Yaser Al Nuaimi
Shereen Shabnam
We met with Yaser Al Nuaimi, the Head of PPP Transactions at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), at the recent PPP MENA Forum held at Emirates Towers in Dubai. Yaser is a young Emirati at the forefront of shaping Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure landscape through innovative Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
With a career spanning strategic entities like Abu Dhabi Housing Center and Musanada, Yaser brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his current role, where he oversees the structuring and execution of key PPP projects across various sectors. His work directly supports Abu Dhabi’s ambitious economic diversification goals, helping to establish the emirate as a global hub for investment and innovation.
Driving Economic Diversification through PPPs
Yaser tells us how Abu Dhabi Investment Office is playing a critical role in driving Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification through PPP frameworks. The efforts focus on key areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, and education, ensuring that PPP projects align with the emirate’s broader vision for growth. Yaser emphasizes that “PPPs are essential for Abu Dhabi’s development, particularly in social infrastructure projects like education and housing, where private sector innovation meets public sector goals.
Attracting International Investments
A significant part of Yaser’s role involves creating a conducive environment for international investors to participate in Abu Dhabi’s PPP projects. He is instrumental in ensuring that ADIO provides the frameworks and assurances that global partners seek. “International investors are drawn to Abu Dhabi due to its high accreditation and stability,” Yaser explains. “Our strategies ensure that PPP projects offer longevity and returns, making them highly attractive to foreign partners.”
Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation
Yaser’s focus extends beyond traditional infrastructure, as he leads initiatives that integrate sustainable and innovative technologies into Abu Dhabi’s PPP projects. ADIO tailors programs that align with Abu Dhabi’s sustainability goals, while also promoting the involvement of SMEs in supply chains to enhance visibility and profitability. As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly vital, Yaser sees PPPs playing a pivotal role in the development of smart cities and digital services across the emirate, contributing to Abu Dhabi’s vision of a sustainable, tech-forward future.
According to Yaser, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office continues to be a catalyst for growth, attracting international investments and fostering the development of world-class infrastructure projects that shape the future of Abu Dhabi.
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