During the UAE–Türkiye leg of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) international road-show, the emirate of Abu Dhabi unveiled more than US$55 billion in major infrastructure projects as it charts its next phase of urban and economic transformation.
The session, hosted in Turkey, placed special emphasis on opportunities for Turkish firms — particularly in modular construction, transport networks and complex engineering projects.
According to Mohammed Yousef Al Hosani, Executive Director at the centre overseeing the capital-project pipeline, Abu Dhabi is not just delivering standalone assets but is focused on creating “sustainable, efficient communities that support long-term prosperity.”
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The overseeing agency currently manages over 600 capital-projects, aimed at enhancing resident quality of life, supporting economic diversification and increasing environmental resiliency.
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A flagship plan rolling out: over 40,000 housing units will be delivered using modular construction techniques over the next five years — a major entry point for international contractors.
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The summit stressed the importance of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in mobilising foreign engineering, construction and infrastructure expertise.
From a broader perspective, Abu Dhabi’s agenda aligns with its long-term vision: being globally competitive, highly liveable and an industrialised economy supported by smart infrastructure. The summit’s timing underscores a dual ambition — to accelerate infrastructure roll-out and to deepen cross-border strategic partnerships.
For firms in construction and engineering, the message is clear: the emirate is open for large-scale collaboration, especially where innovation, modular technologies and integrated transport systems are brought to the table. As the US$55 billion pipeline opens up, expect heightened bidding activity and regional supply-chain opportunities.
