Press Release Details

Exhibition Growth Marks Strong First Half 2014 for ADNEC

Publication Date: 7 Sep 2014

H.E Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Managing Director of ADNEC: “This continued growth in our operational performance, and the growth of the wider business tourism industry in Abu Dhabi, underscores the important contribution this sector makes to the economic development of the emirate.

“By reinforcing our internal stakeholder relationships, building new external partnerships, continuously improving our value proposition and investing in our people, we will continue to forge ahead with our strategic objective of increasing our economic impact across several industries in Abu Dhabi,” continued H.E Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri. “We are confident that 2014 will witness further growth for our business.”

One of the most successful new events hosted by ADNEC over the last six months was the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture – one of the only events in the world dedicated to innovation and technology in agriculture. Held in Abu Dhabi for the first time, the forum successfully showcased game-changing innovations in sustainable agriculture and attracted 3000 industry enthusiasts and experts.

ADNEC also hosted ABILITIESme, a first-of-its-kind event in the region that sought greater inclusion and integration of people with disabilities and special needs into mainstream society. The event raised regional awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in the United Arab Emirates and wider Middle East. The event brought participation from a range of parties, including social workers, government officials, local opinion leaders, and decision makers.

ADNEC also hosted several other exhibitions and conferences including Eco Waste 2014, Education 2020, Fire and Emergency Middle East Exhibition, Occupational Safety and Health Middle East Conference, Industry Specialists for Middle East Air Cargo Exhibition and Conference, Logistics Exhibition and Conference 2014, Indian Property Exhibition, in addition to Al Ain International Exhibition for Agriculture and Landscaping at the Al Ain Convention Centre.

In addition to the growth in the number of exhibitions at ADNEC, the facility also hosted three regional and three international conferences over the same period.