Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Gulf News

Al Ain A new event hall was opened yesterday at the Celebrations Hall in Al Khabisi district, giving the venue more space and facility along with a new identity as a convention centre.

The centre is fully equipped to host future events such as exhibitions, concerts, and social and corporate events. The development is still in the first phase of the project that will have additional modern facilities.

Shaikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, yesterday unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the opening of the first phase of the project on the side lines of the 3rd Al Ain Education and Career Fair.

The ceremony was also be attended by Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Shaikh Hazza Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Undersecretary of the Dewan of the Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Daheri, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec), and other senior officials.

The project will boost the available event space at the Convention Hall to more than 20,000 square metres, including the brand new 6,000 square metre Al Khabisi Hall 2, and an 8,125 square metre outdoor event area. The Adnec officials emphasised the company’s intention to develop Al Ain Convention Centre into a landmark project that would draw an expanded range of events to Al Ain.

On the outside, the development also includes a shaded colonnade, dancing areas, extensive landscaping with water features, and 256 car parking spaces.

By Aftab Kazmi?Bureau Chief

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