The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) has won a pan-regional honour for its ‘green leadership’ in the events industry.

Adnec was presented with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability’ (Venue) prize, by the Middle East Event Awards jury at a recent ceremony held in Dubai.

“We are delighted with this award which is doubly significant as it follows on from our success last year,” said Khaled Ali Al Hashemi, Adnec’s chief operating officer.

“Winning twice-in-a-row points to our unrelenting commitment to industry leadership and is a testament to our continued emphasis on sustainability in support of the Abu Dhabi’s government’s focus on the environment,” added Al Hashemi.

Adnec’s success at the Middle East Event Awards ceremony follows other recent wins including ‘Best International Venue’ (Exhibition News Awards 2011) and ‘Middle East’s Leading Exhibition Centre’ (World Travel Awards 2011).

Adnec has also been nominated for ‘Best International Venue,’ at the upcoming AEO Excellence Awards to be presented on July 1 at ExCeL London as well as for ‘Sustainable Initiative of the Year,’ a statement said.

Adnec’s environmental leadership is built on a successful recycling programme which currently covers paper, cardboard cartons, plastic, cans, and scrap metal, it added. – TradeArabia News Service