The Dubai Government Department of Finance has recently disclosed the details of its portfolio of public-private partnership projects worth 40 billion dirhams. These projects were approved by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, in February.
The main objective of these projects is to enhance the quality of life for residents in the emirate and improve their well-being, which aligns with the vision of the wise leadership. Arif Abdul Rahman Ahli, Executive Director of the Planning and Public Budget Sector in the Department of Finance, confirmed that the portfolio consists of 39 projects suitable for implementation through the public-private partnership model.
These new projects are scheduled to be completed between 2024 and 2026 and cover various sectors including water and sanitation, waste management, culture and arts, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, parks, transportation, and smart cities. The water and sanitation sector accounts for the largest share of the project value at 25.5 billion dirhams, followed by waste management at 5.3 billion dirhams, culture and arts at 2.8 billion dirhams, housing at 2.3 billion dirhams, healthcare at 1.5 billion dirhams
