Adnec to host over 50 major local, global events by 2018-end

ABU DHABI / WAM

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) on Wednesday announced that it is primed to host a very busy events season with its venues fully occupied till the end of this year by more than 50 major local and international exhibitions and conferences across key sectors including culture, healthcare, leisure, lifestyle, and business.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of Adnec, said, “Adnec seeks to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as the capital of business tourism sector in the region, by attracting major international events to the emirate. We have completed all preparations needed to host more than 50 major international events before the end of 2018, which is a confirmation of our success in this field.
“Adnec’s workforce, led by a group of highly skilled professional national talents, have worked on developing a wide range of programmes aimed at attracting exhibitors and international associations. The coming season will witness exhibitions and conferences hosted and organised for the first time, in accordance with the key sectors identified by the Abu Dhabi Plan and the emirate’s Vision 2030.”
Al Dhaheri noted Adnec’s keenness to continue developing infrastructure for all its local and international venues, making all efforts needed to enhance customer satisfaction and exceed the expectations of event organisers and local and international visitors, while conforming to the highest international standards in this competitive sector.
He also commended the efforts of the government and private sectors partners, especially the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, as well as exhibition organisers and representatives of local and international professional associations, which are keen to implement these events in a manner suitable to the reputation and prestige of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The next season of events will have several major exhibitions and conferences on its agenda, as well as a wide range of other corporate and social events and business meetings.