The UAE enhances the momentum of infrastructure development projects during 2026

Abu Dhabi, April 17 / WAM / The infrastructure development projects launched by the UAE during the year 2026 embody a comprehensive national vision aimed at enhancing the development process in various fields and raising the quality of life for all residents of the country.

From energy and water to transportation and roads, and from economic projects to urban development, the UAE shows a pioneering model in strategic planning and effective implementation, reflecting its commitment to applying the latest technologies, achieving the highest levels of efficiency, and providing an integrated infrastructure that supports sustainable economic growth.

The energy and water sector witnessed qualitative steps during the year, most notably the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure starting the implementation of the first phase of the project to reduce energy and water consumption in government buildings, starting with Abdullah bin Omran Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, to include 60 government buildings with investments of 120 million dirhams.

This initiative represents part of a comprehensive plan that includes the second phase to cover 360 government buildings, at a cost of one billion dirhams, in partnership with the private sector, in a way that enhances the sustainability of resources and achieves long-term savings.

In the same context, Emirates Water and Electricity Company received multiple offers to develop the Nouf 1 independent station with a production capacity of 3.3 gigawatts, which is the largest of its kind in the country.

The station is located within the new Al Nouf complex, the latest strategic location of the Emirates Water and Electricity Company dedicated to the energy sector in Abu Dhabi. This coastal location is distinguished by its ability to accommodate the latest technologies in electricity generation and water desalination using low-carbon reverse osmosis technology.

In turn, the government of Ras Al Khaimah signed a long-term agreement to treat wastewater with a consortium of companies that includes “Etihad Water and Electricity”, “Taqa Water Solutions”, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company “Taqa”, and “Soor International Water Services”, covering the establishment of the Ras Al Khaimah wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 60 thousand cubic meters per day, which is expected to provide its services to approximately 300 thousand people when completed.

Dubai revealed projects to develop sewage and rainwater drainage networks in the creative Al Quoz area at a cost of 250 million dirhams, as part of a comprehensive plan amounting to 500 million dirhams. It also announced the awarding of five new project contracts within the second phase of the “Tasrif” program to develop the rainwater drainage network in the emirate, at a total cost of 2.5 billion dirhams, which will serve an area of 30 vital areas over 430 million square metres, with an estimated population of 3 million people by 2040.

Dubai Municipality has completed 36 percent of the project to develop the infrastructure for the rainwater drainage system in the Deira region, which has a total cost of 500 million dirhams and serves 13 vital areas with an area of ​​4,700 hectares by developing rainwater networks with a length of 60 kilometers, with a timetable for completion by the end of the year 2027.

For its part, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority implemented a project to enhance water supply in Kalba, and increased the distribution capacity from 6 to 9 million gallons per day. It also linked all desalination plants, transmission lines and distribution networks within a unified operational system, to enhance operational efficiency and respond quickly to the needs of the population.

Road and transportation projects reflected the country’s keenness to develop a modern and efficient transportation network. In Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority implemented 726 modern canopies for passengers on public buses, and developed waiting areas at marine transport stations to facilitate the movement of millions of passengers annually. Three integrated truck rest areas were also created with a capacity to accommodate 490 heavy vehicles, while applying international safety standards.

The authority awarded the contract for the second phase of the 3-kilometre-long Hessa Street development project, which includes developing 3 main intersections, through the implementation of 8,835-meter-long bridges and a 480-meter-long tunnel, and developing the entrances and exits of a number of streets. The project serves 10 residential and development areas, and the number of its beneficiaries is estimated at about 650,000 people.

The Umm Al Quwain Municipality Department completed the first phase of the internal road network project in the emirate, with a total length of 30.74 km, while the Emirate of Ajman witnessed the opening of the Al Tallah Street development project with a length of 3.2 km, including an 800-meter-long bridge on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and a 1,100-meter-long Al Hamidiya Bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road in Ajman.

Real estate and urban projects that express the Emirati ambition towards integrated and sustainable cities continued in the Emirates. In Sharjah, work began on the “Exhibition and Convention Grounds” project to host the Sharjah International Book Fair in 2027 at a cost of 500 million dirhams, while Dubai announced the launch of expansion projects in Dubai Silicon Oasis with investments of 12.8 billion dirhams, in addition to the expansion of the Dubai International Financial Center with a floor area of 17.7 million square feet, with a value of 100 billion dirhams. dirhams. The emirate also witnessed the launch of the “Al Layan Oasis” entertainment and environmental project, to enhance the quality of life and eco-tourism.

In Ajman, the “Masfoot Gate” project was opened to enhance the quality of life and improve services in mountainous areas, and to connect local landmarks with safe and integrated mountain walking paths.

The economic zones witnessed the attraction of qualitative investments, as the Khalifa Economic Zones announced the attraction of 5 industrial and logistics projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with investments of 147 million dirhams, providing 500 new job opportunities, while the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones Authority (RAKZ) witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for a new storage facility for the “Indo” company, with an area of ​​5,839 square meters and an expected capacity of 12,000 cubic metres.

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