THE LAUNCH OF ABU DHABI'S LIVABILITY AGENDA

Inside Abu Dhabi's blueprint for livable, long-term growth.

ADNEC Abu Dhabi

29 September - 1 October 2026

FROM VISION TO PLATFORM:
ABU DHABI'S LIVABILITY AND INVESTMENT STORY.

Senior Abu Dhabi government leaders gathered at Zayed National Museum to launch LIVEX 2026, setting out how livability is now shaping investment decisions and where long-term capital is deployed.

From 29 September to 1 October, LIVEX will be the meeting point for everyone defining what it means to live, invest and belong in one of the world's most livable cities.

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key highlights AT LIVEX press conference

250+

Attendees

59

Government VIPs

42

Media and Influencers

31

Partners/CEOs

A CITY WHERE GROWTH AND LIVABILITY ADVANCE TOGETHER

01

A PLATFORM IS BORN

SENIOR LEADERS LAUNCHED ABU DHABI'S FIRST PLATFORM FOR LIVABILITY AND INVESTMENT.

The press conference brought together senior government figures marking the start of LIVEX 2026 at the intersection of livability, infrastructure and investment.

02

ONE INTEGRATED VISION

INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND ENERGY, UNITED BY ONE VISION FOR ABU DHABI.

DMT, DCT and Energy Department leadership connected these sectors as the shared foundations of quality of life and long-term competitiveness.

03

A STORY FOR GLOBAL INVESTORS

ABU DHABI'S GROWTH STORY, PRESENTED DIRECTLY TO THE WORLD.

Spanning eight government departments, the launch brought Abu Dhabi's growth story to investors, policymakers and industry leaders worldwide.

THE AGENDA AND THE PARTICIPANTS

Panel 1 - People First: The Human Foundations of Abu Dhabi's Livability

Moderator

Laura Buckwell

MC and Broadcast Journalist
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak

ChairmanDepartment of Culture & Tourism
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan

ChairmanDepartment of Energy
H.E. Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri

ChairmanDepartment of Community Development
H.E. Mohamed Taj Eddine Alqadi

ChairmanDepartment of Education and Knowledge

Panel 2 - By Design: The Systems and Investment Powering Abu Dhabi’s Urban Future

Moderator

Laura Buckwell

MC and Broadcast Journalist
H.E. Badr Al Olama

Director GeneralAbu Dhabi Investment Office
H.E. Hammad Alhammadi

Executive Director of TAMM's Customer Care & Happiness SectorDepartment of Government Enablement

FROM INVESTMENT TO IMPACT

01

A NEW MEASURE OF GROWTH

FROM INVESTMENT-LED GROWTH TO GROWTH DEFINED BY LIVABILITY.

The launch reflected a wider shift in global urban development, from growth measured purely by investment to growth measured by livability outcomes.

02

A TRACK RECORD AS EVIDENCE

INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMY, HEALTH, EDUCATION, CULTURE AND ENERGY, PROOF OF A MODEL THAT WORKS.

Abu Dhabi's leadership pointed to the emirate's track record across these sectors as evidence of planned progress and long-term confidence.

03

THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES

LIVEX 2026 BRINGS DECISION-MAKERS TOGETHER TO CARRY THIS FORWARD.

The exhibition will bring together decision-makers from across the urban development sector to continue the conversation.

04

IDEAS INTO PARTNERSHIPS

WHERE EMERGING IDEAS BECOME NEW PARTNERSHIPS.

LIVEX 2026 will showcase emerging ideas and support new partnerships across the urban development industry.

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THE LAUNCH OF ABU DHABI'S LIVABILITY AGENDA

FROM VISION TO PLATFORM: ABU DHABI'S LIVABILITY AND INVESTMENT STORY.

key highlights AT LIVEX press conference

A CITY WHERE GROWTH AND LIVABILITY ADVANCE TOGETHER

SENIOR LEADERS LAUNCHED ABU DHABI'S FIRST PLATFORM FOR LIVABILITY AND INVESTMENT.

INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND ENERGY, UNITED BY ONE VISION FOR ABU DHABI.

ABU DHABI'S GROWTH STORY, PRESENTED DIRECTLY TO THE WORLD.

THE AGENDA AND THE PARTICIPANTS

Laura Buckwell

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak

H.E. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan

H.E. Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri

H.E. Mohamed Taj Eddine Alqadi