10.10.2014 - Exhibition growth marks strong first half 2014 for ADNEC

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) announced that it has recorded a significant increase in the number of exhibitions it has held in the year to date, compared with the same period last year. The region’s leading exhibition and conference venue hosted 28 exhibitions in the six months to the end of June 2014, up 56 percent from 18 exhibitions last year. One of the most successful new events hosted by ADNEC over the last six months was the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture. Held in Abu Dhabi for the first time, the forum successfully showcased game-changing innovations in sustainable agriculture and attracted 3,000 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. 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. (ank)

Quelle: Oct 1, 2014 [m+a UFI Newsletter]