The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has launched a new infrastructure governance framework to accelerate approvals, improve coordination, and enhance project delivery across Abu Dhabi’s capital projects sector.
The framework was announced during the opening day of Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026 (ADIS 2026) and brings together 14 government entities and infrastructure stakeholders under a unified governance mechanism designed to support faster and more integrated infrastructure development across the emirate.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of HE Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and HE Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), alongside senior officials and infrastructure sector leaders attending the summit.
According to ADPIC, the framework establishes a coordinated governance structure to accelerate the issuance of No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) across Abu Dhabi’s capital projects portfolio.
As part of the initiative, a Joint Committee chaired by ADPIC will oversee coordination between participating organizations and address approval bottlenecks that may delay infrastructure projects.
The committee will include senior representatives from the participating entities and will be responsible for reviewing NOC requests, identifying causes of delays, and implementing corrective action plans within specified timelines.
Officials said that the framework is intended to improve efficiency throughout the infrastructure project lifecycle while strengthening alignment between public entities involved in planning, approvals, and delivery.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa commented that the framework represents more than an administrative arrangement, and bringing 14 entities together under a unified mandate reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a coordinated and future-focused infrastructure market capable of supporting large-scale development projects.
Eng. Maysarah Mahmoud Salim Eid, Director-General of ADPIC, said the framework establishes a more integrated model for infrastructure delivery that improves coordination between entities, accelerates decision-making processes, and enhances operational efficiency.
Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, emphasized that the framework strengthens cooperation across government entities while ensuring environmental standards remain aligned with development objectives.
Obaid Abdulla Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of Dolphin Energy, noted that the company looks forward to supporting efforts aimed at streamlining infrastructure delivery across Abu Dhabi.
Saleem Alblooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du, highlighted that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting world-class infrastructure development and advancing a connected and sustainable future for the emirate.
Participating entities include the Department of Municipalities and Transport and its Infrastructure Development Directorate and Urban Planning and Permit Centre divisions, Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain City Municipality, Al Dhafrah Region Municipality, Department of Energy, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Monitoring and Control Center, ADNOC, Etihad Rail, Dolphin Energy, TAQA Transmission, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, TAQA Distribution, TAQA Water Solutions, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company and du.
The framework also supports Abu Dhabi’s broader objectives related to transparent governance, integrated planning, and maintaining a stable investment environment for developers, contractors, and infrastructure partners.
ADIS 2026 is being held from May 12 to 14 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and has expanded in scale and international participation during its second edition, bringing together more than 7,000 industry leaders through conference sessions, exhibitions, and business networking activities.
