Abu Dhabi LIVEX 2026 launches with Dh100 billion investment vision

The inaugural Quality of Life and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) opened at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, showcasing projects and initiatives valued at over Dh100 billion. The event has drawn more than 20,000 participants from 50 countries, including 1,500 investors and over 100 international speakers.

During the opening, Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), emphasized Abu Dhabi’s vision of integrating infrastructure, mobility, health, and economic opportunities to enhance urban liveability. The exhibition aims to foster partnerships between government entities, the private sector, and innovators.

Five key agreements were signed on the opening day to advance the ‘Human City’ theme. These include a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the DMT and the Zayed Authority for People of Determination to improve public space cleanliness and increase community participation for people of determination. Additionally, the DMT partnered with Abu Dhabi University to provide practical legal training for students.

In the real estate sector, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) signed an MoU with Hub71 to support startups and strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. International development agreements were also noted, including a project in Batumi Island, Georgia, involving ONE Development and Ambassadori.