The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has signed two agreements with China’s urban development firms during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) International Roadshow in Shanghai, China, focused on advanced modular construction systems and AI-driven smart city solutions.

ADPIC formalised partnerships with Q Home, a joint venture between NetZero (UAE) and Broad Homes (China), to localise modular construction systems and industrialised building technologies, and 3Enovator Technology to deploy AI applications in infrastructure governance and digital transformation of capital projects.

Smart and sustainable frameworks

The agreements aim to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s vision to develop smart, sustainable and innovative governance frameworks for construction and infrastructure monitoring, laying a foundation for future-ready, net-zero infrastructure and smart city development in the Emirate.

“This visit to China has been highly successful and marks another important moment in advancing infrastructure across the emirate,” said Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of DMT. “We have engaged with China’s construction innovators, technology pioneers and urban development specialists. Our visit demonstrates the value of working with global leaders who possess proven expertise at the scale and pace our ambitious infrastructure programme demands to improve liveability for all.

“Abu Dhabi will be a testbed for cutting-edge smart city solutions tailored for our market, while offering a regional launchpad for joint innovation”

“China is a pioneer in rapid city-building, industrialised construction and AI-driven urban transformation on a globally unmatched scale. Our engagements in China have opened new frontiers for Abu Dhabi, not just in transferring advanced technologies but in partnering with the very innovators who are redefining what is possible in high-performance, sustainable infrastructure.

“With these MoUs, we are moving from dialogue to delivery. Abu Dhabi will be a testbed for cutting-edge smart city solutions tailored for our market, while offering a regional launchpad for joint innovation. Together with our Chinese partners, we are co-creating and establishing the future blueprint for liveable cities that serve generations to come.”