dmg world media today announced that it has acquired the rights to produce ADIPEC, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, one of the world’s largest oil and gas exhibitions with more than 1,200 companies represented. ADIPEC will take place as scheduled from November 5-8, 2006, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
His Excellency, Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company stated: “We believe that this new business relationship with dmg world media reflects the strong position which Abu Dhabi holds as a modern, professional hub for international exhibitions and events. We are certain that dmg world media’s involvement will contribute to the rapid development of ADIPEC and will enhance the reputation of the exhibition and event industry in the region”.
“We are pleased to welcome ADIPEC, a well-established and respected name in its own right, to the dmg world media oil and gas portfolio,” says Mark Alcock, Deputy CEO, dmg world media. “We plan to capitalise on the obvious synergy between ADIPEC and our existing events – Gastech, the Global Petroleum Show and GO-EXPO – to better serve the oil and gas industry through a global exhibition and conference programme. We have also set our sights on building on the solid foundation of ADIPEC and creating the world’s largest oil and gas event in Abu Dhabi. ”
ADIPEC 2006 is the 12th edition of the event which was previously run by ADNEC, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company. ADNEC is currently in the process of developing an ultra-modern exhibition centre that will feature 57,000 sq metres of hall space, a 21,000 sq metre concourse, as well as conference and banqueting facilities for 1,200 people. Construction is underway and the main facilities are on schedule to be completed and operational by ADIPEC 2008.
“Our plan is to increase the size of ADIPEC by 2008 to fill the new centre and then create a new gas event there in 2009 as we believe that Abu Dhabi is unquestionably the leading location for this event,” commented Alcock. “We are pleased to be one of the founding partners supporting the new exhibition centre in Abu Dhabi and our plan is to develop further events in other markets in Abu Dhabi.”
“In our opinion, dmg world media is one of the most successful exhibition and conference organisers and therefore the best international company to manage and develop this important sector in Abu Dhabi,” stated Simon Horgan, CEO of ADNEC. “This deal is a significant step in ADNEC’s plan to help its customers build their businesses in Abu Dhabi which is emerging as an independent new exhibition market in the Middle East. We are thrilled that dmg world media has also announced their intention to launch a new gas event in 2009.”
dmg world media is already one of the leading exhibition organisers in the Middle East; producing Dubai exhibitions; Big 5 and Index, which are among the largest in the region. The company is actively increasing its range of shows and presence in the Middle East exhibition industry.
ADIPEC 2004 featured 1,225 companies, from 53 countries around the world, truly representing the global oil and gas market. ADIPEC was first launched in 1984 and boasts the valued support of key industry players such as; Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). For more information, please visit www.adipec.com .
An international exhibition and publishing company, dmg world media produces over 300 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs each year and publishes 45 related magazines, newspapers, directories and market reports. dmg world media employs 700 people and maintains a worldwide presence through more than 30 offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia and New Zealand. dmg world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media companies in the United Kingdom. Additional information on dmg world media can be found at www.dmgworldmedia.com
