ADIO And ADPIC Establish Strategic Partnership To Enhance Public-Private Partnerships In Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) have entered into a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to create a unified operating model for planning, structuring, and procuring public-private partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure projects throughout the Emirate. The agreement was signed during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025 by Badr Al-Olama of ADIO and Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid of ADPIC.

By aligning their efforts, ADIO and ADPIC aim to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure project delivery. The partnership combines ADPIC’s role in coordinating Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure pipeline with ADIO’s expertise in attracting investors and structuring deals. This integrated approach is expected to streamline processes, improve coordination, and ensure stronger governance throughout project lifecycles.

The new operating model introduced by this partnership connects infrastructure project pipelines with seamless transaction execution. It is designed to identify PPP opportunities early, streamline approval processes, and embed accountability across all stages of project development. This collaboration reflects a commitment to reimagining how infrastructure is delivered in Abu Dhabi.

Badr Al-Olama stated that this strategic partnership will attract private capital for high-quality infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. He emphasized that it supports creating an attractive investment environment while empowering government entities to efficiently execute their projects and achieve objectives.

The agreement will be governed by a unified framework featuring joint performance indicators and scheduled inter-agency coordination. This builds on Abu Dhabi's successful track record of infrastructure partnerships, such as the collaboration with the Department of Education and Knowledge to deliver modern schools in Zayed City.

Maysarah Mahmoud Eid highlighted that public-private partnerships can unlock greater impact when guided by a clear framework. Together with ADIO, they are enabling a responsive model that connects ambition with delivery, supporting government entities, attracting trusted partners, and creating lasting value for communities.

Expanding Infrastructure Initiatives

Another notable initiative includes installing energy-efficient LED lighting across Abu Dhabi roads through a public-private partnership model. This project marks the first of its kind for road lighting in the GCC region, implemented in collaboration with the Department of Municipalities and Transport.

As the central authority for investment facilitation and infrastructure partnerships, ADIO continues to lead scalable projects that reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a globally competitive economy. Their efforts focus on delivering high-impact projects that attract investors while enhancing the Emirate's economic landscape.

With inputs from WAM