Publication Date: 31 Mar 2012
The three largest events, World Future Energy Summit, World Ophthalmology Congress and the Tawdheef together accounted for over 64,000 visitors, whilst celebrations staged by ADNEC’s specialist wedding consultancy, Al Maa’red Weddings, also brought several thousand guests to the venue.
Humaid Al Dhaheri, ADNEC’s ChiefSales & Marketing Officer, commented:
“Last year was very successful for ADNEC, we hosted 231 events. This year appears to be equally promising taking into consideration the numbers reported during this first quarter. The different types of events taking place at ADNEC are in line with the Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision which aims to focus on sectors such as energy, defence, and tourism.”
Major milestones in the first quarter of 2012 include:
Looking ahead, April brings a diverse line-up of seven major events, starting with the second ever World Ports and Trade Summit 2-4 April, which is a hub for international business and government leaders from more than 500 companies and government entities to discuss alternative futures of the global shipping industries.
Cityscape Abu Dhabi, 22–25 April, is the capital’s premier event for the real estate industry and acts as a platform for introducing projects, discussing issues, as well as a meeting point for peers, investors, and government agencies. During the last couple of years it has attracts hundreds of exhibitors and 25,000 visitors per annum.
The inaugural Piscine Middle East is co-located with Cityscape, 22-25 April. The swimming pool and spa trade show expects to attract 60 international exhibitors and more than 2,000 visitors during its first year.
Other events taking place in April include Emirates Skills National Competition 2012, 11-12 April, Abu Dhabi International Sports Exhibition, 12-14 April, Arabian Build and Construction, 22-25 April and Beauty Secrets Show 2012, 30 April – 3 May.