Dh3.5bn exhibition centre for Al Ain

Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, the Ruler's representative in the Eastern Region, was yesterday briefed by Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) on the proposed Al Ain Convention Centre, a Dh3.5 billion development being planned by Adnec.

Tahnoun applauded the initiative, which will make Al Ain city one of the most prominent tourism, cultural and economic attractions in the country and the region.

Al Ain Convention Centre, which will be located in Al Khubaisi, has a total area of 275,000 sq m, of which 230,000 sq m is for investors. The centre will include a hotel and a modern conference centre built at a cost of Dh387 million. It will also include a cultural centre and library in addition to 21 residential buildings, serviced apartments and commercial offices. (Wam)

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