ADNEC contributes AED 2.3 billion to Abu Dhabi’s economy during the first half

Abu Dhabi 15-08-2019 / WAM
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced the contribution of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center and Al Ain Convention Center to the economy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2019, amounting to AED 2.3 billion, bringing the total economic impact of ADNEC since its inception in 2005 to 34.3 One billion dirhams.
The Company’s direct and indirect contribution to the emirate’s economy increased by 45% this year, compared to the same period last year, thanks to ADNEC’s successful hosting of major exhibitions such as IDEX and the World Future Energy Summit.
ADNEC’s global reputation as a preferred partner for hosting, organizing and managing international events and exhibitions has been strengthened, with Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Al Ain Convention Center (ADNEC) receiving 29 exhibitions, 108 conferences and events, 88 special events and 12,502 jobs. In sectors related to business tourism. The total number of hotel bookings in the surrounding hotels reached 343,100 hotel nights during the last six months of 2019.
During the first half of this year, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center and Al Ain Convention Center received more than 1.5 million visitors from the UAE and the rest of the world, increasing the number of visitors by 79% compared to the first half of last year. 684,747 / visitors. Since its establishment, the total number of visitors to the two centers has reached more than 19 million.
The total Emiratisation rate is 73%, while Emirati women occupy 41% of the total national workforce in ADNEC. Emiratis also occupy 86% of senior management positions in both centers.
The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its subsidiaries, said: “ The capital Abu Dhabi is moving forward with a steady pace to establish its leading and prominent regional position as the center and capital of business tourism, and shows the strong performance of our company during the first half of 2019 At ADNEC, we are keen to continue contributing to the growth and economic diversification of the Emirate, as part of ADNEC’s core strategy, which is in line with its priorities to achieve the Abu Dhabi Plan and its economic vision. Friendly 2030.
ADNEC Chief Executive Officer and Group of Companies said that the large number of events hosted by ADNEC in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain during the first half of 2019 contributed to our position as the leading capital of the booming business tourism sector. Abu Dhabi’s economy will increase by 45% this year over last year, which reaffirms our mission at ADNEC to become the leading destination for local and international events. We are optimistic that we will also see great success in the second half of this year as we prepare to host more than 150 events and exhibitions.