An organiser ’ s view
Event organiser dmg events ’ president , Chris Hudson , offers his thoughts on doing business in Abu Dhabi : Time and again , Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre ( ADNEC ) proves its value as a prime business destination . It is an outward-facing market , eager to engage with the world . As an international exhibitions and data business headquartered in the UAE , we depend on Abu Dhabi ’ s role as a global hub . It is an East-West , North-South bridge to all markets : not only to its sister emirate of Dubai but also growth markets in Africa , the Middle East and Asia .
Ease of access to and from the emirate , facilitated by good flight connections , translates into keen international audiences and sustained – and growing – footfall for our events . This , in turn , helps our exhibiting partners and visitors boost their global networks , meet and share knowledge , and facilitate billions of dollars ’ worth of business on the ground . Over the years , Abu Dhabi has played host to our portfolio of leading exhibition brands across sectors : from established flagship events such as ADIPEC – the world ’ s most influential gathering for the global
energy industry attracting 150,000 attendees – to new exhibitions and conferences such as the World Utilities Congress , inaugurated last year to chart the future of power generation and water .
It is a testament to Abu Dhabi , ADNEC and the UAE ’ s value as a global hub that we have been able to expand our operations to Saudi Arabia , Singapore , Canada , South Africa , Egypt and the UK , and achieve impressive growth in both emerging and mature markets .
On the ground , it is easy to see why Abu Dhabi is so good for doing business . It is a vibrant , modern and engaging place .
The emirate is built to welcome global visitors , especially those attending events on a tight schedule . Its transport infrastructure is world class , and it is well served by hotels and resorts .
Mirroring the international makeup of Abu Dhabi ’ s economy , having English as the most widely spoken language is a major attraction for our visitors and delegates .
Recently , we have been particularly impressed by the emirate ’ s swift and efficient response to the pandemic .
For a people-driven business such as ours , being able to return to in-person events safely and securely has been nothing short of essential . We look forward to deepening our partnership with Abu Dhabi in the future .
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