Abu Dhabi to invest Dh240B in infrastructure over 7-10 years

Abu Dhabi will invest Dh240 billion ($65.4 billion) over the coming years in infrastructure development, with a strong role for private-sector entities, as the emirate sees its population doubling by 2040, a senior official said on Monday.

- Waheed Abbas

The Abu Dhabi skyline. At the end of 2025 and mid-2026, many new green parks will be built in the emirate. – FILE PHOTO

"A lot of people think infrastructure is construction, but it touches a lot of different economic sectors — hospitality, healthcare, education, construction and transportation, etc. When the government actually pumps a lot of investment into infrastructure and developing these assets, there's a strong multiplier effect that generates economic activity across many sectors.