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UAE, Telangana Forge Partnership to Develop Bharat Future City at WEF 2026

At the World Economic Forum 2026, UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy agreed to collaborate on the ambitious Bharat Future City project. The 30,000-acre net-zero greenfield smart city is envisioned as a multi-sectoral hub for AI, industry, and education. The two governments will establish a joint task force to speed up implementation and explore partnerships in agriculture. The meeting highlighted Telangana's 2047 vision to become a $3 trillion economy.

Key Points: UAE-Telangana Collab for Bharat Future City at WEF 2026

  • UAE-Telangana joint task force for project
  • Bharat Future City is a 30,000-acre net-zero smart hub
  • Vision to make Telangana a $3T economy by 2047
  • Project to feature AI, education, health, and industrial zones
  • Partnership extends to agriculture and food clusters
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WEF 2026: UAE govt, Telangana agree to collaborate for Bharat Future City's development as top global city

UAE Minister and Telangana CM agree to collaborate on the net-zero Bharat Future City project, forming a joint task force for implementation.

"Very recently, we signed an MOU with Reliance Group's Vantara to establish a new zoo in Future City. - Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy"

Davos, January 20

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism for the United Arab Emirates, met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy-led 'Telangana Rising' delegation at the World Economic Forum 2026 on Tuesday.

The delegation discussed potential areas of mutual cooperation in the state's large infrastructure projects, especially the Bharat Future City.

According to the release, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy outlined the Telangana Rising 2047 vision and the future-defining roadmap to transform the state into a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

During the meeting, he also highlighted the significant scope for development in the Bharat Future City project, which is considered India's first Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City. Spread over 30,000 acres, the city is envisioned as a multi-sectoral, sustainable urban-industrial hub with dedicated spaces for AI, education, health, industries, residential and entertainment zones.

The Chief Minister explained that global companies like Marubeni and Semcorp are already on board with the project. "Very recently, we signed an MOU with Reliance Group's Vantarato establish a new zoo in Future City.

As per the release, Touq Al Marri, known to be a key figure in the UAE's economic diversification and modernisation efforts, said his national government would be happy to join hands with Telangana. He suggested that the two governments establish a joint task force of officials from both sides for the speedy implementation of this project.

He also sought a strong strategic partnership between the UAE food cluster and Telangana to focus on the rural and agriculture-based economy.

IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and officials also participated on behalf of the Telangana Rising delegation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see global collaborations, but I hope the "Telangana Rising" vision also includes concrete plans for the existing cities like Hyderabad. We need to solve current traffic, waste management, and water issues, not just build new futuristic cities. Balance is key.
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Rohit P
30,000 acres is massive! Hope the land acquisition is done transparently and farmers are compensated fairly. The UAE partnership for the food cluster focusing on rural economy sounds promising. Let's develop without displacing people.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the dedicated AI zone is the most exciting part. Attracting global companies and creating a specialized hub could make India a serious player in applied AI research. Hope the execution matches the vision.
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Vikram M
Strong India-UAE ties continue to bear fruit! From IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus to this Future City project, the strategic partnership is delivering. A joint task force is a good idea for speedy implementation. Insha'Allah, it will be a success.
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Karthik V
"Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City" – the buzzwords are impressive. But we've heard similar promises before. The proof will be in the pudding. Will the residential zones be affordable for the common man, or just another luxury enclave? Time will tell.

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