Adnec Group, a Modon company, has won 13 awards at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, recognising its excellence in event management and innovation through its subsidiaries Capital Events and Capital 360 Event Experiences.

Capital Events secured five awards for organising the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025, Global Food Week 2025 and the inaugural Al Ain International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition.

The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show was recognised for innovation in attendee experience and consumer events, highlighting its use of data-driven visitor engagement and success in attracting global marine brands and visitors.

Global Food Week received honours for its business-to-business impact and cross-sector partnerships, reflecting its role in advancing food security, agricultural innovation and sustainability.

The Al Ain exhibition was also recognised for showcasing cultural heritage through a modern event format.

Capital 360 Event Experiences earned eight awards for delivering large-scale public, corporate and cultural events.

Among the winning projects were Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Summer Sports 2025, recognised for innovation in government events and community impact, and the 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion.

The company also received awards for exhibition design at Make It in the Emirates 2026, Capital Majlis Ramadan event, the Ministry of Culture’s Handicraft Pavilion, Khalifa University Graduation 2025, and Challenge Sir Bani Yas, the Middle East and North Africa’s first long-distance triathlon.

The Stevie Awards are among the world’s leading business awards programmes, attracting more than 12,000 nominations annually and judged by an international panel of experts.

Adnec Group said the recognition underscores its commitment to delivering world-class event experiences across the UAE and beyond.

Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of Adnec Group, said: “Receiving 13 Stevie Awards is a testament to the dedication, creativity and expertise of our teams across Adnec Group. These accolades reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional events that create lasting impact for our clients, partners and communities. As the events industry continues to evolve, we remain focused on driving innovation, enhancing visitor experiences and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global destination for business events, exhibitions and world-class experiences.”

Ahmad Shaker, CEO of Capital 360 Event Experiences and Events, said: “These awards recognise the exceptional talent and passion of our teams, who continuously raise the bar in event delivery and customer experience. From major international conferences and exhibitions to sporting and cultural events, we are proud to create experiences that inspire audiences, generate meaningful engagement and contribute to the growth of Abu Dhabi’s events ecosystem.” -TradeArabia News Service