Why is Abu Dhabi a compelling place to invest?
At ADIF London 2026, stakeholders shared their perspectives on the emirate’s investment potential. They spoke about the strong appetite for opportunity among regional families and investors, the long-standing relationship between the UK and the UAE, and Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a place to live, work, invest and grow.
With much still to be achieved, they see significant potential for the emirate’s next stage of growth.
Hear their views from ADIF London 2026.
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A new waterfront vision for Al Reem Island.
@onedevelopment_, ODI Holding and @NG9Holding have joined forces to develop a new waterfront project on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, following a strategic partnership agreement signed at LIVEX 2026.
The partnership marks another step in shaping the island’s future, bringing new development opportunities to one of Abu Dhabi’s key waterfront destinations.
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How is mobility evolving in an age of AI and rapid technological change?
On Day 2 of #LIVEX2026, a cross-sector panel at “The Architecture of Liveability” brought together perspectives from government, urban planning, mobility, and technology to explore the state of mobility today and what comes next.
The discussion considered how connected mobility systems and emerging technologies can support more integrated, liveable cities.
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@AbuDhabiDMT and Plenary Middle East have signed Heads of Terms at LIVEX 2026 for the development of the Integrated Transport Centre Headquarters, which will support Abu Dhabi’s transport operations.
The proposed project will bring together the functions of DMT’s Integrated Transport Centre and Traffic Management Centre within a single, purpose-built headquarters.
It is intended to enhance operational coordination, decision-making capabilities, and the resilience of Abu Dhabi’s transport network.
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At the @InvestAbuDhabi Forum in London 2026, Mohamed Abdalla Al Maazmi, Acting Executive Director of the Asset Development Sector at the @AbuDhabiDMT, spoke about the value of meeting international investors and local partners to hear first-hand about their needs and the challenges they face when considering investment in Abu Dhabi.
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Being welcomed is one thing. Being invited to contribute is another.
At LIVEX 2026, @BjarkeIngels, Founder & Creative Partner at BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, reflected on the UAE’s growing cosmopolitan culture, where people from around the world aren’t simply welcomed, but given the opportunity to play an active role in shaping what comes next.
Because true belonging means having a place in the future you’re helping to create.
Be the first to hear what's next through this link:
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and @hub71ad signed an MOU at LIVEX 2026 to explore opportunities for startups to contribute to the real estate sector, from testing solutions against challenges to developing new technology use cases and business opportunities.
This agreement will create new opportunities for technology and innovation across Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.
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For Maissa Al Khafajy, Therapie was created as a space where people could feel they belonged.
In this episode of Faces of the City, she shares why Mina felt like the ideal spot for Therapie, with its history, character and sense of community reflecting what she wanted to create.
A place where people can feel at home, in a city she calls home too.
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At LIVEX 2026, Bill O’Regan, GCEO of @modonholding, highlighted how Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision has placed quality of life at the heart of developing integrated communities that meet the aspirations of residents and investors.
From entertainment on Yas Island and culture on Saadiyat Island to sports and leisure on Hudayriyat Island, he reflected on how this vision continues to shape the destinations and experiences that make Abu Dhabi an attractive place to live, visit and invest.
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At LIVEX 2026, Fatema Al Mutawa, Acting Executive Director of @AbuDhabiDMT's Strategy Sector, and Carlo Ratti, Director of MIT Senseable City Lab, signed an agreement reaffirming DMT’s membership in the MIT Senseable City Consortium, another partnership that materialised during LIVEX 2026, cementing LIVEX's role in building a brighter future for Abu Dhabi.
The partnership builds on the collaboration established in 2024, sustaining ongoing research and opening new areas of work under the DMT Future Hub.
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Abu Dhabi’s commitment to liveability began long before LIVEX, and its vision extends far beyond it.
In his closing remarks at LIVEX 2026, H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the The Department of Municipalities and Transport @AbuDhabiDMT, reflected on how Sheikh Zayed’s vision laid the foundations for Abu Dhabi’s people-first approach to development, and why liveability is a long-term commitment to people, not a single project.
As LIVEX concludes its inaugural edition, the ambition continues: to build a global platform that brings people and ideas together to turn dialogue into action.
The conversation doesn’t end here.
See you in Abu Dhabi, 19–21 October 2027.
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From one generation to the next, people of different nationalities make Abu Dhabi home. A shared sense of community and harmony is at the heart of what makes a city liveable.
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What if the solutions built in Abu Dhabi could help shape the future of cities around the world?
At LIVEX 2026, H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research & Advanced Technology and Secretary General of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), shared his vision for research that goes beyond discovery to solve real-world challenges, make everyday life simpler and develop technologies that other cities can build on.
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At LIVEX 2026, ONE Development signed an international partnership agreement with Ambassadori Island Batumi to develop a $200 million high-end, multi-functional complex on an artificial island in Georgia.
A reflection of Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a platform for international real estate partnerships and investment.
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The LIVEX 2026 Gala Dinner brought together a special gathering of guests from across Abu Dhabi and beyond.
With great company and shared moments, it was a chance to connect and look ahead to what’s next for our capital.
We look forward to the next one and to many more moments like these.
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@AbuDhabiDMT and @Siemens signed a strategic partnership at LIVEX 2026, with Adel Abdulla Albreiki, Acting Undersecretary of DMT, and Rohit Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Advanta Middle East & India, signing on behalf of both organisations.
The partnership will harness data, AI and digital technologies across Abu Dhabi, supporting informed decision-making, improved operational performance and the delivery of key services.
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LIVEX 2026 was nothing short of unforgettable.
With more than AED 150 billion in partnerships and initiatives forged and countless ideas exchanged through insightful panel discussions, what happened at LIVEX 2026 will continue to shape what comes next for Abu Dhabi.
As we look back on the first edition, the doors may have closed, but the ideas keep moving, the partnerships keep growing, and the plans keep taking shape.
This is only the beginning. See you in October 2027.
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At LIVEX 2026, ADPIC and The Boring Company announced a partnership to explore advanced underground infrastructure opportunities in the emirate.
The collaboration open ups new possibilities for urban connectivity and mobility, supporting Abu Dhabi’s vision for a more connected, efficient and liveable city.
The partnership was one of the key announcements at LIVEX 2026, highlighting how new ideas and collaborations could help shape the future of infrastructure and mobility in Abu Dhabi.
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Climate change isn’t a challenge for the future. It’s one cities need to act on today.
At LIVEX 2026, Anne Hidalgo, Global Ambassador for the Global Covenant of Mayors and former Mayor of Paris, reflected on the importance of preparing and adapting our cities now, while bringing communities together around a shared commitment to climate action.
Because the cities of the future are shaped by the choices we make today.
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