Abu Dhabi is deepening its infrastructure collaboration with China after the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) signed two new cooperation agreements during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) International Roadshow in Shanghai.
Announced by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the partnerships focus on advanced modular construction and artificial-intelligence-driven urban systems, supporting the emirate’s push toward more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure.
The agreements were concluded with “Q Home” and “3Enovator Technology”, two Chinese firms specialising in next-generation construction and smart-city innovation. Together, they aim to introduce industrialized building methods and digital governance tools that align with Abu Dhabi’s long-term development and urban transformation goals.
Under its partnership with Q Home, ADPIC aims to establish modular construction and advanced manufacturing capabilities within Abu Dhabi. The collaboration centres on prefabricated building systems, sustainable materials, and scalable housing production.
Commenting on the agreement, Qabous Bashatah, founder and director of Q Home, said the partnership reflects Q Home’s commitment to embedding modular construction technologies in Abu Dhabi, noting that intelligent manufacturing processes would improve efficiency, lower costs, and reduce carbon emissions while supporting both the Make it in the Emirates initiative and Abu Dhabi’s 2030 infrastructure vision.
The second agreement, signed with 3Enovator Technology, covers the use of artificial intelligence across infrastructure management, smart-city platforms, and the delivery of major capital projects, with AI tools applied to strengthen project oversight, support day-to-day decision-making, and modernize how large-scale infrastructure is planned and managed across the emirate.
Reflecting on the broader China mission, His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), described the visit as a significant step forward for Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure agenda. He said the delegation engaged directly with construction and technology leaders operating at a scale and speed aligned with the emirate’s ambitions, while reinforcing a shared focus on improving quality of life through smarter urban development.
The delegation also visited the Shanghai Smart City AI Institute and met with Zevo Technologies to examine construction-related three-dimensional printing solutions, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s drive toward resilient, technology-enabled urban growth.
Smart cities are increasingly being shaped by a practical need rather than a technological trend: making urban life work better as cities grow. By using data and digital systems, city authorities can better understand how people live, where pressure builds across infrastructure, and which services require attention. This allows governments to help reduce congestion, improve service reliability, use resources more efficiently, and ultimately make daily life easier for residents.
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