Expo Centre Sharjah has secured ISO 20121 certification for Sustainable Event Management, reinforcing its commitment to international sustainability standards.

The certification recognises the centre’s efforts to integrate environmental, social and economic considerations into event planning and operations, strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading destination for sustainable exhibitions and events.

Saif Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, said: “Obtaining ISO 20121 certification marks an important milestone in our journey towards embedding sustainability as an integrated institutional approach across our operations. We view this achievement as more than the attainment of an international certification; it reflects our commitment to developing an advanced model for event management founded on efficiency, responsibility and continuous improvement, while keeping pace with global developments in the exhibitions and conferences industry.”

He added: “This achievement also strengthens Sharjah’s position as an international destination for sustainable exhibitions and events, while supporting our future vision of attracting more global events and delivering experiences that meet the highest international standards. In doing so, we aim to create lasting value for our partners, exhibitors, visitors and the wider community, while contributing to Sharjah’s journey towards sustainable economic development.” -TradeArabia News Service