Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and The Boring Company signed an agreement to explore underground transport, utility tunnels and related infrastructure options across the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Media Office’s October 8 announcement says the signing took place during LIVEX 2026, without stating the exact signing date. The scope is exploratory: the parties will assess potential applications and discuss technical and planning considerations.

The announcement does not identify a selected route, approved tunnel, project budget, construction schedule or procurement award. It frames the collaboration as an initial step toward understanding where underground infrastructure might fit Abu Dhabi’s long-term planning. Any delivery would require further technical work and decisions. Separate figures in the release about ADPIC’s wider portfolio are not the value of this partnership and should not be read as a commitment to build a tunnel network.