ADNEC was granted this accolade by the SKEA Council, under the patronage of HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The presentation took place at a specially organised VIP event attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and other dignities.

Commenting on winning this Award, His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon, Chairman of ADNEC, said, “This outstanding accolade is recognition of the Company’s ongoing and tireless efforts to elevate the level of ADNEC’s services and world-class facilities to meet the needs of strategic partners whilst attracting more international event organisers to Abu Dhabi.”

“Since its inception, ADNEC has grown enormously, building one of the world’s premier venues for exhibitions and conferencess. Additionally, the Company has established ExCel London, as one of the leading exhibition and event centres in London, developed Al Ain Conference Centre in the city of Al Ain as well as being the owner of the record-breaking Capital Gate, ( the) Abu Dhabi’s Capital Centre, and master developer of three hotels: Aloft Abu Dhabi, Aloft London Excel and Hyatt Capital Gate”, he added.

Stressing that ADNEC is playing a pivotal role in achieving Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision by attracting leading local and international event organisers, His Excellency the Chairman said, “ADNEC undertakes a rapidly-growing important role in achieving the Emirate’s long-term goals of economic growth and diversification. This is to be attained through hosting high-calibre international events, promoting business tourism, supporting non-oil sectors, all of which help raise the profile of Abu Dhabi as a MICE hub for the region.”

ADNEC’s Managing Director, His Excellency Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, highlighted that ADNEC’s strategic plan aims to raise the bar of Abu Dhabi as a conference and exhibition destination whilst backing Government’s initiatives designed to fuel the MICE sector.

“ADNEC strives to promote the quality of services, boost its strategic relations with partners and increase community themed events. By promoting the local human factor and equipping our people with the right experience locally and internationally, we are able to focus our energies on staging the best events at ADNEC’s facilities”, he added.

Stressing the role of employees in the development of the company to achieve sustainable development and Emiratisation, Al Dhaheri said, “ADNEC’s strengths lies in its human capital. Therefore, we adamantly believe in the need of attracting, promoting and retaining the best talent and we welcome all new creative ideas and suggestions.”

“In winning the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, I would like to compliment and congratulate all employees for their outstanding performance in realising the vision of ADNEC’s Board to boost the quality and level of services. I would like also to extend my gratitude to the Board of the company for their omnipresent support”, he concluded.