The 5th PPP MENA Forum is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 11, 2025, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai. The event aims to serve as a platform for public-private collaboration, investment, and policy transformation in the Middle East. The forum is being held as the Middle East continues its focus on economic diversification and infrastructure expansion. It is expected to bring together over 400 stakeholders, including government representatives, finance professionals, developers, and industry experts.

Organized by Great Minds Event Management Company, the forum will host decision-makers, investors, project owners, EPC contractors, and sector specialists. With over 150 government representatives and 40 international speakers, the event will explore the future of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) across sectors such as energy, healthcare, real estate, logistics, transportation, and digital transformation. The 2025 agenda will specifically highlight renewable energy, water, digital infrastructure, logistics, smart city planning, healthcare, and education. Special sessions are also planned for women’s leadership in infrastructure, municipal-level partnerships, and global best practices for PPP governance.

Under the theme “Driving progress from MENA to the World,” the forum will examine emerging policies, procurement reform, investment strategies, and successful case studies relevant to the next generation of PPPs in the region. Leila Masinaei, Managing Partner at Great Minds Event Management, stated, “The 5th edition of the PPP MENA Forum is more than just a conference—it’s a catalyst for transformation. With governments accelerating infrastructure development and social investments across the region, this platform allows for high-value engagement between public entities and private partners who are eager to drive meaningful progress. We are proud to provide a space where strategy meets execution and where the future of PPPs in MENA is actively being shaped.”

Nasser Massoud, MENA PPP Forum Chairman, added, “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.”

The forum’s strategic themes include driving economic growth through infrastructure and utility-focused PPPs, maximizing social impact in sectors like education, healthcare, and community services, and showcasing sector-specific developments. The agenda will also cover optimizing procurement dynamics with an emphasis on digital and service-based PPP models, along with insights into regional investment outlooks and upcoming projects.

The 5th PPP MENA Forum is supported by a lineup of speakers, strategic partners, and sponsors, including INFRA, TRIBE, Plenary, and Affinitext. The organizers state that the forum continues to reinforce the role of PPPs in delivering efficient, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure across the region. It is designed to translate vision into action and provide a launchpad for new partnerships and cross-border ventures essential for the region’s sustainable growth.