At the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Telangana government agreed to collaborate on the ambitious Bharat Future City project. Spread over 30,000 acres, the city will be India’s first Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City, envisioned as a global hub for sustainable infrastructure, innovation, and investment.
In a landmark development, the UAE and Telangana have agreed to jointly develop the Bharat Future City, a futuristic urban hub designed to showcase sustainable growth and advanced infrastructure. The agreement was reached during discussions between UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.
The project, part of Telangana’s “Rising 2047 Vision”, aims to transform the state into a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The UAE expressed strong interest in partnering on infrastructure, technology, and investment, with plans to establish a joint task force for speedy implementation.
Key Highlights
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Project Scope: Bharat Future City will span 30,000 acres, designed as India’s first Net-Zero Smart City.
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Global Partners: Companies like Marubeni, Semcorp, and Reliance Vantara are already onboard.
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Sustainability Focus: Emphasis on green energy, smart mobility, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
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Strategic Vision: Aligns with Telangana’s Rising 2047 roadmap for economic transformation.
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Next Steps: UAE and Telangana to form a joint task force for execution.
This collaboration marks a significant step in positioning Telangana as a global destination for innovation, sustainability, and investment.
Sources: Deccan Chronicle, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, NDTV, Tribune India