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Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Abu Dhabi Maritime Announces Third Edition of Maritime Awards with Seven New Categories
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre, an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), is delighted to announce the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards, to take place during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show on 20 November 2025. The Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards aim to set benchmarks for excellence in marina management and operations throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) and to highlight their exceptional work. Submissions are now open to all licensed marina owners or operators throughout the MENAT region. Returning to the third edition are the five categories recognising exceptional performance by marinas in 'Customer Experience,' 'Employer Excellence,' 'Health & Safety,' 'Innovation,' and 'Sustainability.' The 'Outstanding Marina' award goes to the marina that has shown distinction across all five dimensions. New this year are six project and individual-based award categories to supplement the Awards' six existing accolades for marina organisations. A seventh new category, 'Outstanding Emerging Marina,' will become the programme's second top honour. Designed specifically for small and medium enterprises, it has the same criteria as the 'Outstanding Marina' category but is limited to marinas with 200 or fewer berths. 'Outstanding Marina' and 'Outstanding Emerging Marina' award applicants are automatically considered for the five organisational sub-categories. However, to ensure equitable opportunity for all participating marinas, winners of the top two honours will be excluded from wins in additional organisation-based categories. Three new project-based categories will reward the most impactful marina 'Sustainability Project,' 'Innovation Project,' and 'Wellbeing Project.' These awards give marinas a chance to showcase a single standout programme or initiative. These categories are designed to recognise targeted efforts with demonstrated success, rather than organisation-wide approaches. The three new individual categories will celebrate the people making a difference in the regional marina industry. With the 'Outstanding Leader Award,' 'Outstanding Service Hero Award,' and 'Rising Star Award,' the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards aim to acknowledge the managers and workers who inspire their colleagues, customers, and communities. Finally, the returning 'Most Popular Marina' recognition will also feature in the programme's 2025 edition. Later this year, members of the public will be invited to cast their votes for their favourite marina through a tamper-resistant online portal. More information on the awards programme, criteria, and application and assessment processes is available on the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards website and through its applicant portal. Follow AD Maritime Awards on:
Al Etihad
08-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), Abu Dhabi Maritime launches 3rd Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards
8 July 2025 17:13 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), Abu Dhabi Maritime has launched the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards, to take place during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show on 20 November Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards aim to set benchmarks for excellence in marina management and operations throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) and to highlight their exceptional work. Submissions are now open to all licensed marina owners or operators throughout the MENAT Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), said: "The launch of the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards represents a significant milestone in our efforts to establish an integrated framework that enhances marina operations and encourages the adoption of best practices across this vital sector. Through this collaboration, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that align with Abu Dhabi's urban development and economic diversification goals, while advancing the quality of maritime services in line with the emirate's vision for a modern and sustainable infrastructure. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with partners to further elevate the maritime sector."Capt Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD Ports Group, said: 'We had a tremendous response to the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards last year, with triple the number of submissions we received in the programme's first edition. With this expansion to 13 total awards categories and one special recognition, we hope to bring even more global attention to the exciting work and ideas across the regional marina industry. We look forward to seeing participating marinas' achievements this year and to sharing them with the world.'Returning to the third edition are the five categories recognising exceptional performance by marinas in Customer Experience, Employer Excellence, Health & Safety, Innovation, and Sustainability. The Outstanding Marina award goes to the marina that has shown distinction across all five this year are six project and individual-based award categories to supplement the awards' six existing accolades for marina organisations.A seventh new category, Outstanding Emerging Marina, will become the programme's second top honour. Designed specifically for small and medium enterprises, it has the same criteria as the Outstanding Marina category but is limited to marinas with 200 or fewer Marina and Outstanding Emerging Marina award applicants are automatically considered for the five organisational sub-categories. However, to ensure equitable opportunity for all participating marinas, winners of the top two honours will be excluded from wins in additional organisation-based new project-based categories will reward the most impactful marina Sustainability Project, Innovation Project, and Wellbeing Project. These awards give marinas a chance to showcase a single standout programme or initiative. These categories are designed to recognise targeted efforts with demonstrated success, rather than organisation-wide three new individual categories will celebrate the people making a difference in the regional marina industry. With the Outstanding Leader Award, Outstanding Service Hero Award, and Rising Star Award, the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards aim to acknowledge the managers and workers who inspire their colleagues, customers, and the returning Most Popular Marina recognition will also feature in the programme's 2025 edition. Later this year, members of the public will be invited to cast their votes for their favourite marina through a tamper-resistant online portal. For more information on the awards programme, criteria, and application and assessment processes, visit:
Arabian Business
17-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
ADNEC Group boosts UAE economy with a record AED8.5bn in 2024
ADNEC Group said it contributed AED8.5 billion ($2.31 billion) to the UAE economy in 2024, surpassing its AED7.4 billion contribution in the previous year. The year also saw ADNEC Group successfully acquiring Royal Catering and the Business Design Centre in London, expanding its portfolio of venues to four and strengthening its market presence. . @ADNECGroup, a Modon Company, contributed AED8.5 billion to the UAE economy in 2024, its highest economic impact to date, surpassing the AED7.4 billion achieved in 2023, reinforcing its position as a global leader in the events, hospitality, media and tourism industries. — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 14, 2025 These achievements underscore the Group's commitment to fostering talent and delivering exceptional results across its key business segments, the company said. ADNEC Group's economic impact '2024 has been a landmark year for ADNEC Group, marked by exceptional achievements across all sectors of our business,' said Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group. 'The 2024 results also reflect ADNEC's unwavering dedication to delivering significant value to our key shareholders and partners in both the government and private sectors,' he said. ADNEC said its venues, including ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, ADNEC Centre Al Ain and ExCeL London, hosted more than 1,000 events in 2024, welcoming over 5.4 million visitors, the highest number in its history. ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi hosted the largest and most successful editions of flagship events such as the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), Global Food Week, and Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). Capital Events, the event organising arm of ADNEC Group, facilitated more than AED10 billion in deals at eight of its events, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in event management. ADNEC Hotels welcomed a record-breaking 1.53 million guests, while Capital Catering, the group's food & beverage cluster, delivered 40 million meals across 45 locations and catered for 2,200 weddings and events, including the largest corporate Iftar at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi for 8,000 guests, the Group said. The Group said it remains committed to advancing Abu Dhabi's vision for economic diversification and sustainable development in 2025 as well by pursuing new business opportunities across its core sectors.
Zawya
17-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Adnec Group adds record $2.3bln to UAE economy in 2024
Adnec Group, a company which owns and operates the region's largest expo venue - Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi - has announced that it has delivered the highest economic impact in its history, contributing AED8.5 billion ($2.3 billion) to the UAE economy. This even surpassed the previous year's figure of AED7.4 billion, thus highlighting the group's growing role in driving economic growth and supporting the UAE's strategic objective of building a diversified, knowledge-based economy, said Adnec Group in a statement. The year also saw Adnec Group successfully acquire Royal Catering and the Business Design Centre in London, UK, expanding its portfolio of venues to four and strengthening its market presence. These achievements underscore Adnec Group's commitment to fostering talent and delivering exceptional results across its key business segments, it stated. Managing Director and Group CEO Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri said: "2024 has been a landmark year for Adnec Group, marked by exceptional achievements across all sectors of our business. These milestones are a direct result of the sustained support of our wise leadership, whose guidance enables us to continue contributing to Abu Dhabi's economic growth and global prominence." "Sustainability remained a key focus, with Adnec winning the Sheikh Hamdan Environmental Award," he stated. The Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi also became the first Mice venue in the Middle East to be powered by clean energy from the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), setting a new standard for environmental leadership in the region. The launch of TerraTile, an innovative sustainable flooring product made from exhibition waste, demonstrated the group's dedication to advancing sustainability in the events industry, it added. Adnec Group's venues including Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi, Adnec Centre Al Ain and ExCeL London hosted more than 1,000 events in 2024, welcoming over 5.4 million visitors, the highest number in its history. Among the year's highlights were the completion of the ExCeL London expansion, which saw the venue reach 270,000 sq m. Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi hosted the largest and most successful editions of flagship events such as the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), Global Food Week, and Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). Capital Events, the event organising arm of Adnec Group, facilitated more than AED10 billion in deals at eight of its events, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in event management. Adnec Hotels welcomed a record-breaking 1,531,000 guests, while Capital Catering, the group's Food & Beverage cluster, delivered 40 million meals across 45 locations and catered for 2,200 weddings and events, including the largest corporate Iftar at Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi for 8,000 guests, said the statement. Capital 360 Event Experiences achieved its most successful year, driven by regional expansion and key project wins, including ventures in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Tourism 365, the tourism arm of Adnec Group, managed 350,000 travellers, generating 250,000 room nights, the highest performance since its establishment. Twofour54, an Adnec Group company, expanded its offerings with the launch of two TV studios at Yas Creative Hub. "Our 2024 results also reflect Adnec's unwavering dedication to delivering significant value to our key shareholders and partners in both the government and private sectors, as well as the hard work and commitment of our team to innovation, sustainability and excellence," he stated. "As we look to the future, we remain focused on driving positive impact locally and globally, in alignment with the UAE's vision for economic diversification and sustainable development," he added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
16-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Adnec Group adds record $2.3bn to UAE economy in 2024
Adnec Group, a company which owns and operates the region's largest expo venue - Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi - has announced that it has delivered the highest economic impact in its history, contributing AED8.5 billion ($2.3 billion) to the UAE economy. This even surpassed the previous year's figure of AED7.4 billion, thus highlighting the group's growing role in driving economic growth and supporting the UAE's strategic objective of building a diversified, knowledge-based economy, said Adnec Group in a statement. The year also saw Adnec Group successfully acquire Royal Catering and the Business Design Centre in London, UK, expanding its portfolio of venues to four and strengthening its market presence. These achievements underscore Adnec Group's commitment to fostering talent and delivering exceptional results across its key business segments, it stated. Managing Director and Group CEO Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri said: "2024 has been a landmark year for Adnec Group, marked by exceptional achievements across all sectors of our business. These milestones are a direct result of the sustained support of our wise leadership, whose guidance enables us to continue contributing to Abu Dhabi's economic growth and global prominence." "Sustainability remained a key focus, with Adnec winning the Sheikh Hamdan Environmental Award," he stated. The Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi also became the first Mice venue in the Middle East to be powered by clean energy from the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), setting a new standard for environmental leadership in the region. The launch of TerraTile, an innovative sustainable flooring product made from exhibition waste, demonstrated the group's dedication to advancing sustainability in the events industry, it added. Adnec Group's venues including Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi, Adnec Centre Al Ain and ExCeL London hosted more than 1,000 events in 2024, welcoming over 5.4 million visitors, the highest number in its history. Among the year's highlights were the completion of the ExCeL London expansion, which saw the venue reach 270,000 sq m. Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi hosted the largest and most successful editions of flagship events such as the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), Global Food Week, and Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). Capital Events, the event organising arm of Adnec Group, facilitated more than AED10 billion in deals at eight of its events, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in event management. Adnec Hotels welcomed a record-breaking 1,531,000 guests, while Capital Catering, the group's Food & Beverage cluster, delivered 40 million meals across 45 locations and catered for 2,200 weddings and events, including the largest corporate Iftar at Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi for 8,000 guests, said the statement. Capital 360 Event Experiences achieved its most successful year, driven by regional expansion and key project wins, including ventures in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Tourism 365, the tourism arm of Adnec Group, managed 350,000 travellers, generating 250,000 room nights, the highest performance since its establishment. Twofour54, an Adnec Group company, expanded its offerings with the launch of two TV studios at Yas Creative Hub. "Our 2024 results also reflect Adnec's unwavering dedication to delivering significant value to our key shareholders and partners in both the government and private sectors, as well as the hard work and commitment of our team to innovation, sustainability and excellence," he stated.
