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A sports, education and residential development with estimated total costs exceeding US$3 billion, advanced by Abu Dhabi National Investment and Development (ADID) and JT7Group UK, in cooperation with US-based Riverside Management Group (RMG). Shamsa Alfahim, CEO of ADID, and Sir Kenny Dalglish, co-founder of JT7Group, at the ZPTM Abu Dhabi media presentation on 7 October 2026. On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, JT7Group and Abu Dhabi National Investment and Development (ADID) pr

This week’s public announcement of Abu Dhabi Ranches marks a significant step forward for our ZPTM Abu Dhabi development. The announced first phase of the new 10 million sqm sustainable city, with an investment put at AED 2 billion, is being advanced through the strategic collaboration between BILDCO and WUJOD Real Estate Development. This confirms strong momentum behind Abu Dhabi Ranches as one of Abu Dhabi’s most ambitious new sustainable urban destinations. The project bri

The ZPTM Abu Dhabi Promo Video visualises the ambition behind the ZPTM Abu Dhabi development. The video is intended as an illustrative concept film, created to communicate the scale, ambition and overall vision behind ZPTM - not as a final representation of the architectural design, masterplan or completed development. ZPTM is envisioned as an integrated sports, education and lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi, combining elite sports infrastructure, international education, r

Sport Has Gone Global. Control Has Not. Sport has never been more visible, more global or more digitally connected. Clubs now reach supporters far beyond their local stadiums, with fans following matches, players, behind-the-scenes content and commercial campaigns across social media, streaming platforms, apps, newsletters, ticketing systems, retail stores and fan communities. On the surface, this looks like a success story. The audience has grown, engagement has increased an

Around the world, billions are being invested into sports infrastructures - yet many of them will never work as intended. From large-scale event venues to elite academies and mixed-use communities, billions are being invested into projects aiming to combine sport, lifestyle, and real estate. Yet, despite the ambition, many of these developments struggle to deliver long-term value. They are often built around moments - tournaments, events, or short-term visibility - rather tha

Networking is the invisible infrastructure of the sports industry. It is how talent is discovered, partnerships are formed, rights are structured, and complex problems are solved - often at speed, across borders, and under intense public scrutiny. Sports is a High-trust, High-stake's Marketplace Why does networking carry such weight in sport? Because it operates as a high-trust, high-stakes marketplace where information is imperfect and timing is unforgiving. Social capital -