Brief

LIVEX 2026 wraps up with over AED 150 billion in deals

The three‑day event at ADNEC saw investors, government bodies and tech firms sign agreements across infrastructure, quality‑of‑life and technology sectors.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:30:24 GMT

Abu Dhabi’s first LIVEX exhibition concluded on 1 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre, reporting more than 26,500 attendees from 50 countries and agreements valued at over AED 150 billion, Gulf News said.

What happened

The three‑day showcase ran from 29 September to 1 October. Organisers recorded 26,500 visitors, including more than 1,500 investors who met government representatives, sovereign capital funds, developers and businesses. Over 50 agreements and initiatives were announced, spanning investment and infrastructure, everyday quality of life and technology.

What the reports add

Gulf News highlighted three flagship announcements: the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) launched the Musaffah Innovation District and presented Phase 2 of the Mid‑Island Parkway, a 14.5 km expressway linking central islands with the E‑10 and Khalifa City; DMT also unveiled a Government Assets Investment Opportunities Portal to centralise land and building deals, part of a pipeline totalling AED 450 billion in committed infrastructure investment; and the Early Childhood Authority, DMT and the Department of Community Development introduced the Cities for Families Framework, a roadmap to support families, seniors and People of Determination.

What was said

The article quoted no individual statements, but listed participants such as actor‑entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds, broadcaster Tucker Carlson, actor‑environmental advocate Adrian Grenier, former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo, Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner, YouTube co‑founder Steve Chen and AI pioneer Sebastian Thrun.

How it came about

LIVEX 2026 was launched on 29 September as part of Abu Dhabi’s broader livability strategy, following earlier Felo coverage of the exhibition’s opening and the city’s family‑friendly framework unveiled at the same event.

Key facts

LIVEX 2026 attracted 26,500 visitors from 50 countries (gulfnews.com)
More than 50 agreements were signed, valued at over AED 150 billion (gulfnews.com)
DMT launched the Musaffah Innovation District and the Mid‑Island Parkway Phase 2 (gulfnews.com)
A Government Assets Investment Opportunities Portal was introduced (gulfnews.com)
The Cities for Families Framework was unveiled to support families and People of Determination (gulfnews.com)