Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi
Established in 1996, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is committed to protecting and enhancing air quality, groundwater as well as the biodiversity of our desert and marine ecosystem. By partnering with other government entities, the private sector, NGOs and global environmental agencies, EAD embrace international best practice, innovation and hard work to institute effective policy measures. It seeks to raise environmental awareness, facilitate sustainable development and ensure environmental issues remain one of the top priorities of our national agenda. Since 2008, EAD has been awarded ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001 for Environment, ISO18001 for Health and Safety and ISO 22301 for Business Continuity Management System.
International Fund for Houbara Conversation
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) is a non-profit organisation supported by the Government of Abu Dhabi. It is one of the world's largest species conservation projects, overseeing an international network of specialised Houbara breeding centres to support and increase wild populations of the bird in its natural habitats across entire species range. Abu Dhabi’s Houbara programme started in the 1970s. The decline in numbers of the birds in the wild was recognised by the UAE’s then President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who initiated a project based on a vision for conservation, underpinned by principles, which remain at the heart of the programme today.
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC)
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is made up of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Al Ain Convention Centre, ExCeL London, Capital Gate, Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Hotel, Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel, Aloft London ExCeL Hotel, IDEX LLC, Capital Hospitality, and ADNEC Services.
ADNEC supports the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 through delivering significant direct and indirect impact on the Abu Dhabi economy to help the Emirate achieve its long-term goals of economic growth and diversification. Towards this priority, it provides world class facilities and high-quality venue services for renowned national and international exhibitions and conferences. Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Al Ain Convention Centre hosted over 500 events and welcomed over 2 million visitors in 2018.
ADNEC also organises the highly successful International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX), the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX), Simulation Exhibition and Conference (SimTEX), Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) and SIAL ME.
Since its inception in 2005, ADNEC has delivered significant direct and indirect impact on the Abu Dhabi economy valued at AED32 billion. In 2018 alone, the company supported the creation of over 20,000 job opportunities in related sectors and helped generate 473,454 guest nights for the hospitality sector in the emirate.