Over 40,000 local, regional and international visitors are expected to visit the Al Ain Convention Centre (AACC) this month as it prepares to host a number of leading exhibitions, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) announced.

Among the key events to be held at the venue are ‘Al Ain SME Exhibition’ and the ‘Education and Future Job Expo’, which both kick off today (September 17) and run till September 18 and 19 respectively.

The events are in line with Adnec’s ongoing efforts to enhance Al Ain’s competitiveness as a business tourism hub, given the steady growth of the sector and importance accorded to it in the Abu Dhabi Plan and the Emirate’s Vision 2030.

The city of Al Ain continues to host several strategically important events and the Convention Centre is equipped with the latest and most sophisticated infrastructure to host such events. The centre spans an area of 20,000-sq-m and is a preferred destination for hosting key events across vital economic sectors.

The third edition of ‘Al Ain SME Exhibition’, the largest gathering for businessmen and SMEs in Al Ain city, will provide the ideal networking platform for entrepreneurs and help them showcase their latest range of products and services to the business and public sectors, while highlighting the various business opportunities in the private sector. This event is expected to attract over 200 exhibitors along with many local and regional visitors. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exhibition will give SME owners the opportunity to promote their companies and projects in a cost-effective manner.

Further, ‘The Education and Future Job Expo’ will provide students with detailed information about various Degree options like Bachelors, Masters, and MBA. It will also highlight the many internship and employment opportunities available to them, discuss the impact of technological advancements on jobs and help students tackle future challenges that they may encounter. - TradeArabia News Service