PPP TRACKER MENA – Q1 2023

PPP TRACKER MENA – Q1 2023

Oman and Saudi Arabia saw the most significant Public-Private Partnership (PPP) announcements in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in the first quarter of 2023, according to an analysis of news and statements covered on the Zawya Projects platform.

The announcements spanned various sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, transportation, construction, logistics, renewable energy and mining, demonstrating the governments' commitment to diversifying their economies and fostering private-sector partnerships.

Zawya Projects has compiled and categorised, month-wise, key PPP announcements and projects in the first quarter of 2023.

JANUARY 2023

Oman unveils plans for 7 PPP projects in 2023

Oman's Finance Ministry and other government entities announced their plans to engage with the private sector in implementing PPP projects in health, transport, education, IT and construction sectors.

Kuwait's Schools PPP project

Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare was expected to sign the development agreement for two private schools in Jaber Al-Ahmad City and Sabah Al-Ahmad City in the first quarter of 2023. The schools will be developed on a design, build, finance, operation, maintenance and transfer basis with an operating period of 35 years.

FEBRUARY 2023

Abu Dhabi's student accommodation PPP project

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in collaboration with Khalifa University, invited expressions of interest for a design, build, operate,