"Addis 2026" It showcases the momentum of accelerating transformation in smart and sustainable infrastructure in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 14TH MAY / WAM / The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit “Addis 2026”, which concluded today in Abu Dhabi, revealed the extent of the accelerating momentum led by the emirate in developing advanced and sustainable infrastructure, by reviewing projects, qualitative transformations and strategic partnerships in the sectors of roads, transportation, housing and smart cities, supported by artificial intelligence solutions and advanced technologies, in a way that embodies Abu Dhabi’s vision of building an integrated urban system.

His Excellency Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, confirmed that Abu Dhabi is leading the largest wave of spending on infrastructure projects in the country in the coming years, including roads, transportation, railways, metro and high-speed trains, as part of a vision aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and accelerating economic diversification, noting that what will be implemented during the coming years is equivalent to the achievements of the past fifty years, while raising efficiency and absorptive capacity by up to 70%.

His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al-Shurafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Center for Projects and Infrastructure, said that the recent regional challenges have reinforced the importance of sustainable investment in infrastructure, pointing to Abu Dhabi’s success, thanks to its integrated approach, in ensuring the continuity of services, mobility and economic activity with high efficiency, which reflects the flexibility and readiness of its urban system, and enhances the quality of life through a unified system that brings together urban planning, mobility and municipal services within an integrated framework that consolidates the efficiency and sustainability of performance.

His Excellency Maysarah Mahmoud, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Center for Projects and Infrastructure, pointed out that the Center is currently implementing a portfolio of capital projects worth approximately 209 billion dirhams, which includes more than 500 projects in various parts of the emirate, pointing out that Abu Dhabi aims, by 2029, to provide more than 40,000 homes and residential lands, in a way that supports the stability of communities and enhances the quality of life for residents.

Carlos Wakim, CEO of Bloom Holding, explained that the company is developing, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre, the “Al Mutlaa” project in the city of Al Ain on an area of five million square meters, and provides about 2,250 homes for citizens, in a way that supports the stability of Emirati families and quality of life, noting that the project embodies an integrated development vision that includes schools, mosques, a commercial center, a hospital, green spaces, and advanced infrastructure that provides a sustainable residential environment. And integrated.

Dr. Mohammed Al Buraiki, Executive Director of Masdar City, revealed to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, a new project for the main building, “M19,” which received the “Five Pearls” rating issued by the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, as the first commercial project in the country to receive the highest rating for sustainability. He pointed out that the fifth phase of the city’s master plan includes a new residential project that includes 1,500 units with integrated services and sustainable facilities, in a way that enhances the quality of life and the concepts of sustainable living.

Dr. Adel Hamam, Regional Director for the Middle East and responsible for business development at the Chinese Port Engineering Company, confirmed that the company is implementing projects in the UAE worth approximately $10 billion, including six existing projects with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, pointing to the signing of an initial agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Abu Dhabi Center for Projects and Infrastructure to cooperate in applications of artificial intelligence in construction and infrastructure works, in addition to providing consulting and engineering services between China and the UAE.

The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority showcased its digital residential services through an integrated journey that allows citizens to choose projects and residential units through a smart application linked to more than 36 government and private agencies.

It highlighted more than 15 residential projects under development that provide more than 25,000 housing units, which were presented through an augmented reality experience that allows citizens to explore their future homes in an advanced, interactive way.

The Integrated Transport Center “Abu Dhabi Transport”, affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, reviewed the advanced version of the “Fusion 2.0” system within the comprehensive analysis system “STEAM+”, which relies on artificial intelligence techniques to analyze huge data related to the transport sector, allowing an accurate understanding of the needs of the current transport network and the existing challenges, in addition to predicting future challenges and developing strategies, plans and solutions that support the development process in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The Emirati company Terra Melius, which specializes in soil and foundation engineering and improvement and has implemented projects in various emirates of the country, reviewed its latest engineering solutions to enhance the safety and sustainability of construction projects, especially in areas exposed to the phenomenon of soil liquefaction during earthquakes. It presented an illustrative model highlighting the effect of horizontal movement on the loss of soil cohesion, which confirms the importance of specialized engineering treatments to reduce geotechnical risks.

Lead Real Estate Development reviewed the Jubail Island project as a model of sustainable, human-centered urban planning, while Reportage Group presented a portfolio of residential projects in the Emirates and international markets that adopt a debt-free operating model and provide an upscale lifestyle at competitive prices.

While the Center for Urban Planning and Urban Design of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi reviewed the “Pulse” platform for monitoring quality of life and smart cities indicators in real time in support of urban decision-making, in addition to the “Our Holographic Future” project, which provides an interactive experience to review urban projects and plans virtually before their implementation, thus enhancing the efficiency of planning and sustainable urban development.

On the sidelines of the summit, the Abu Dhabi Center for Projects and Infrastructure launched a unified framework for infrastructure governance with the aim of accelerating the adoption of capital projects and enhancing institutional integration among the concerned parties, in conjunction with the signing of a memorandum of understanding that includes 14 governmental and semi-governmental entities, including municipalities, energy and utility service providers, transportation entities and telecommunications companies, in a way that supports the efficiency of implementing infrastructure projects and accelerating the pace of completion in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The summit also witnessed the signing of Aldar Group and the Department of Municipalities and Transport of a strategic partnership agreement to develop new integrated communities on an area exceeding 20 million square meters across five strategic locations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

While the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Center signed a strategic agreement with Trojan Construction Holding to support the implementation of the “Builders” program, which aims to empower national cadres and prepare a new generation of leaders in the infrastructure sector in Abu Dhabi.

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