Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC to host leading regional and international events in October

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) will host more than 10 leading regional and international events across key sectors at its Abu Dhabi and Al Ain venues during the month of October, which are expected to attract thousands of visitors, exhibitors and industry professionals and leaders.

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC said: “These events are of strategic importance since it target key sectors identified in the Abu Dhabi Plan and Economic Vision 2030, the most prominent of which are healthcare, culture, business, and entertainment. We believe this will support our continued efforts to enhance Abu Dhabi position as the regional business tourism capital.”

Al Dhaheri emphasized on ADNEC’s keenness to continuously develop its infrastructure in accordance with the highest international standards of this vital sector, aiming at enhancing customer satisfaction and exceeding the expectations of the organizers and visitors, thus consolidating the company’s leading position at the local, regional and international levels.

“We are proud of our teams, composed mainly of highly skilled and trained UAE nationals. They demonstrate uppermost levels of efficiency, professionalism and dedication to ensure these highly-awaited events meet the finest global standards, and successfully contribute to promoting Abu Dhabi’s global position and reputation,” Al Dhaheri added.

Beginning this busy month, ADNEC will host and organize the much-awaited inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2018 (ADIBS), from 17^th to 20^th October 2018 at the ADNEC Marina. This unique event will bring together an extensive range of luxury yachts and boats, leisure marine equipment and fishing tools. ADIBS 2018 will witness wide participation from the most prominent local and international leading companies and provide visitors the perfect opportunity to learn about the UAE’s rich marine heritage and the development of the leisure marine and yacht industry in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which will contribute to enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position and its marine tourism sector.

The 2nd edition of the ‘Mohammed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations’ will be held on the 8^th and 9^th of October, under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces.

On the 11^th and the 12^th of October, the 5th Rehabilitation, Long Term & Home Care Conference 2018 will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, to highlight the major developments in rehabilitation services, quality matrix and key performance indicators.

Investors and entrepreneurs will come together at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre on October 17^th and 18^th, for the International Franchise Exhibition 2018. This event is a powerful competitive platform which will provide visitors and Emirati entrepreneurs with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of global trends,

Mental health, which is a crucial aspect in the healthcare agenda of the UAE, will be in the spotlight when the Abu Dhabi International Mental Health Conference gets underway from October 18^th to 20^th.

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre will also host Gulf Dentex 2018 from October 20^th to 22^nd. The event will showcase all aspects of the global dental business under one roof and bring together the most advanced technologies and equipment.

The Middle East Games Con 2018, the largest of its kind in the Middle East, to be held from October 25^th to 27^th, will feature live tournaments that bring together professional gamers and YouTubers and include interactive experiences and offer the opportunity to compete with top-level professional players.

Watch and jewellery lovers will be treated to a brand-new edition of the Jewellery & Watch Show 2018, which will be held from 25^th to 29^th October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

ADNEC will also host Najah 2018, from October 31^st to November 2^nd. “Najah” is a three-day comprehensive event designed specifically for university students, parents and teachers

For the first time in the Middle East, Al Ain Convention Centre will host the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) Conference from 13^th to 18^th October, as part of Al Ain Zoo’s commitment to protect the natural environment and preserve it for future generations.

In 2017, ADNEC’s venues in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain attracted more than 2 million visitors through 442 local, regional and international events as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading business tourism destinations, consolidating its capacity to host international exhibitions and conferences, particularly in terms of its modern infrastructure and facilities established according to best international standards, as well as the organizational facilities provided by the company.

About ADNEC

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), a leader in managing and developing international strategic centres, was founded with a vision to become the leading destination for popular, high-profile international conferences, exhibitions and congresses in the Middle East and North Africa. It owns and operates the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the largest exhibition venue in the MENA region. In addition, ADNEC comprises ExCeL London, Al Ain Convention Centre, Aloft London ExCeL, Aloft Abu Dhabi, Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, ADNEC Services LLC, Capital Hospitality, and IDEX LLC. For more information, please visit: https://www.adnecgroup.ae.
ADNEC group is working on developing its network of companies and is on a mission to enhance business tourism in Abu Dhabi by creating a platform that enables event organizers to realize their goals of connecting people via world-class events and venues and delivering best-in-class services to exceed stakeholder expectations.