Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit Commences In Ankara To Enhance Housing And Urban Development Partnerships

The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit commenced in Ankara, Türkiye, organised by the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC). This event is in collaboration with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority. The summit aims to foster cooperation and establish long-term partnerships in housing, infrastructure, and urban development sectors.

Eng. Maisara Mahmoud Salim Eid, Director-General of ADPIC, leads the Abu Dhabi delegation. This group includes senior government officials and representatives from major real estate developers like Lead Development, Aldar Properties, Modon, Bloom, and Gridora. Their participation underscores a commitment to international collaboration.

In his keynote speech, Eng. Maisara Mahmoud emphasised that infrastructure is more than just engineering or construction. It represents a civilisational approach to shaping a shared future. He highlighted that this perspective strengthens cooperation and opens new development opportunities between Abu Dhabi and Türkiye.

He further stated that Abu Dhabi's leadership prioritises openness and knowledge exchange with global contractors. Türkiye is seen as a key partner due to its expertise in the field. Public-private partnerships are central to this vision, aligning with Turkish firms' capabilities for future projects in Abu Dhabi.

Eng. Maisara Mahmoud revealed that ADPIC is currently managing over 600 projects valued at more than $55 billion. These projects span various sectors including housing, transport, education, and agriculture. He called for joint investments based on complementary strengths for sustainable development.

Müfit Eren, President of the Turkish Contractors Association, noted the significance of meeting with the UAE delegation. He highlighted it as an opportunity to explore cooperation prospects and review regulatory frameworks while strengthening economic partnerships.

Türkiye's Global Construction Impact

Müfit Eren shared that Turkish contractors have completed approximately 13,000 projects across 137 countries with a total value nearing $547 billion. This positions Türkiye as a leading power in the global construction sector.

In the Middle East alone, Turkish companies have executed around 2,400 projects worth $139 billion. In the UAE specifically, they have undertaken 150 projects valued at $19 billion. These include diverse developments such as tourism facilities, roads, bridges, airports, metro stations, power plants and water treatment facilities.

The summit highlights mutual benefits from collaboration between Abu Dhabi and Türkiye in infrastructure development. Both parties aim to leverage their strengths for sustainable growth through strategic partnerships.

With inputs from WAM