Author: The PPP Post

The Qiddiya High-Speed Rail will link King Salman International Airport, King Abdullah Financial District, and Qiddiya City in about 30 minutes. Trains designed for 250 km/h promise reliable, high-capacity service across vital business and leisure anchors. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) leads delivery with the National Center for Privatization & PPP and Qiddiya Investment Company as partners. The corridor targets tight headways, strong safety, and intuitive station design that eases transfers for families, visitors, and executives. Additionally, the service supports cleaner mobility by shifting peak car trips to efficient electric rail. As Riyadh scales its economy and welcomes…

The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC), working with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), has launched the Expression of Interest (EOI) phase for the Environmental Inspection Project. This milestone marks the beginning of a project that will modernize environmental regulation while advancing Vision 2030 goals. The initiative invites private sector operators to manage inspection services nationwide for ten years, covering facilities across the Kingdom. Private operators are expected to apply advanced technologies, global best practices, and specialized expertise to ensure compliance with environmental laws. The project will raise…

Egypt launched a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Minister of Finance Ahmed Kajouk announced the creation of an account that funds feasibility studies and pays for transaction advisors. The mechanism aims to accelerate project preparation and improve investor confidence. It marks a major step in expanding private sector participation in national development. With €10 million in support, the initiative reduces the time to hire consultants from 15 months to only eight weeks. This efficiency allows Egypt to launch more than ten PPP projects at once. The move highlights Egypt’s position as…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy (DoE) signed a landmark agreement with Goldman Sachs International, the first of its kind between the emirate and the global bank. The deal emphasizes the importance of Abu Dhabi sustainable water, placing water security at the heart of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036. The signing took place during the DoE delegation’s official visit to the United States. Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the DoE, signed the agreement alongside senior officials and experts from both sides. The partnership aims to attract foreign investment, boost water security, and modernize infrastructure with cutting-edge…

Dubai, UAE:–The opening day of the 5th PPP MENA Forum at Jumeirah Emirates Towers brought together regional leaders, government officials, and private sector executives to chart the future of public-private partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa. Proceedings began with Chairman’s Opening Remarks by Nasser Massoud, Founder and Managing Director of Concept Realisation and Chair of Social Sector PPPs Chapter at WAPPP, who underscored the transformative role of PPPs in delivering inclusive development and driving sustainable infrastructure projects across the region. The forum’s first day featured a series of high-level discussions, presentations, and case studies that explored the opportunities…

Nigeria has launched a $2 billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project known as Project Bridge, a groundbreaking effort to transform the country’s digital backbone. The Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) is leading the plan, which aims to achieve 70% broadband penetration by 2025. ATCON backs Project Bridge, praising the government’s vision and pledging support from the telecom sector. The initiative will connect all 36 states, Abuja, and local government areas through a massive fiber optic rollout. Tony Emoekpere, President of the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), explained that the project combines government equity with private…

The launch of the UAE Federal PPP Framework marks a new milestone in the country’s ambition to integrate private investment into national development. The Ministry of Finance announced measures designed to position public-private partnerships as a central driver of sustainable economic growth. A core pillar is Federal Law No. (12) of 2023, which provides a strong legal foundation for collaboration between the federal government and private investors. According to official data, the UAE attracted more than USD 30.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023, and policymakers expect this new framework to help expand those figures further. With a…

A sustainable PPP startup ecosystem begins with solid foundations rather than scattered grants. Venture studios created through public-private partnerships (PPPs) help entrepreneurs test ideas, form teams, and launch businesses in a structured way. This approach leads to fewer failures and faster paths to revenue. Alabama’s PPP-backed Venture Studio, for example, aims to create 10 startups each year, with most reaching stable revenue within twelve months. Founders benefit from shared services such as legal, technical, and marketing support, cutting early costs by up to 35%. Investors also gain confidence because funds are tied to performance milestones, not just projections. As a…

The Ministry of Sports, working with the National Center for Privatization (NCP) and the Riyadh Municipality, has opened the Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) phase for the Saudi Sports City Project. This flagship initiative will follow a public-private partnership model covering Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Maintain (DBFOM) for 20–30 years. The stadium will rise north of King Abdullah Park in Al-Malaz, Riyadh, with a seating capacity of around 47,000. It is planned as a major venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, for which Saudi Arabia holds hosting rights. The master plan also includes upgrading…

Kenya airport expansion financing has gained momentum as the government moves to secure $2 billion from international development lenders to modernize and enlarge Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This push comes nine months after Kenya cancelled a public-private partnership (PPP) with India’s Adani Group, following U.S. legal charges against the company’s founder. Transport Minister Davis Chirchir said the government has approached several development finance institutions. The list includes the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), China Exim Bank, KfW (Germany), the European Investment Bank, and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The new plan replaces the Adani concession model with a…