Abu Dhabi unveils $55bn infrastructure pipeline as UAE WOOS Turkish Investors
Abu Dhabi has shown major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi
The session highlighted the deep partnership opportunities for Turkish firms in construction, transportation and engineering development, as Abu Dhabi itself is one of the most forward-looking cities.
Mohammed Yousef Al Hosani, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure, said the emirate is not only focused on delivering new goods but also on building sustainable, prosperous communities that support long-term prosperity.
Abu Dhabi aims for UAE-TURKEY investment
The agency is currently overseeing more than 600 major infrastructure projects designed to improve quality of life, transform the economy and strengthen environmental sustainability.
He highlighted the important role of civil society relations
Therefore, the managing director of the Department of Transport and Transportation, said Abu Dhabi aims to be “the most inspired city in the world”, already ranked fifth in the world in the IMD Smart Cities Index.
The UAE is also First World in the World in using AI applications.
“Since there are more than 190 nationalities living in this country, the needs of urban infrastructure continue from 63% last year, bridges, tunnels, integrated transportation systems, independent transportation, railway and metro projects.
From an investment and industrial perspective, the session also outlined the Emirate’s broader economic ambitions.
Abu Dhabi office strategy
Sara Issa Al Hosani of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office said that the Emirate is building an export-driven industrial economy supported by advanced manufacturing, links to the world’s advanced materials.
“Abu Dhabi aims for the industrial sector to contribute AED172BN by 2031, supported by incentives such as 100% foreign ownership, reduced land use and reduced energy costs,” he said.
AED172BN target
Al Hoziya added that the UAE is negotiating a total of 27 economic partnership agreements, giving Emirate businesses access to 2.5 billion consumers.
In 2024, he added, AED48BN ($13.1bn) directed to approved suppliers under the National In-Country Value (ICV) program, to strengthen local supply chains and create wider opportunities for global companies to participate in government tenders.
