Who are the partners in the new $30 billion infrastructure investment initiative, and what regions and sectors will it target?

The partners are BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Singapore's Temasek, Abu Dhabi's L’IMAD, and ADNOC. The initiative targets $30 billion in investments across the Gulf and Central Asia—with potential expansion into the wider Middle East and North Africa region—and focuses on energy, transportation, and logistics infrastructure, including both greenfield and brownfield assets.

What does the partnership signify in terms of global investor sentiment toward Gulf infrastructure amid regional geopolitical tensions?

The partnership reflects continued global investor interest in the UAE and wider region as destinations for long-term capital, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a growing pipeline of investable opportunities, and an increasingly mature investment landscape—even amid the Iran war’s disruption to regional business and global energy markets.

BlackRock's GIP Partners with Temasek and Abu Dhabi Funds for $30 Billion Infrastructure Investment

May 13, 2026

BlackRock's GIP has formed a partnership with Temasek, L’IMAD, and ADNOC to invest $30 billion in energy, transportation, and logistics infrastructure across the Gulf and Central Asia. The initiative targets greenfield and brownfield assets amidst geopolitical shifts impacting global energy markets.

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