Abu Dhabi to host the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026 Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) is overseeing one of the largest government development programs in the UAE, managing a capital investment portfolio worth more than Dh200 billion ($54.5 billion). The portfolio includes over 600 ongoing projects spanning housing, transportation, healthcare, education, tourism and community infrastructure. The extensive pipeline reflects Abu Dhabi's long-term strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil, improve quality of life for residents and position the emirate as a global hub for business, tourism and innovation. ADPIC coordinates the planning, delivery and oversight of major public infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with the UAE's broader economic and urban development goals. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Among its flagship initiatives are new residential communities, road and transport networks, hospitals, schools, cultural attractions and public amenities designed to support the emirate's growing population while advancing sustainable urban development. This was highlighted as the second edition of the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026 kicks off in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, bringing together about 3,000 policymakers, business executives and industry experts to examine the future of sustainable urban development across the Middle East and North Africa. Held over two days, June 23-24, the summit is organised by Forbes Middle East in partnership with One Development and will focus on the intersection of infrastructure, smart cities, clean energy, mobility and artificial intelligence. Participants are expected to discuss strategies for building more sustainable and resilient cities, integrating digital technologies into urban planning, and attracting investment into next-generation infrastructure projects as countries across the region pursue ambitious economic diversification