Abu Dhabi wins hosting of the International Aquariums Conference 2030

ABU DHABI, 31st December / WAM / Abu Dhabi has won the hosting of the International Aquariums Conference 2030, strengthening its position as a global destination for business tourism, meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau in the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, submitted the hosting bid during the International Aquarium Conference 2024 in Mexico, obtaining the rights to host the event scheduled to be held during October or November 2030 in the capital, Abu Dhabi, for the first time at the level of… Middle East region.

The selection of the file came in appreciation of the distinguished features of the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium, which opened in 2021, in terms of innovative modern display technologies, its programs to save wildlife, and its projects to preserve the environment, in addition to the integrated educational experiences it provides.

The International Aquarium Conference has been held every three years since its launch in 1960, providing a platform for cooperation, knowledge exchange and sharing of experiences and best practices among specialists, researchers and academics in the aquarium sector and marine life science and management.

The organization of this prestigious conference highlights Abu Dhabi, as a global center for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions activities, due to its network of flights connecting it to the world, high-end hospitality facilities, hotels and resorts, and attractive sites, most notably the “National Aquarium Abu Dhabi”, in addition to inspiring cultural and entertainment offers that enrich… Experience of visitors and participating delegations.

Mubarak Al Shamsi, Director of the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, expressed his happiness at hosting the International Aquarium Conference 2030, as an affirmation of the commitment to supporting experts and specialists in various fields, and deepening partnership frameworks with the most prominent organizers of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions activities locally, regionally and internationally.

Al Shamsi said that the office is continuing to achieve its mission aimed at strengthening Abu Dhabi’s leadership on the map of event tourism capitals that contribute to driving growth and enabling the exchange of knowledge and scientific progress.

Paul Robert Hamilton, General Manager of the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, confirmed that, based on his participation in building 13 public aquariums around the world, and his experience of more than 25 years in this field, the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is unique with exceptional features, pointing out that Abu Dhabi It has become a favorite destination for many major international events due to its wonderful tourist attractions and features, modern facilities, and the extensive network of flights that… Own it.

The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau adopts a clear strategic vision that focuses on consolidating cooperative relations with conference organizers and international professional associations, in addition to providing multiple support packages, from consultations in preparing hosting files and planning, to building strategies that ensure increasing the number of attendees and deepening partnerships with the relevant authorities. Events and tourism.

The office gives influencers, leaders and pioneers from various fields the opportunity to join its “Elite Program” initiative, to invest their expertise and employ it in driving the development and prosperity of the business tourism sector in the emirate, and attracting the most important events and conferences, while opening new horizons for growth, and providing bridges for transferring knowledge and building capabilities in the sectors. priority, with support from free zones such as Abu Dhabi Global Market, Twofour 54, and Kizad.

It is noteworthy that the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is an active member of the International Aquarium Network, while the conference focuses on the marine environment and ways to address human activities that affect the global aquatic ecosystems. Hosting the event is in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision to provide bridges for dialogue and embrace ambitious initiatives in the areas of sustainability and conservation. On the environment.

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