Abu Dhabi, May 7th, 2012 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) added a new accolade to its long list of achievements since inception in 2007, as it was named Best Purpose Built Venue at the Middle East Events Awards ceremony last week.

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer said: "The Centre attracts strategically important events to Abu Dhabi and helps fuel the growth of some of our most important industries. Winning prestigious industry awards like this is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the whole ADNEC team." ADNEC has a clear strategy to ensure continued development of the services, facilities and support offered to event planners helping them organise quality venues and conferences.

Al Dhaheri said: "Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre is one of the most advanced, flexible and well-planned venues worldwide. The quality and flexibility of the facilities and services we offer to events organisers today is second to none and helps us attract new events and win this award. We are wholly committed to helping our customers make their events successful.

"ADNECs strategy is to promote Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre as a global centre for quality, with a focus on offering the best to events in all fields and sectors." ADNECs marketing department is focused on raising the profile of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre as a leading venue in the region. Committed to developing and supporting event planners and partners, ADNEC contributes to the firm positioning of Abu Dhabi on the map of the regional and international events industry.

"This is yet another fantastic achievement for all ADNEC employees. It is of particular importance as its honours ADNECs strategic role in leading the development of the exhibitions and conference industry in Abu Dhabi," added Al Dhaheri.

The successful hosting of the World Ophthalmology Congress, attracting more that 10,000 experts and participants from around the world, is one of the best examples of the quality of service offered by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. ADNEC intends to continue to bid for major exhibitions, conferences and forums.

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre combines the latest technology and flexible event space with innovative services and support for its partners. Boasting 73,000sqm of interconnected and flexible event floor space and 60,000sqm of outdoor space, including a marina, the venue can accommodate every type of events.

The award was received by Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of ADNEC, during a prestigious gala ceremony and dinner. He was joined at the event by Khaled Al Hashimi, Chief Operating Officer of ADNEC, Salah Al Marzouqi, Director of IDEX, and Christina Anthony, Sales Director / Exhibitions of ADNEC.

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.