Abu Dhabi:ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi has been awarded the title of the Middle East's Best MICE Event Venue 2026 at the prestigious World MICE Awards. The award highlights the Centre's leadership in organizing meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, solidifying its reputation as a top event destination globally.
According to Wam, this recognition marks another achievement in a series of regional and international accolades for ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The award underscores the Centre's commitment to delivering high-quality event experiences, operational excellence, and innovative venue solutions.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, emphasized that the award reflects the Centre's role as a platform for industry leaders and decision-makers to form partnerships and create sustainable economic impacts. He highlighted ADNEC Group's influence in promoting the growth of the business and leisure tourism sectors both regionally and internationally.
Spanning 153,678 square meters, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is recognized as the largest events centre in the Middle East and North Africa. Its facilities, which include flexible exhibition halls and integrated hospitality services, enable it to host major international exhibitions, congresses, and conferences.
The Centre has been instrumental in attracting international events to Abu Dhabi, contributing significantly to the emirate's economy. In 2025 alone, ADNEC Group generated AED 9.2 billion in economic impact and facilitated 2.17 million hotel room nights through its tourism activities.
Earlier in 2026, the Centre received five global titles at the Eventex Awards, including World's Best Convention Centre and World's Best Exhibition Venue. It was also acknowledged for the Best Sustainability Initiative at the Middle East Events Awards and named Best Venue in the world at the C and IT Awards in 2025.
With its latest accolade, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its international competitiveness and supporting Abu Dhabi's goal to become a premier global destination for business events.