(16 September 2018)
A delegation from the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, is on a visit to the US to discuss partnership possibilities with leading international event organisers, in line with its strategy of promoting Abu Dhabi as the hub for business tourism in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The delegation, led by Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC, comprises senior officials and experts from different departments of the company.
Commenting on the visit, Al Dhaheri said, "The aim of this tour is to open up new channels of cooperation and highlight ADNEC’s competitiveness and potential to attract world-class events to the emirate."
He added that the delegation would familiarise international event organisers about ADNEC’s cutting-edge infrastructure and extensive expertise in hosting major international events, as well as highlight the enhanced capacity of the various ADNEC centres to provide a range of comprehensive services in accordance with the highest international standards.
Al Dhaheri pointed out that the visits held by ADNEC help the company forge new partnerships, exchange knowledge, information and best practices and strengthen networks with industry leaders, which in turn contributes to attracting diverse events to Abu Dhabi. The move is in line with ADNEC’s ongoing commitment to support the government in creating a diversified, knowledge-based economy, particularly in key sectors identified in Abu Dhabi Plan and its Economic Vision 2030.