ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center wins five international awards in… "Eventex 2026"

ABU DHABI, 28th May / WAM / ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center has won five international awards within “Eventex 2026”, which is one of the most prominent and famous awards specialized in the sector of events, exhibitions, conferences and marketing experiences around the world, in a new achievement that reflects its leading position on the map of the exhibitions, conferences and major events industry, confirming the leadership of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as an international destination for hosting specialized events and exhibitions.

The five awards that ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi won in the “Eventex 2026” global awards classification included the “Best Sustainable Events Center in the World” award, in recognition of its pioneering efforts in the field of sustainability and operating its facilities entirely using clean energy, the “Best Exhibition Center” award, the “Best Wedding Destination” award, the “Best Sports Events Destination” award, and the “Best Convention Center” award.

These awards reflect the exceptional diversity of ADNEC Abu Dhabi’s capabilities and its global excellence in hosting and managing various types of events, from major exhibitions and conferences to sporting events and weddings, in accordance with the highest international standards in operation, sustainability and customer experience.

Eventex 2026, which is classified as the most prominent international awards specialized in the events and experiential marketing sector, revealed the winners of its 16th session, after an exceptional edition that witnessed a record participation of 1,405 entries from 58 countries around the world.

The EVENTEX 2026 Awards jury includes 251 experts and specialists from 43 countries, representing an elite group of the most prominent leaders in the events and experiential marketing sector worldwide, including heads of agencies, professional associations, and convention and visitors bureaus, in addition to creative leaders and specialized journalists.

The committee includes representatives of prestigious international institutions and brands such as FIFA, the Financial Times, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Salesforce, and Siemens, while this year’s session included 14 members of the jury to supervise the evaluation process and ensure the application of the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

The awards cover a wide range of categories that honor excellence and innovation in various aspects of the events industry, including events, brand experiences, marketing, communication and strategy, agencies and teams, destinations and event sites, event technology, and event production, which reflects the global standing of these awards and the importance of the achievements achieved by ADNEC Abu Dhabi by winning five global awards in the 2026 edition.

The criteria for evaluating participating entities include: creativity and innovation, to measure the extent to which the participating ideas are innovative and distinct and demonstrate their ability to present new concepts; and planning and implementation, to evaluate the quality of event organization, operating strategy and efficiency of event implementation; In addition to effectiveness and results, which measure the tangible impact of the event based on specific data and statistics, including the extent of reaching the audience and achieving the desired goals.

On this occasion, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “These awards embody the strategic position of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination for international exhibitions, conferences and meetings. This global achievement also reflects the exceptional role of ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center in hosting and making the most important and successful major events in the world a clear indication of the great confidence placed by our partners and clients, both institutions and individuals, in organizing large and diverse events, thanks to ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center’s advanced facilities and infrastructure.” At a global level, stressing that the center contributes directly to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for business, innovation, growth and expansion, by supporting various sectors around the world.

Al Dhaheri added: “At ADNEC Group, we see this global recognition as a great responsibility to continue our commitment to providing exceptional experiences to our partners in the exhibitions, conferences and business tourism sector, explaining that the group continues to implement its ambitious strategies to achieve its goals aimed at promoting diversification within its core sectors, and accelerating the pace of growth and expansion into new markets and sectors, in a way that supports the objectives of Abu Dhabi’s economic vision, and enhances the group’s contribution to driving sustainable growth of the emirate’s economy.

Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Chief Commercial Officer at ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center, said: “This global achievement embodies the strong presence of ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center within the exhibitions, conferences and events sector globally. It also reflects the excellence, innovation and leadership that the ADNEC Group continues to consolidate through its advanced facilities and integrated services in accordance with the highest international standards.”

He added that this position was achieved by ADNEC Abu Dhabi thanks to the clear strategic vision to provide the best standards in the world in the field of organizing events, in addition to the enormous capabilities that professional operations and operating teams work on according to a methodology that uses the latest methods of event management.

The ADNEC Group is considered one of the most diversified groups in the UAE, as it manages an integrated business portfolio that includes exhibition and conference centres, organizing events, hotels, hospitality, services, tourism, and media, in addition to developing and managing international strategic assets.

The group operates four major centers, led by the ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center, which is the largest events center in the Middle East and North Africa, in addition to the ADNEC Al Ain Center, the “Excel London” Center in the United Kingdom, and the Business Design Center. It is also distinguished by its ability to provide world-class services and facilities that support the hosting of many simultaneous events, which reflects the advanced operational capabilities and modern infrastructure it enjoys.

The ADNEC Group continues to consolidate its global position by expanding into new strategic sectors and enhancing its contribution to the development of the business and leisure tourism sector in Abu Dhabi, in line with the emirate’s position as a global destination for exhibitions, conferences, tourism and culture.

It is worth noting that the “Eventex 2026” awards were launched in the year 2009, and aim to honor excellence, creativity and innovation in the events industry, customer experiences and marketing. It annually attracts entries from major companies, institutions, exhibition centers and international destinations. The award categories include multiple sectors, the most prominent of which are: Exhibition and conference centres, sports and entertainment events, sustainability in events, visitor and customer experiences, organizing conferences and exhibitions, innovation in the events industry, tourism destinations, and wedding destinations.

“Eventex” enjoys a prestigious international position because its evaluation is based on an international jury that includes experts and specialists in the events industry, marketing, communication, and visitor experiences from various countries of the world.

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