ADNEC gears up for busy May

Press release

Published May 2nd, 2012 - 08:48 GMT

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre and the Al Ain Convention Centre are preparing for a busy May, with a total of seven events between the two venues this month.

“ADNEC welcomes a range of events this month, from top level technical conferences to trade exhibitions and public shows. The variety seen in our events calendar is tribute to the flexibility of our venue and the appetite of the local market,” said Humaid Al Dhaheri, ADNEC’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.

Starting yesterday, the International Jewellery and Watch Show Abu Dhabi is taking over Halls 1-3, running until 5 May. The event showcases exquisite jewellery and time pieces from the world’s leading high-end brands. The Beauty Secrets Show, which runs until 3 May, features beauty products and services for skin, hair, body and fitness.

From 14-16 May, ICT World Abu Dhabi at ADNEC will bring together top telecom decision makers. The event features the 4^th Annual Abu Dhabi Telecoms CEO Summit which is the telecoms industry’s leading event for C-level executives in the region.

Cards and Payments Middle East 2012, held 15-16 May, will offer five conferences and more than 80 free-to-attend seminars. Hundreds of the world's leading solution providers exhibit at the event, which brings together banks, government authorities, telecoms and retailers.

First-time event, Made in Korea (MIK) UAE 2012 brings a vision of Korea to Abu Dhabi’s shores 21-23 May. With significant bilateral trade between Abu Dhabi and South Korea, this event is expected to continue to enhance cooperation and understanding between the two nations.

Al Ain Convention Centre is currently hosting the Al Ain Education & Career Fair, which offers a variety of education and career opportunities with some of the leading local and foreign institutes and companies. Private and public companies are also participating, offering career opportunities for UAE nationals.

The 7-12 May will see the Al Ain 8th Wedding Show bring together 170 companies from the UAE as well as regional and international companies. The event represents an opportunity for wedding service companies to showcase their services and the latest trends and fashion designs.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group (ADNEC) is an international venue development and business management company. ADNEC Group's portfolio currently includes the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Gulf's largest exhibition centre; ExCeL London, the UK capital's largest exhibition centre; the Al Ain Convention Centre, a brand new development in the historic city of Al Ain, Capital Gate, the UAE capital's iconic, gravity defying tower and a number of hotel projects. In addition ADNEC is master developer of the Capital Centre project, the world's first fully interconnected exhibition lifestyle destination.

ADNEC Group is developing its network both through acquisition and construction; the company's objective is to become the world's leading venue provider to the international exhibitions, conferences and live events industries by providing consistently high standards of venue facilities, management and client relationships and capitalising on the synergies which exist within a global venue network.

ADNEC Group's Executive Office is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. ADNEC Group is a Government organisation which functions as a private enterprise and operates within the principle core values of efficiency and effectiveness.