01Bankable Project Pipelines
Turning PPP policies and national visions into bankable, award-ready projects through stronger preparation, clearer frameworks, and disciplined execution.
Public-private partnerships are now at the heart of how the Middle East and North Africa region delivers infrastructure development and public services. As governments across the region accelerate economic diversification, manage fiscal pressures, and respond to growing population needs, PPPs have moved from policy ambition to a proven delivery model.
From transport, power, and water to healthcare, education, and social infrastructure, the PPP market in MENA has reached a defining moment.
The 6th PPP MENA Forum convenes senior government officials, project owners, investors, developers, lenders, contractors, and advisors for two days of high-level deal-focused discussions. Widely recognised as the largest and most influential PPP event in the MENA region, the Forum has become the region’s primary platform for shaping partnership-led infrastructure delivery.
01Turning PPP policies and national visions into bankable, award-ready projects through stronger preparation, clearer frameworks, and disciplined execution.
02Navigating a more selective capital environment where investors are prioritising risk clarity, long-term performance, and credible delivery structures.
03Expanding PPP models beyond traditional utilities into social infrastructure, healthcare, education, transport, and city-scale developments.
04Structuring partnerships that balance public value and private returns while delivering operational excellence across 25 to 50-year concession periods.
05Strengthening market confidence through improved governance, transparency, and risk allocation to sustain momentum across diverse MENA markets.
Strategic Advisor PPP
WSP Middle EastUAE
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Arada CapitalUAE
Founder & Managing Director, Concept Realisation, Chair of Social Sector PPPs Chapter
WAPPPUAE
Manager, Research and Strategic Planning Department,
Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP)Kuwait
Chief Public Private Partnerships Officer
Tatweer Buildings Company (TBC)KSA
Chairman
Istanbul PPP Center of ExcellenceTurkey
Project: Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels
Location: Dubai, UAE
Timeline / Status: Procurement / preferred bidders
Investment: AED 25bn capex
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels
Location: Dubai, UAE
Timeline / Status: Procurement / preferred bidders
Investment: AED 25bn capex
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels
Location: Dubai, UAE
Timeline / Status: Procurement / preferred bidders
Investment: AED 25bn capex
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels
Location: Dubai, UAE
Timeline / Status: Procurement / preferred bidders
Investment: AED 25bn capex
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Abu Dhabi PPP Pipeline
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Timeline / Status: Procurement 2026–27
Investment: AED 55bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Jebel Ali STP Phase III
Location: Dubai, UAE
Timeline / Status: Procurement from 2026
Investment: AED 1.5bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Aqaba–Amman Water Project
Location: Jordan
Timeline / Status: Financing / pre-construction
Investment:US$6.3bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Ras Mohaisen IWP
Location:Saudi Arabia
Timeline / Status: Under construction
Investment:SAR 2.4bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Rayis–Rabigh IWTP
Location: Saudi Arabia
Timeline / Status: Under construction
Investment:SAR 2.57bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Juranah Strategic Reservoir
Location: Saudi Arabia
Timeline / Status: Under construction
Investment:SAR 1.5bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Egypt Desalination Programme
Location: Egypt
Timeline / Status: Procurement
Investment: US$3bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Hassyan IWP
Location: Dubai, UAE
Timeline / Status: Under construction
Investment: AED 3.377bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Khazna Solar PV IPP
Location: Dubai, UAE
Timeline / Status: Construction
Investment: US$663m financing
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Mirfa 2 RO IWP
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Timeline / Status: Construction / commissioning
Investment: AED 2.3bn
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: Al-Zour North IWPP Phases 2 & 3
Location: Kuwait
Timeline / Status: Awarded / development
Investment: US$4bn+
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
Project: RAK Wastewater ISTP
Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Timeline / Status: Awarded / construction
Investment: ~US$300m
Sector-Specific Advancements – Exploring energy, healthcare, real estate, and logistics PPP initiatives
Social Infrastructure and Community Development – Enhancing education, sports, and public service infrastructure through PPPs
Optimizing procurement and financing with innovation & Digitalization in PPPs
Regional PPP Outlook and Insights into frameworks, best practices, and investment trends across MENA
High-Value Networking – Connect directly with project owners, investors, and partners driving PPP growth in MENA.
This forum gave us an opportunity to talk about the achievements that we had at Dubai Airports as an immigration touchpoint and in collaboration with our stakeholders. It also gave us an opportunity to learn from other presenters and from the panel speakers as well. Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity, and I’m looking forward to being here next year.
Director of Future Borders Department
General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in DubaiTBC is the platinum sponsor of the 5th PPP MENA Forum, and we are proud to continue our support and sponsorship for the second year in a row. We have seen great value in our participation in this event. We have also witnessed the growth of the PPP MENA Forum, and we hope to see this growth continue in the coming years. Thanks to Great Minds behind organizing this event and to the tremendous team that has put everything together. I would also like to thank my fellow advisory board members for their contributions to this event.
Chief Public Private Partnerships Officer
Tatweer Building Company (TBC)It’s a pleasure to be here at the MENA PPP Forum. We’ve had a great last couple of days here. It’s the first time that we’ve participated as an event sponsor and we’ve got a lot from it. I think the region is experiencing fantastic growth of PPP projects now. We’re seeing the sophistication of those projects growing in the way they’ve been contracted. And it’s great being here rubbing shoulders with the government, with the private sector, with lenders, with investors that have made the event possible. Thank you all for having us and we’ll be back next year.
Al Yamama Company is one of the largest trading and contracting companies in Saudi Arabia. We have more than 70,000 employees as a group. We are involved in different business segments and business activities. We are actively involved in PPP projects. This event was a very good event, not only from an information point of view, but also from a networking point of view. We really enjoyed attending this event, and we hope that the next edition will be in Riyadh. Thank you.
Chief Investment Officer
Al Yamama CompanyWe are a leading contracting company in Saudi Arabia with more than 30 years of experience. Today, we are participating in the PPP MENA Forum. As we take a new step into Triple P projects, the event has connected us with many developers and contractors and helped us build new relationships around the world with people interested in the PPP sector. We see great potential in this forum for building connections, and we invite you to join us at the next edition.
Director of Business Development,
Rawaf Contracting CompanyJoin global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore opportunities, share insights, and drive impactful partnerships.
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