Author: The PPP Post

The Ministry has opened applications for the Startup Open Innovation Program, giving young companies a valuable opportunity to work directly with major corporations and public institutions. The program connects startups with organizations that have identified clear business and technology challenges. Instead of offering simple grants, it focuses on practical collaboration, real-world testing, and commercial deployment of solutions. As a result, startups can validate their technologies in operational environments while corporate partners gain faster access to innovative tools. As industries accelerate digital transformation, more companies are embracing open innovation partnerships. Recent global data shows that 41% of the world’s top 100…

The seventh edition of Dubai Games 2026 began on 12 February under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, reinforcing the emirate’s commitment to Dubai Sports Infrastructure PPPs. The four-day competition, running until 15 February, brings together more than 200 teams representing government bodies, private companies and community groups. Hosted at Dubai Festival City, the event is expected to attract thousands of spectators. Organisers estimate participation from over 30 major institutions across logistics, utilities, banking and healthcare sectors. Beyond competition, the Games demonstrate how coordinated investment between public authorities and private partners enhances sporting platforms. Corporate…

MATARAT Holding, in partnership with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), has launched the Expression of Interest stage for the Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. This step strengthens Saudi Arabia’s airport PPP program and supports Vision 2030 goals. The airport sits about 25 kilometers west of Buraidah in Al Qassim Province. It serves as a key regional gateway for central Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia handled more than 112 million passengers in 2023, showing strong recovery and rising demand. The national aviation strategy targets 330 million passengers annually by 2030. Therefore, authorities aim to upgrade Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz…

Uzbekistan has completed the tender for a major healthcare project in the Fergana region. The Ministry of Health, with support from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, selected a consortium led by Vision International Investment Company of Saudi Arabia and KOC Construction Mekanik Elektrik LLC FE of Uzbekistan. The Uzbekistan Fergana hospital PPP will deliver a modern 800-bed multidisciplinary hospital under a 20-year concession. The private partner will design, build, finance, equip, and maintain the facility in line with international standards. Authorities selected the consortium after it met all technical requirements and submitted the lowest financial bid. Within 30 days…

Nigeria has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, to accelerate Nigeria PPP Infrastructure Projects across key sectors. The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning will work with IFC’s Transaction Advisory Services to develop projects in transport, energy, information technology, and sanitation. Together, they aim to attract private capital and global expertise to help close Nigeria’s growing infrastructure gap. Nigeria needs about USD 14.2 billion every year for urban infrastructure over the next decade. However, public budgets alone cannot meet this demand. Therefore, the new partnership focuses on early project…

Ras Al Khaimah has taken a major step in infrastructure delivery with the signing of its first public-private partnership for wastewater services. Through the Ras Al Khaimah PPP project, the Public Services Department signed a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement with a consortium led by TAQA Water Solutions, Etihad Water and Electricity, and Saur International. The project will deliver a modern wastewater treatment plant with capacity of 60,000 cubic metres per day. As a result, it can serve up to 300,000 residents. Moreover, the project supports Ras Al Khaimah’s long-term vision for clean cities and reliable public services. At the same…

Kuwait has approved a major $3.3 billion contract for the Kabd North wastewater treatment plant, marking an important step for the Kuwait wastewater PPP project and the country’s environmental strategy. The Central Agency for Public Tenders cleared the Ministry of Public Works to sign with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). The deal is valued at 999.85 million Kuwaiti dinars, or about $3.276 billion. Once completed, the facility will treat up to one million cubic meters of wastewater each day. This makes it Kuwait’s largest plant by capacity. In addition, CSCEC will operate and maintain the site for ten years.…

The World Bank has approved long-term financing for Bhutan’s 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project, giving a major boost to the Bhutan hydropower PPP project and deepening clean energy ties between Bhutan and India. Dorjilung Hydro Power Limited (DHPL) is developing the project through a joint venture between Druk Green Power Corporation, which holds 60%, and Tata Power of India, which owns 40%. Once completed, Dorjilung will generate over 4,500 GWh of electricity each year. This output will raise Bhutan’s installed power capacity by almost 40%. About 80% of the energy will flow to India through Tata Power Trading Company Limited.…

Libya has signed a major international agreement to expand and modernize the Misrata Free Zone, marking one of the country’s largest infrastructure investments outside the oil sector. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah announced that the project is expected to attract about $2.7 billion in foreign investment. Annual operating revenues could reach nearly $500 million. The initiative centers on the Misrata Free Zone PPP, which aims to transform the port into a competitive logistics hub serving Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The project will raise container-handling capacity to four million TEUs per year, a level comparable with leading regional ports. At…

Uzbekistan Secures Masdar Investment following the financial close of a $225 million solar and battery storage project in the Kashkadarya Region. Masdar announced the milestone on January 15 during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with senior officials from Uzbekistan and the UAE present. The financing supports a 300-megawatt solar power plant at Guzar, paired with a 75-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. The project will supply electricity to the national grid and strengthen power reliability. Once operational, it will avoid more than 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year. It will also generate enough electricity to meet the needs of about…