Abu Dhabi's ADNEC Group delivered its most successful year on record in 2025, generating AED 9.2 billion in total economic impact – an 8% increase from AED 8.5 billion in 2024 – while attracting 6.3 million visitors across its venues, up 17% year-on-year.
The group's portfolio, which spans event management, catering, tourism and media under the Modon Holding umbrella, hosted 1,149 events across ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, ADNEC Centre Al Ain, ExCeL London and the Business Design Centre, a 15% increase on the prior year. Capital Catering delivered 51.6 million meals – up 29% – across healthcare, aviation, defence and energy clients, while Tourism365 managed over 330,000 travellers and a record 144,000 stopover passengers.
ExCeL London completed its 25,000-square-metre ICC expansion to become Europe's largest integrated conference and exhibition venue. The group supported more than 70,000 jobs through its business activities and earned 19 international awards in 2025, bringing its cumulative global tally to 202.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer