Bahrain is taking significant steps towards realizing its long-held ambition of establishing a Disney or Universal Studios-style mega tourism attraction within the kingdom. The Capital Trustees Board has approved new strategic municipal investment proposals aimed at drawing global players to Bahrain as part of its Vision 2030 goals. During its final meeting of the current...
The Middle East is set to experience a significant 25% growth in social infrastructure project activity over the next two years, according to a report by Ansarada, a prominent procurement platform. This surge is driven by population growth and an increased focus on enhancing quality of life, prompting governments across the region to boost investments...
In a move aimed at accelerating Dubai’s tourism growth and enhancing hospitality excellence, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) announced on Thursday a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Marriott International. This partnership seeks to bolster the city’s international visibility, diversify its offerings, elevate guest experiences, and nurture the next generation of industry...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the release of 116 tenders aimed at encouraging private sector participation, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), until the end of 2025. This initiative is part of the Dubai Government’s Public-Private Partnership Strategy for 2024-2026, which is designed to stimulate economic growth in the emirate. The tender...
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced a significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure. The initiative involves appointing several operators to manage the EV charging stations through public-private partnership (PPP) contracts, which will cover the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of these charging stations throughout...
The United Arab Emirates recently hosted the inaugural BRICS group event focused on infrastructure financing, held in Abu Dhabi on May 5 and 6, 2025. The UAE’s Ministry of Finance organized this significant meeting, which included the Public-Private Partnership Working Group’s discussions within the BRICS financial framework. The event attracted a distinguished gathering of senior...
The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has announced the inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), taking place on June 17-18, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. This summit aims to be a leading global platform for policymakers, investors, developers, contractors, and industry experts to discuss emerging investment trends and drive innovation in...
At the Global Leadership Forum held in Madrid, Spain, His Excellency Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC), presented Abu Dhabi’s strategic approach to infrastructure development. The event, organized by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), highlighted the essential role of infrastructure in achieving the social,...
The UAE’s pharmaceutical sector is experiencing significant growth, with its current market valued at $4.15 billion and projections indicating it could double to $8 billion by 2033. This information was shared by Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, Director General of the Emirates Drug Establishment, during her comments to Khaleej Times at the World Local Production Forum...
At the 6th Al Multaqa meeting, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), introduced a range of new initiatives designed to support the private sector and foster sustainable economic growth. This announcement took place during an...