Abu Dhabi aims to boost infrastructure with Plenary Group

Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Plenary Group, deepening efforts to bring greater private sector participation into the emirate’s infrastructure landscape.

The agreement, forged during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, aims to accelerate the development of strategic projects through collaborative planning and delivery frameworks.

Working in tandem with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), ADPIC is actively pursuing new models of public-private collaboration, inviting international expertise and capital into priority sectors.

ADPIC currently oversees around AED200 billion worth of infrastructure initiatives, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and timely execution.

Advancing infrastructure in the region

Plenary, a global infrastructure specialist, has strengthened its presence in the UAE since its market entry in 2022.

The firm has already secured three major projects in Abu Dhabi, including the landmark Zayed City Schools initiative, the emirate’s first school PPP.

The collaboration is further bolstered by ADQ’s acquisition of a 49% stake in Plenary in 2024.

This marked a milestone as the first major UAE investment into an Australian company following the signing of the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

The joint venture, Plenary Middle East, now serves as a regional vehicle for developing infrastructure projects across the Middle East and Central Asia.

The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, hosted by ADPIC, continues to serve as a key platform for exploring new investment avenues, showcasing innovation, and advancing sustainable infrastructure strategies aligned with the emirate’s long-term development goals.

His Excellency Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre, said, “Strengthening private sector engagement is vital to delivering resilient, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure.

“This partnership with Plenary reflects our commitment to fostering high-impact collaboration that unlocks long-term value for Abu Dhabi, while supporting innovation, economic diversification, and world-class project delivery.”

Paul Crowe, Plenary CEO, said, “The MoU strengthens our strategic relationship with ADPIC and reinforces our mutual commitment to advancing private sector engagements across the emirate. We look forward to collaborating with ADPIC on Abu Dhabi’s strong pipeline of PSE projects.”