Led by Mohamed bin Zayed, the UAE consolidates its position as the capital of the business tourism sector

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, has attached great importance to the tourism sector, especially business tourism, as it is an integral part of his vision to promote sustainable development through economic diversification, develop national industries and vital sectors, and invest in developing the knowledge and expertise of national cadres and competencies. In all areas.

His Highness’ interest in the business tourism sector and his keenness to develop it was evident through his sponsorship of many exhibitions specialized in future industries, which contributed to supporting and increasing strategic investments in the field of advanced and innovative technologies and the adoption of the techniques of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, thus enhancing the country’s position as a leading global center for innovation and technology.

The insightful future vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, "may God protect him", established the UAE's position as the capital of the business tourism sector in the region, and achieved distinguished results and important achievements that had positive effects on all levels and various sectors. It contributed to achieving direct economic and social contributions. The ADNEC Center has contributed to achieving direct and indirect revenues that exceeded a total value of 39.7 billion dirhams by receiving more than 20 million visitors since 2005 and hosting more than 3900 events over 15 years, which contributed These events enhance the position of Abu Dhabi and ADNEC, one of the most prominent and influential international players in shaping the future of the exhibition and conference sector.

In line with His Highness’ vision, specialized exhibitions and conferences contributed to the transfer and localization of advanced knowledge in the country, and it became a mainstay that contributed to the establishment and launch of a large number of local industries and projects that turned global, in a number of vital sectors identified by the country’s strategic plans, the most prominent of which are: renewable energy The defense and military industries, health, environment, energy, transportation, heavy industries, advanced technology and many more, as these national projects have proven their ability to compete at the regional and international levels to form success stories that the world is proud of and an important tributary to the national economy.

Within the framework of His Highness the President’s future and ambitious vision for the business tourism sector, His Highness supported the establishment of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center “ADNEC” in line with the Abu Dhabi plan and in line with the vision of the Emirates to form a platform for communication and stimulate business growth and development of all vital sectors of strategic importance to the country by hosting Various events, major exhibitions and conferences around the world, which will contribute to promoting the transfer and localization of knowledge, providing national competencies with global expertise, and supporting the development process of vital industries and sectors in support of the UAE Centennial 2071 vision, which aims to make the UAE the best country in the world at all levels


His Highness contributed to the consolidation of Abu Dhabi's position as the capital of the business and leisure tourism sectors by attracting business and leisure tourism and promoting the capital's tourism and cultural components to create a positive economic and social impact and a tangible return on the emirate and the country as a whole.

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its group of subsidiaries, said: “His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, believes in the role of the business tourism sector in achieving these strategic goals and providing job opportunities for citizens.” Stimulating entrepreneurship and establishing small and medium enterprises, which supports the national economy as a vital source of GDP and an active contributor to supporting a large number of other economic sectors, most notably the leisure tourism, aviation, hotels, transport, museums, and other support sectors.

Al Dhaheri added: Specialized international exhibitions played an important and major role in supporting the national industries system in various sectors by providing an ideal platform for strategic and fruitful partnerships with major international and regional specialized companies, in addition to their contribution to enhancing the competitiveness of these industries, and enabling them by displaying their products. And highlighting its quality and development, which contributed to opening new horizons for local companies to market their products and innovations in regional and global markets alike.

Al Dhaheri said that today, thanks to the vision of His Highness and the aspirations of the wise leadership, ADNEC has become one of the largest contributors to advancing the reality and future of the leisure and business tourism sectors at the regional and international levels, with its capabilities, components, advanced infrastructure, distinguished national competencies, and a platform to stimulate innovation, enhance intellectual leadership and spread Knowledge and optimal employment of the environment conducive to investment in the non-oil sectors, which are a basic pillar in the various future government plans and programs to advance the process of sustainable development and create a better future for future generations.

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