UAE enhances its stature as capital of business tourism under Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed' leadership

• Published date: 20 May 2022
• Publication title: LETA

Under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE enhances its stature as a capital of business tourism, to achieve sustainable development by supporting economic diversification, developing national industries and vital sectors, and investing in knowledge development and capacity building.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed's keenness to promote business tourism by supporting a wide range of specialist exhibitions in future industries has helped attract strategic investments in advanced technologies and the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The farsighted vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed has strengthened the UAE's position in tourism industry in the region and has led to outstanding outcomes and achievements, benefitting the UAE and Abu Dhabi, in particular.

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) has helped generate direct and indirect proceeds exceeding AED39.7 billion by receiving more than 20 million visitors since 2005 and hosting more than 3,900 events over 15 years, shaping the future of the country's exhibition and conference sector.

In line with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed's vision, specialist exhibitions and conferences have facilitated the transfer and localisation of advanced knowledge in the country, becoming a key foundation for the launch of a wide range of local...