The 5th PPP MENA Forum is set to take place from Sept. 10 to 11 at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, solidifying its position as the region’s premier platform for public-private collaboration, investment, and policy transformation.
As the Middle East continues its ambitious journey toward economic diversification and infrastructure expansion, this year’s forum comes at a critical inflection point — bringing together more than 400 stakeholders from across government, finance, development, and industry.
Organized by Great Minds Event Management Company, the forum will welcome decision-makers, investors, project owners, EPC contractors, and sector specialists for two days of high-level dialogue and strategic networking. With participation from more than 150 government representatives and 40 global speakers, the event will explore the future of PPPs across core sectors including energy, healthcare, real estate, logistics, transportation, and digital transformation.
The 2025 edition will spotlight key sectors such as renewable energy, water, digital infrastructure, logistics, smart city planning, healthcare, and education — providing a well-rounded outlook on PPP models that create long-term impact. Special sessions will also be dedicated to women leadership in infrastructure, municipal-level partnerships, and global best practices for PPP governance.
Under the theme “Driving progress from MENA to the World,” the event will delve into emerging policies, procurement reform, investment strategies, and successful case studies that are shaping the next generation of PPPs in the region.
Nasser Massoud, MENA PPP Forum chairman, said: “As we approach the 5th MENA PPP Forum, the region stands at a pivotal juncture. With hundreds of PPP projects announced in pipelines, valued at billions of dollars, the momentum is undeniable.”
At the same time, procurement policy changes require a novel approach to delivering these projects in an affordable and sustainable way. This forum will delve into examples of successes and challenges, while exploring the transformative changes in procurement policies that will impact the nature of partnerships and project structures going forward. It is an opportunity to harness collective expertise, drive innovation, and forge partnerships that will define the future of infrastructure and service delivery in the MENA region and beyond.”
