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CORPORATE OVERVIEW Strategic Sectors, Global Vision


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Welcome to ADNEC Group ADNEC Group, part of Modon Holding, is renowned for its rich legacy and diverse business operations, stands as a formidable force in global business and leisure tourism. The Group is a leader in managing and developing international strategic assets and contributes to the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

ADNEC Group’s Services cluster includes its subsidiary Capital 360 Event Experiences that provides distinguished event experiences to its clients and stakeholders. The Group also launched Capital Protocol in 2023 that provides a specialised VIP protocol service which is operated by its Service cluster.

ADNEC Group’s diverse business clusters span Venues, Events, F&B, Services, Tourism and Media. The Group operates the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the largest event venue in the MENA region, ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Business Design Centre and ExCeL London in the United Kingdom.

ADNEC Group F&B cluster consists of Capital Catering and Royal Catering Services, which caters to numerous sectors including aviation, healthcare, defence, energy, business and industry, and event venues.

Capital Events, the events management arm of ADNEC Group, is the leading organiser of some of the world’s most iconic events across strategic industry sectors including Defence and Security, Maritime Lifestyle, Media, Food & Beverage and Technology. Through its growing portfolio, Capital Events plays a crucial role in supporting Abu Dhabi to achieve its growth objectives as a global hub for business and leisure tourism.

Tourism 365, the Group’s tourism arm, delivers tailored tourism services and operates Capital Holidays, a fastgrowing tour operator with a global footprint across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and Germany.

Additionally, twofour54, a key player in Abu Dhabi’s sustainable media and film industry, is part of ADNEC Group’s diversified portfolio, further reinforcing its role in advancing the emirate’s creative economy. Recognised internationally for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, ADNEC Group has garnered numerous awards, solidifying its status as a leader in the industry.


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ADNEC Group venues consist of ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Business Design Centre and Excel London. The Group’s four venues host some of the world’s leading events and are multi-award-winning locations offering organisers of exhibitions, conferences and other events outstanding facilities. ADNEC Group is on an ongoing mission to maintain the excellence in the services provided within its venues to encourage more partnerships, reward creativity and pursue excellence in the business tourism sector.

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A world-class venue operator, ADNEC Group owns and operates four multiaward-winning international venues in Abu Dhabi and London.

153,000

Sqm

of event space (indoor & outdoor)

125,000

34,000

Sqm

of event space (indoor & outdoor)

Sqm

of event space (indoor & outdoor)

6,000

Sqm

of event space

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153,000 sqm EVENT SPACE

Location

Size (sqm)

Size (ft2)

Location

Seating capacity

Indoor Areas

89,638 sqm

964,855 ft2

Outdoor Areas

64,040 sqm

689,320 ft2

ICC Abu Dhabi

Up to 6,000

Total

153,678 sqm

1,654,176 ft2

Conference Halls A & B

Over 1,600 combined

21 meeting rooms

Between 20 & 240

Grandstand

5,400

Marina Hall Specifications Ceiling Height

10m (32.81ft)

Total Area

10,000 square metres (107,639 square feet)

Hall 4

3,000

Parking Spaces

700

The Hive

200

Marina Suite 1

28.4sqm - 3.2m (305.7ft - 34.44ft)

Marina Suite 2

55.8sqm - 3.2m (600.56ft - 34.44ft)

Al Ma’ared

1,394

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34,000 sqm EVENT SPACE

Interconnected column-free space, expandable to include link area

Partitionable Halls

7 mid-range conference & meeting rooms

2 event halls, expandable to include link area

+11,000 delegates conference scale

Location

Size (sqm)

Size (ft2)

Indoor Area

12,000 sqm

129,168 ft2

Outdoor Area

14,000 sqm

150,695 ft2

Location

Capacity

Theatre style auditorium

242 delegates

Two conference rooms

More than 60 delegates

Three meeting rooms

234 delegates (flexible set up)

Onsite parking

812 vehicles

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125,000 sqm EVENT SPACE

Event Halls

Platinum Suite

ICC Maritime Suite & Halls

84,328 sqm column free space divided into North and South halls either side of the central Boulevard, the Event Halls are a blank canvas environment for bespoke productions and large-scale events with an overall capacity for up to 68,750 attendees.

A self-contained conference centre ideal for meetings, gala dinners, product launches and award ceremonies. Comprising seven meeting spaces with a capacity for up to 1,100 delegates.

Opened in 2025, which offers an additional 11,521 sqm of column free event space over the ground floor and provides event space for up to 7,000 delegates. These spaces can be divided into 37 individual meeting rooms.

Gallery Rooms

ICC Meeting & Breakout Rooms

The 49 Gallery Meeting rooms, many of which have spectacular views over Royal Victoria Dock, all benefiting from natural daylight, floor to ceiling windows and access to private balconies provide meeting space for 20400 delegates. The South Gallery also benefits from a large lounge and restaurant area.

The Capital Lounge, London Suite and Prince Regent Rooms can be used alongside the conference and events space for smaller meetings and breakout spaces for 10 to 200 delegates.

ICC London

Size (sqm)

Seating capacity

ICC Auditorium

4,603 sqm

Seating for up to 4,200 delegates and overall capacity for 7,000

ICC Capital Hall

4,518 sqm

Banquet for up to 2,700 guests and reception for 5,000 guests

ICC Capital Suite

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17 flexible rooms offer meeting space for up to 2,500

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6,000 sqm EVENT SPACE

Location

Size (sqm)

Size (ft2)

Whole Venue (All Spaces)

6,000 sqm

129,168 ft2

Location

Capacity

Mezzanine

1,500

Gallery Hall & Atrium

650

Auditorium

500

Room A

190

Rooms B - H

60

Executive Centre

90

Whole Venue (All Spaces)

4,500

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Capital Events is a leading organiser of some of the Middle East’s and the world’s flagship exhibitions and conferences. Part of ADNEC Group, and based in the capital of the UAE, Capital Events offers internationally-leading event-organising capabilities and services to clients and exhibitors. As a regional industry leader, Capital Events fosters commercial relationships and cultural exchange to enable future business opportunities, alongside supporting the growth of Abu Dhabi as a global centre for business tourism.

F&B

Defence and Security

Since 1993

Since 2011

Since 2015

Since 2018

Sports

Since 2022

Since 2023

Since 2025

Launched in 2008 Acquired in 2020

Since 2023

Hunting & Equestrian

Launched in 2003 Acquired in 2023

Launched in 2025

Consumer

Manifacturing

Crypto

Since 2018

Since 2025

Since 2024

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The award-winning Capital Catering is an integrated catering solutions provider bringing diverse, scalable and expert catering solutions to the UAE, the region and internationally, while retaining the heritage and traditions of the UAE. Capital Catering owns one of the largest food production facilities in Abu Dhabi with a footprint of 28,000sqm and capacity of more than 150,000 meals per day. Capital Catering+ has a strong track record of delivering elevated menus and culinary experiences for private events and weddings. Its talented chefs, including Emirati cuisine specialists, craft memorable dining experiences to delight your guests. With a strong supply chain, extensive facilities and a fleet of 150+ chilled trucks and light vehicles. Capital Catering can efficiently mobilise any type of contract across the UAE. Royal Catering Services, established in 2003, is a leading provider of private, corporate, and commercial catering, recognised for its high standards and exceptional value. It currently employs over 2,000 staff and serves more than 50,000 meals daily.

Services

Services

Venues + Events • Conference catering

Aviation

Camps

Energy

Education

• Stand catering • Gala dinners • Cocktail receptions • Buffet & plated menus • DDR

Venues & Events

Defence

Business & Industries

Healthcare

• Packed meals • Themed menus

Weddings + VIP

Retail outlets

• Wedding catering

• Restaurants

• Buffet menus

• Coffee shops

• Emirati cuisine

• Food trucks

• Traditional dining

• Pop up concepts

• Customized VIP menus

• Seasonal outlets

• Majlis service

• Vending machines

• Private events & parties

• Partnership with local & international brands

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Capital 360 Event Experiences is an award-winning event management agency delivering unforgettable events, conferences, and exhibitions. They blend innovation, creativity, and precision to captivate audiences and elevate brands. From initial design strategy to execution, their professional team works to client objectives, audience and communication strategy to deliver authentic engagement and real-world results. Capital 360 Event Experiences offers its clients, organisers, event planners and exhibitors a wide range of customised solutions which include Event Management, Creative & Design, Professional Conference Organising (PCO), and Sports Management. Capital 360 Event Experiences produce some of the largest exhibitions, events, and conferences in the region, bringing a creative flair and professional approach to everything it undertakes.

Services

Events

Exhibitions

Conference & Events

Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)

Non-Events

Sports

• Commercial interior design

• Design, build & concept development for exhibition stands

• Creative & Concept design • Project consultancy & implementation • Graduations • Financial management & business

• Owned events

• Fit-out

• Joint ventures

• Build-up contracting services

• Immersive technology & experiences

• Opening Ceremonies

• Special projects

• Content development • Pavilions • Official contracting • Shell scheme • Exhibitor manual • Audio visual • Carpet • Graphics • Furniture • Electricity • Graphics & branding • Audio-visual integration • Storage & logistics • Project management

• Branding & Ideation • Creative & Immersive experience • Event technology & integration

planning

• Accreditation & registration • Sponsorship sales & exhibition management • Programme development & audience engagement • Website & app development

• Event production & technical management

• Activations & entertainment

• Speaker management

• DMC accommodation

• Communication strategies & Public Relations

• Transportation

• Curation

• Ground logistics • Activities & attractions • Communication strategies & PR

• Preferred partnerships • Providing best-in-class products & services for clients staging sporting events

• Creative services • Brand identity & logo development • Content creation • Photography & videography • Digital & hybrid experiences

Mains, Rigging & Telecom • Mains power & electrics • Venue rigging • Secondary rigging • Trussing • Drapes • Compressed air • Water • Waste • Wifi • Connections • Network infrastructure

Advertising & Media Services • Venue branding • Media strategy • Media buying • Social media management • Digital marketing • Online & offline media services

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Capital Protocol, a subsidiary of ADNEC Group, provides customised services to high-level delegations, VIPs, and government officials in the UAE. The team comprises skilled professionals with vast experience in meticulously planning and managing the needs of such distinguished guests from various parts of the world, working closely with relevant authorities to ensure a seamless and secure client experience. Capital Protocol’s culture is rooted in nurturing Emirati talent and providing world-class hospitality to all VIP guests, ensuring their utmost comfort. We deliver exceptional services that reflect the UAE’s rich cultural and historical heritage while adhering to the highest global standards.

Services Regional & international management

Protocol officers • End-to-end guest management

VIP convoys • Managing drivers & vehicle movements

Logistics • VIP hospitality & facilities arrangements

Logistics • Managing ceremonies & elevate VIP presence

Official delegation visit management

Guest management

Consultancy & training services

Manage delegation

Protocol officers

• Leading VIP visit, event, & program

• Planning, managing, & coordinating visits

VIP convoys

Hospitality

Strategic planning

• Secure delegation event transportation

• Bespoke luxury catering & services

• Formulate, implement, & evaluate

Logistics

Logistics

Protocol training

• Travel & hospitality arrangements

Tour packages • Custom itineraries, emirati tour guides

• Hotel bookings, event & airport transfers

Strategic consult • Cultural diplomacy & event expertise

• Tailored programs as per requirements

Support team

Risk management

• Registrations & visit needs & approvals

• Comprehensive safety services

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Tourism365, the tourism arm of ADNEC Group, stands at the forefront of Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry. The mission is to transcend the ordinary, turning every journey and stay into a chapter of cherished memories. With a strategic vision to become one of the leading travel organisations in the MENA region, Tourism 365 aims to create deep and meaningful connections between travellers and destinations. Tourism365 excels as a Destination Management Company (DMC) with presence in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Jordan. It also a Travel Management Company (TMC) that provides comprehensive corporate travel solutions. Additionally, the tour operator services, under the Capital Holidays and Etihad Holidays brands, have a presence in the UAE, UK, and Germany. They offer a full spectrum of travel services, tailored to meet every need—from budgetfriendly travellers to those seeking luxurious, bespoke experiences for both corporate and leisure clients.

Services

Leisure & corporate travel

Destination services • Hotel booking

Chauffeur service company

• Flights

• Luxury chauffeur service

• Airport meet & greet

• Hotels

• Coaches & buses

• Airport & city transfers

• Holiday & cruise packages

• Airport transfers

• Excursion, tours & attractions

• Corporate travel management

• City tours

• Golf packages

• Government travel management

• Cruise ground handler • Group & mice • Hotel travel desks

Tour operator • Beach holiday packages • Cruise holiday packages

Tour operator • The tour operator of Etihad Airways

• City breaks • Individual tours, round trip & combo packages

• VIP travel management • Events management

• Destination weddings • Car rental

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A powerhouse that enables creative industries to connect, thrive and succeed within the creative and media ecosystem, twofour54 an ADNEC Group company, plays a pivotal role in Abu Dhabi’s creative industry. Since its inception in 2008, twofour54 has been creating bespoke destinations that nurture the synergistic business environment, by not only supporting but enabling the growth of both international and local enterprises. We believe a destination is more than a physical location – it’s a place to inspire and create. We are the coordinates of Abu Dhabi. At the heart of Yas Island lies Yas Creative Hub. This purpose-built destination offers flexible office spaces, complete with comprehensive business support and regulatory perks. Home to over 800 media, entertainment, and gaming companies, it hosts giants like Forbes Middle East, Oracle, Sky News Arabia, and Ubisoft, alongside a thriving community of local SMEs.

Services For film and TV production, twofour54 Studios features two prime sites. Studio B in Mussafah boasts five broadcast studios, production galleries, green rooms, and dedicated makeup and dressing areas. The KEZAD site boasts a vast 300,000 sqm backlot and a 1,500 sqm sound stage. Thematic sets like ‘Crossroads’ and ‘War-Torn City’ have hosted a diverse range of productions. These include Hollywood hits like ‘The Fast and the Furious’ and Netflix’s ‘6 Underground’. The site has also featured the Emirati film ‘Ghost’, Bollywood hits ‘Bharat’ and ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, intimate dramas, and pioneering regional projects like ‘Inheritance’, Saudi Arabia’s debut soap opera. Supporting these facilities, twofour54’s dedicated production team provides full-service solutions, backed by a network of 1,000 freelancers. Additionally, twofour54 tawasol enhances production with key business services—from rapid visa processing and personalised ID services to streamlined travel logistics—ensuring a seamless experience in Abu Dhabi.

LEASING

STUDIOS

TAWASOL

Providing office and collaborative spaces tailored for media-centric companies.

Offering studio production facilities accompanied by a dedicated support team to meet production requirements.

Customer-centric service, offering a multitude of business support services to local and global customers.

Leasing

Studios

Backlot

Production

Government liaison

Production filming services

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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM SAEED AL SHAMISI

MANAL AL ALI

JEREMY REES

AHMAD SHAKER

Muzafar El Ariss

MARK WHITEHEAD

AHMED AL OBAIDLI

KHALIFA AL QUBAISI

Chief Human Capital & Communications Officer

Chief Executive Officer - ExCeL London

Acting Chief Financial Officer

Chief Executive Officer - Capital 360 & Events

SIMON PRICE

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

Chief Executive Officer - Capital Catering

HUMAID MATAR AL DHAHERI Group Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer - twofour54

Chief Operations Officer - ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Chief Commercial Officer - ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

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CONTACT US KHALEEJ AL ARABI STREET P.O.BOX 5546, ABU DHABI UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

TEL: +971 2 444 6900

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