to our buyers." Kourosh Salehi concluded: "The core of any sustainable development is the quality of the building, the public realm, and the amenities it offers, fostering interaction with the wider city," adding that Abu Dhabi no longer needs to look to other cities for final session of the event titled, Lifestyle Infrastructure: Building a Billion-Dollar Wellness Economy, featured His Excellency Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Financial Affairs Executive Director, Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC), and Georges-Pascal Haber, CEO, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in a Fireside Chat. The discussion highlighted the accelerating growth of the wellness sector and its integration into urban development, with a strong focus on Abu Dhabi's unique approach. His Excellency Mohammed Al Suwaidi said: "Abu Dhabi's unique approach to wellness blends its heritage and cultural traditions with advanced technology, creating a distinct and comprehensive experience." Georges-Pascal Haber further underscored Abu Dhabi's growing prominence, stating: "Abu Dhabi has become a centre of gravity for healthcare and wellness, attracting top talent through its unparalleled infrastructure and environment." ADIS 2025 has successfully established itself as a pivotal global platform, fostering critical dialogue and showcasing Abu Dhabi's visionary approach to infrastructure development. The summit featured more than 70 speakers in its debut edition, who provided insights that are set to inspire and inform the next generation of urban planning and development worldwide.
Mid East Info
08-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
ADPIC-Plenary MOU to advance private sector engagement in Abu Dhabi infrastructure projects - Middle East Business News and Information
ABU DHABI, UAE, Tuesday, July 2025: Leading developer, investor, manager of infrastructure and real assets Plenary Group has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) to advance Private Sector Engagement (PSE) in infrastructure projects across Abu Dhabi. One of the key outcomes of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit that was hosted by ADPIC in June, the MOU established a collaborative partnership between the two organisations to plan, develop and implement strategic PSEs within the Emirate. These efforts are part of a broader push to enable impactful PSE models across Abu Dhabi and are being driven in close collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), ADPIC's strategic partner in attracting private sector expertise and capital into priority infrastructure projects. ADPIC undertakes the review, supervision and monitoring of capital projects in Abu Dhabi, overseeing implementation and delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality and sustainability. It is currently managing initiatives worth more than US$54 billion. 'Strengthening private sector engagement is vital to delivering resilient, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure,' said H.E. Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre. 'This partnership with Plenary reflects our commitment to fostering high-impact collaboration that unlocks long-term value for Abu Dhabi, while supporting innovation, economic diversification, and world-class project delivery.' Plenary CEO Paul Crowe said, 'The MOU strengthens our strategic relationship with ADPIC and reinforces our mutual commitment to advancing private sector engagements across the Emirate. We look forward to collaborating with ADPIC on Abu Dhabi's strong pipeline of PSE projects.' Plenary has partnered with the UAE government to finance and deliver social infrastructure projects since establishing a presence and winning its first project in 2022. It has been awarded three major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi to date – including the Emirate's first school infrastructure public-private partnership, the Zayed City Schools project. In 2024, ADQ, an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, acquired 49% of Plenary, marking the first major inbound investment from the UAE into an Australian company following the signing of the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and reinforcing bilateral ties between the two nations. As part of the agreement, Plenary and ADQ have established a co-development and investment platform, Plenary Middle East, to pursue public and social infrastructure opportunities in high-growth regions across the Middle East and Central Asia. 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 summit supports Abu Dhabi's long-term vision by fostering collaboration and showcasing opportunities that will shape the Emirate's resilient future-ready, built environment.
Al Etihad
08-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi partners with Plenary Group to advance private sector engagement
8 July 2025 20:00 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading developer, investor, manager of infrastructure and real assets Plenary Group to advance private sector engagement (PSE) in infrastructure projects across Abu of the key outcomes of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit that was hosted by ADPIC, the MoU established a collaborative partnership between the two organisations to plan, develop, and implement strategic PSEs within the efforts are part of a broader push to enable impactful PSE models across Abu Dhabi and are being driven in close collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), ADPIC's strategic partner in attracting private sector expertise and capital into priority infrastructure undertakes the review, supervision and monitoring of capital projects in Abu Dhabi, overseeing implementation and delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality and sustainability. It is currently managing initiatives worth approximately Dh200 Mahmoud Eid, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre, said, 'Strengthening private sector engagement is vital to delivering resilient, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure. This partnership with Plenary reflects our commitment to fostering high-impact collaboration that unlocks long-term value for Abu Dhabi, while supporting innovation, economic diversification, and world-class project delivery." Paul Crowe, Plenary CEO, added, 'The MoU strengthens our strategic relationship with ADPIC, and reinforces our mutual commitment to advancing private sector engagements across the emirate. We look forward to collaborating with ADPIC on Abu Dhabi's strong pipeline of PSE projects.' Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Arabian Post
24-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Etihad Rail and ADPIC Forge Coordinated Infrastructure Vision
Etihad Rail and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre have entered a Memorandum of Understanding to synchronise infrastructure planning and execution across the Emirate. The agreement, signed on 18 June at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025, is designed to bolster the alignment of Etihad Rail's projects with Abu Dhabi's strategic five‑year capital projects plan, ensuring coherent development and efficient deployment of resources. Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Rail, and Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of ADPIC, signed the agreement in the presence of H.E. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport. The framework commits both organisations to coordinated studies, design planning, engineering strategy, and development road mapping for key rail infrastructure. The MoU explicitly commits both bodies to jointly pinpoint integration opportunities between Etihad Rail's stations and broader infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment between rail expansion and Abu Dhabi's capital investment trajectories. It mandates structured knowledge exchange—spanning engineering assessments, master plans, and development strategies—to maintain cohesive project outcomes. ADVERTISEMENT Malak emphasised that the partnership represents a critical milestone as Etihad Rail advances its mandate to construct a world‑class railway network enhancing connectivity, sustainability, and livability for residents. He acknowledged the endorsement of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, underlining the capital's ambition to evolve into a globally competitive, efficient transport hub. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid of ADPIC highlighted the MoU as a demonstration of the Centre's commitment to unified project governance, emphasising tighter budgetary controls, a focus on urban livability outcomes, and higher sustainability standards. She noted its potential to draw private‑sector investment, enabling innovation and resilience in public infrastructure. A notable objective of the agreement is to encourage private‑sector engagement around railway assets. This encompasses joint research on urban planning best practices, infrastructure design optimisation, and expanded project management methodologies. Complementing these efforts are proposed capacity‑building initiatives, including technical training programmes, annual symposiums, and collaboration at regional infrastructure conferences. The MoU supports Abu Dhabi's broader strategic agenda, aligning current rail infrastructure with the city's capital projects roadmap. The five‑year plan, which outlines municipal and transport development goals, forms the primary backbone for investment decisions in major infrastructure. The wider context for the MoU lies in Etihad Rail's momentum: phase two, which links Ghuweifat to Fujairah, became operational in February 2023, expanding freight capacity and enabling key international trade routes. When the project is fully realised, the network will stretch over 1,200 km and include passenger rail options, using future‑ready signalling systems and mixed‑use tracks. ADVERTISEMENT Etihad Rail projects have already demonstrated environmental efficiency advantages. Stage One operations are estimated to reduce CO₂ emissions by 70–80 percent compared to equivalent truck transport, with forecasted annual reductions of over 2.2 million tonnes—equivalent to removing approximately 375,000 cars from the road. ADIS 2025, the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit where the MoU was signed, serves as a high‑level platform for public‑private dialogue, innovation sharing, and policy alignment in the sector. It aims to reinforce collaboration across transport, energy, and urban development, reflecting UAE's long‑term infrastructure vision. Industry observers and analysts comment that the MoU marks a strategic pivot for Abu Dhabi, moving away from siloed infrastructure development towards integrated delivery mechanisms that incorporate unitary governance, cross‑sectoral planning, and investment leverage. By synchronising Etihad Rail with municipal and national capital priorities, the MoU may serve as a template for future infrastructure platforms across the Gulf region. A senior transport analyst in the region described this as 'a classic shift from project‑based construction to system‑based infrastructure governance, ensuring each development contributes to the cumulative vision,' noting that such synergy is 'key to unlocking sustainable, scalable growth.' The formalisation of such partnerships signals intent to avoid fragmented outcomes and ensure each project drives maximum utility, creating a more connected urban ecosystem. Behind the scenes, both Etihad Rail and ADPIC have begun establishing internal joint‑working groups to detail implementation timelines, identify pilot projects—such as joint rail‑road corridor planning—and design knowledge‑transfer protocols. A statement from ADPIC indicates these steering committees will report back before the end of Q3 2025, with measurable KPIs tied to integration benchmarks and private‑sector participation targets. As construction accelerates on Stage Three of Etihad Rail, which will link Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other emirates, the MoU positions both agencies to manage interdependencies effectively. It may also set a precedent for replicating similar frameworks in other emirates, reinforcing national system coherence and laying the groundwork for emerging links like the Gulf Cooperation Council railway.
Al Etihad
23-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADIO, ADPIC strategic partnership to advance PPP delivery in Abu Dhabi
23 June 2025 17:37 ABU DHABI (WAM) The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to establish a collaborative operating model that supports the planning, structuring, and procurement of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure projects across the by the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and ADIO, Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, and the Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the agreement was signed by Badr Al-Olama, Director-General of ADIO, Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, and the Director-General of ADPIC, Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) partnership introduces a unified operating model that connects the pipeline of infrastructure projects with seamless transaction execution. This integrated approach is designed to improve coordination, enable the early identification of PPP opportunities, streamline approval processes, and embed stronger accountability and governance throughout the project aligning ADPIC's mandate as the coordinating body for Abu Dhabi's infrastructure pipeline with ADIO's expertise in investor attraction, deal structuring, and infrastructure finance, the partnership creates an effective, faster, and more efficient framework for the delivery of capital said, 'This strategic partnership between ADIO and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre will contribute to attracting private capital to actively participate in the implementation of high-quality strategic infrastructure projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It also supports efforts aimed at providing an attractive and reliable investment environment for investors and empowers government entities to efficiently execute their projects and achieve their objectives.'Eid said, "This collaboration reflects our commitment to reimagining how infrastructure is delivered across Abu Dhabi. Public-private partnerships have the potential to unlock greater impact when guided by a clear, coordinated, and future-focused framework. Together with ADIO, we are enabling a more responsive model that connects ambition with delivery, supporting government entities, attracting trusted partners, and ultimately creating lasting value for our communities."Effective immediately, the agreement will be governed by a unified framework of joint performance indicators and scheduled inter-agency builds on Abu Dhabi's expanding track record of infrastructure partnerships, including a collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge to deliver three modern schools in Zayed example includes a project to install energy-efficient LED lighting across Abu Dhabi roads, implemented in partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport. This project will be the first initiative of its kind to be delivered through a public-private partnership model for road lighting in the GCC. As the central authority for enabling investment and delivering infrastructure partnerships, ADIO continues to lead the development of scalable, high-impact projects that reinforce Abu Dhabi's position as a globally competitive, investor-friendly economy.
