Abu Dhabi and Singapore Strengthen Ties with Seven Infrastructure Pacts

The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) concluded a highly successful two-day visit to Singapore, signing seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Singapore's leading construction, engineering, and architecture firms, and associations at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) International Roadshow, advancing infrastructure innovation, smart city planning, and modular construction across Abu Dhabi's USD 54+ billion infrastructure pipeline.

The Abu Dhabi delegation, led by H.E. Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Salim Eid, Director General of ADPIC, comprised senior government officials and representatives from Abu Dhabi's leading entities including, the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Abu Dhabi Investment Office, LEAD Development, Aldar, Modon, Bloom Holding, and Gridora, who engaged in high-level meetings with Singapore's top architecture firms, engineering consultants, modular construction specialists, and government agencies, exploring collaboration opportunities in prefabricated construction, digital twins, sustainable infrastructure, and innovative delivery models.

The Abu Dhabi delegation included H.E. Ambassador Jamal Abdullah AlSuwaidi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Singapore; H.E. Adel Salem Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of Capital Projects Contractual Affairs Sector at ADPIC; Eng. Khulood Al Marzouqi, Acting Executive Director of Infrastructure Regulation & Support at DMT; Khadija Khalifa Mubarak Saif Al Rubaei, Director, Strategic Development & Integration at ADPIC; Eid Alobeidli, Director of Musataha & Public-Private Partnerships at ADIO; Adel Albreiki, Chief Executive Officer of Aldar Project; Ibrahim Almaghribi, Chief Executive Officer of Modon; Carlos Wakim, Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Holding; Mounir Haidar, Managing Partner of LEAD Development; and Marc Milosevic, Chief Executive Officer of Gridora.

The delegation was joined by Dr. Brian Shegar, Chair of the UAE Singapore Business Council; Kelvin Wong, Chief Executive Officer of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA); Tiah Nan Chyuan, President of the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA); Calvin Chua, Deputy Director of Enterprise Singapore; and over 400 senior industry leaders from Singapore.

ADPIC signed strategic agreements with BCA International for built environment excellence, Surbana Jurong for master planning and urban development, Meinhardt Group for engineering consultancy, Singapore Institute of Architects for design collaboration, CPG Corporation for infrastructure solutions, Tech Onshore MEP Prefabricators (TOM Singapore) for advanced MEP systems, and RSP Architects for design solutions. Collectively, the MoUs strengthen Abu Dhabi's partnerships with Singapore's built environment leaders to advance innovation, knowledge transfer, and sustainability in capital project delivery, laying a foundation for future-ready, Net Zero infrastructure and smart city development in the Emirate.

H.E. Eng. Eid, said: "Singapore represents the pinnacle of smart city innovation and advanced construction methodologies. This roadshow has opened concrete pathways for Singaporean expertise to contribute to Abu Dhabi's ambitious infrastructure agenda. The seven MoUs signed today are the foundation for long-term partnerships that will bring cutting-edge technologies, digital planning tools, and sustainable design principles to our projects. The roadshow marks a major step in advancing global partnerships to co-create the blueprint for liveable, resilient cities of the future."

Hosted in partnership with Enterprise Singapore, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), and the UAE Singapore Business Council, the roadshow showcased Abu Dhabi's PPP frameworks, investment incentives, and regulatory environment while facilitating dialogue on Singapore's globally recognized best practices in developing built environments and its world-class construction capabilities and innovation ecosystem.

Heng Teck Thai, Deputy CEO of BCA, and Executive Director of BCA International: “Our collaboration with ADPIC reinforces Singapore’s commitment to global built environment excellence. Through BCA’s Green Mark framework, Singapore’s strong DfMA and IDD digitalization capabilities, and quality construction, we aim to accelerate capacity building, and promote sustainable and innovative construction that shape resilient and energy-efficient cities across Abu Dhabi and beyond.”

Abu Dhabi developers presented their project pipelines and partnership opportunities during dedicated sessions that outlined specific collaboration areas across mixed-use developments, residential communities, and integrated urban districts. Supported by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) as Government Partner and Abu Dhabi Investment Office as Ecosystem Partner, the roadshow hosted extensive B2B networking sessions and private meetings between Abu Dhabi entities and Singaporean firms, exploring joint ventures to build greener, faster, and better.

Eng. Khulood Al Marzouqi, Acting Executive Director, Infrastructure Regulation & Support, Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), said: "These strategic agreements exemplify Abu Dhabi’s commitment to utilising global expertise to shape the Emirate’s future-ready urban landscape. We look forward to leveraging the extensive experience of Singaporean firms in developing resilient and sustainable infrastructure that meaningfully contributes to the quality of life of those benefiting from it.”

Eid Alobeidli, Director of Musataha and Public-Private Partnerships at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), said: “Singapore and Abu Dhabi share a strong foundation of excellence in infrastructure development, with this latest milestone in our partnership fostering new opportunities for co-investment, technology transfer and knowledge exchange that will shape the future of infrastructure across both regions. In Abu Dhabi, what we’re building goes beyond individual projects; we’re developing an integrated ecosystem that leverages world-class infrastructure, digital innovation and proven PPP delivery models to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s transformation into a future-ready global capital.”

Following strategic engagements at the Shangri-La Hotel, the Abu Dhabi delegation visited the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Singapore City Gallery and conducted site visits to Surbana Jurong Campus and Teambuild ICPH's modular construction facilities, highlighting cooperation opportunities and the role of Abu Dhabi's infrastructure vision in accelerating the transition towards smart, resilient, and sustainable urban development.

Singapore and the UAE have maintained strong bilateral ties across infrastructure and construction sectors, with Singaporean firms bringing world-class expertise in urban planning, sustainable design, and construction innovation. The ADIS Singapore Roadshow marks a significant milestone in deepening this partnership, creating new avenues for technology transfer, knowledge exchange, and co-investment in next-generation infrastructure projects.

The roadshow is part of ADPIC's international engagement strategy, following the inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit in June 2025, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and welcomed over 4,100 participants from more than 100 countries. The ADIS International Roadshow continues with strategic missions to China (Shenzhen and Shanghai) and Turkey (Ankara and Istanbul) throughout October and November 2025.