The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Center (ADPIC) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance the delivery of infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs) across the emirate.
The agreement establishes a unified operating model aimed at streamlining the planning, structuring, and procurement of capital projects, strengthening the UAE capital’s long-term infrastructure and economic development strategy.
The agreement was formalized during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2025, in the presence of H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and ADIO, and H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).
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The agreement was signed by H.E. Badr Al-Olama, director general of ADIO, and H.E. engineer Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, director general of ADPIC.
The partnership introduces a collaborative operating framework that links a robust infrastructure project pipeline with seamless execution, focusing on the early identification of PPP opportunities, improved inter-agency coordination, faster approvals, and enhanced governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Agreement to concentrate on efficient model for capital project delivery
By aligning ADPIC’s mandate to oversee Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure pipeline with ADIO’s core expertise in investor engagement, deal structuring, and infrastructure financing, the partnership creates a more agile and efficient model for capital project delivery.
The agreement is effective immediately and will be governed by shared performance indicators and a scheduled coordination mechanism between the two entities.
PPP projects
The partnership builds on Abu Dhabi’s growing portfolio of successful PPP initiatives. Notable examples include:
A project with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) to deliver three new schools in Zayed City, providing modern educational facilities through private sector collaboration.
A first-of-its-kind LED street lighting project in partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, which will implement energy-efficient lighting across Abu Dhabi’s road network using the PPP model — marking a GCC regional milestone.
As the emirate continues to position itself as a hub for global investment and infrastructure innovation, ADIO remains at the forefront of enabling high-impact, scalable projects.
The latest collaboration with ADPIC reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to modern infrastructure development, sustainable growth, and private sector participation under a transparent and investor-friendly framework.
ADIO is playing a key role
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) serves as the government’s primary vehicle for accelerating the emirate’s economic growth and driving its long-term transformation.
By offering comprehensive support to both local and international investors, ADIO empowers the development of future-focused industries across sectors such as liveability, advanced technology, sustainable resources, and high-value services.
Through targeted initiatives — including regional tourism, retail development, and public-private partnerships — ADIO ensures that economic progress remains closely aligned with community well-being.
With a strong global presence, a wide network of strategic investors, and close collaboration with key stakeholders, ADIO is committed to enabling investments that create sustainable value and global impact.
