The United Arab Emirates is a country in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman. The UAE consists of seven emirates and was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation, after UK armed forces left the region. Six of the seven emirates declared their union on 2 December 1971. The seventh, Ras al Khaimah, joined the federation on 10 February 1972. The seven sheikdoms were formerly known as the Trucial States, in reference to the truce treaties established with the British in the 19th century.
ExCeL London is an international exhibition and convention centre in the Custom House area of Newham, East London. The facility is situated on a 100-acre (0.40 km2) site on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, located between Canary Wharf and London City Airport.
Saadiyat Island is a natural island and a tourism-cultural environmentally friendly project for Emirati heritage and culture that is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The project is located in a large, low-lying island, 500 metres (1,600 ft) off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. A mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project is currently under construction on the island. When completed, Saadiyat Island is expected to become Abu Dhabi's cultural centre, mostly for the Island's Cultural District that is expected to include eight museums.
ADNEC Group is a company which owns and operates the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the largest exhibition venue in the Middle East. It is an international venue development and business management company, overseeing the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, ExCeL London, the ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Capital Gate, Aloft Abu Dhabi, Aloft London ExCeL, DoubleTree By Hilton London ExCel, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Abu Dhabi Resort, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Tourism 365, Capital Events, Capital Hospitality and ADNEC Services.
The International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) is a biennial arms and defence technology sales exhibition. The exhibition is the largest defence exhibition and conference in the Middle East and takes place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows it to use the Louvre's name until 2047, and has been described by the Louvre as "France's largest cultural project abroad." This strategic collaboration seeks to associate well-known brand names with new museums and cultural initiatives, positioning the destination as a global hub for culture and prestige. It is approximately 24,000 square metres (260,000 sq ft) in size, with 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) of galleries, making it the largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula. Artworks from around the world are showcased at the museum, with stated intent to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western art. Louvre Abu Dhabi located in a place which is at the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, which is rapidly evolving into a leading destination for art, history and culture.
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a planned art museum, to be located in Saadiyat Island cultural district in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Upon completion, it is planned to be the largest of the Guggenheim museums. Architect Frank Gehry designed the building. After announcing the museum project in 2006, work on the site began in 2011 but was soon suspended. A series of construction delays followed; the museum is expected to be completed in 2025.
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.
The International Tennis Centre, also known as Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex, is a sports arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is an annual book fair held in Abu Dhabi. It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural organisations and press can meet, exchange ideas and identify business opportunities. Since 2007 it has been organised by KITAB, a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Cityscape Abu Dhabi is a real estate event, taking place in Abu Dhabi every year since 2007. It include real estate exhibition, seminars and conferences, and is attended by real estate developers, investors, government representatives, consultants and architects. It is organised by Informa Exhibitions. Sister events of Cityscape Abu Dhabi are Cityscape Global, Cityscape Egypt, Cityscape Riyadh, Cityscape Jeddah, Cityscape Qatar, Latin America and Cityscape Asia.
Expo Centre Sharjah is an exhibition and convention centre, located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is the exhibition wing of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).
The National Library And Archives (NLA) is a leading research and archival institution based in Abu Dhabi charged with preserving and documenting the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region in general. The NLA was established in 1968 by Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, first President of the UAE, under the name of Center for Documentation and Research (CDR). Forty years later, the late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Law No. (7) for 2008 designating the Center as the official National Archives of the UAE, under the name National Center for Documentation and Research (NCDR). The law specifies the NCDR jurisdiction to collect, preserve and archive documents to promote cultural and historical awareness and provide researchers access to the valuable materials held by the Center. In 2014, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the federal law no. (1) of 2014, changing the name to National Archives.
The Abu Dhabi Motor Show is a biennial show held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is organized by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by companies like Al Hilal Bank and Yas Marina Circuit, in association with Emirates Auction and the Ministry of Interior Abu Dhabi. With over 42 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees from all over the world in 2010, and an approximately 93% good to excellent rating from exhibitors in 2008, the Motor Show is expanding by every year due to a reported increase in the number of exhibitors, as well as attendees by the year.
The Bride Show is the leading annual wedding event in the Middle East, comprising The Bride Show Abu Dhabi and The Bride Show Dubai. More than 300 exhibitors participate in the show annually. The main exhibitors are fashion designers, hairstylists, cosmetologists and wedding planners. Other exhibitors are bridal fashion boutique, bakeries, banking, beauty, florists, fashion accessories, media, photographic studio, events & weddings management firms, gowns as well as wedding dress designers and skin care products. It was organised by Informa Middle East.
Abu Dhabi Medical Congress, popularly known as Abu Dhabi Med, is a medical healthcare exhibition and conference held annually at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the only event in the world that brings Emergency services, Patient Safety, Primary Healthcare and Rehabilitation businesses, organizations and professionals together under-one-roof for scientific and commercial exchange. During the event, international and local companies to showcase their latest products and innovations within the Emergency, Primary Healthcare, Patient Safety, Rehabilitation and Dentistry sectors. The Congress also serves as a platform for scientific exchange via the accompanying multi-track conference programme dedicated to these healthcare areas. It is organised by Informa Exhibitions which also organises Arab Health. The Abu Dhabi Medical Congress is the fastest growing event of its kind.
INTERMAT Middle East is an annual international trade show for the construction and materials industries. It is currently held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) where the last show was held in October 2012. The next show is scheduled for January 14–16, 2014.
The Dubai World Game Expo (DWGE) is a multigenre convention held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the month of November. The DWGE showcases game and app developers, game publishers, game distributors, retailers, and other businesses related to interactive entertainment. The DWGE is the largest event for video games and digital entertainment industry in the Middle East & North African (MENA) region. The Expo predates the more well-known "Comic Con" event which had its first Middle East Film and Comic Con in 2012. The DWGE is held in order to introduce a wide variety of video games, online games, mobile games, edutainment & infotainment software, game related hardware, and next-generation platforms to the public and potential investors. Special events, game competition, presentation, and workshops will also be held during the show.
Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri is an Emirati businessman and former government official who has been serving as the inaugural and incumbent chairman of Abu Dhabi University since 2003. He had also been the managing director of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Al Dhaheri is Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2021.
Events in the year 2022 in the United Arab Emirates.
