HE Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Managing Director of ADNEC: said: "We are indeed all very of the UAE’s global recognition following this successful bid under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses the members of the Supreme Council of the Federation and the esteemed crown prices."

On the benefits to the UAE and the entire region, Al Dhaheri, said: "We are eagerly looking forward to see the doors of UAE open wide to host millions of visitors to see, learn and experience the great achievements of this young nation. I am confident that our accomplishments in various social and economic sectors, are just a start for more successes to come.

"We at ADNEC are pleased to extend our warmest congratulations to our brothers in Dubai for the huge efforts they have made over the past two years, and we will always be ready to support them in implementing their vision and the projects that will change the face of the UAE and the region " , he concluded.