ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has partnered with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) to power ADNEC Centre Al Ain with renewable and clean energy. ADNEC Group hosts more than 500 events annually in its UAE-based venues, with the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and ADNEC Centre Al Ain now operating entirely on clean energy, resulting in zero carbon emissions from their energy use.
The agreement was signed at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week by Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, and Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, CEO of EWEC, witnessed by key representatives from both organisations. This expanded partnership will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of major events hosted at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain, further positioning ADNEC Group as a global leader in sustainable events. This milestone highlights ADNEC Group’s commitment to sustainability and its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “This milestone highlights ADNEC Group’s commitment to sustainability and our drive to adopt clean, innovative solutions for a greener events industry. By powering all our venues with renewable energy, we are not only reducing our environmental footprint but also setting a benchmark for the industry as we work towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045.”
Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, CEO of EWEC, said: “Our successful partnership with ADNEC Group now extends clean energy solutions to ADNEC Centre Al Ain, marking another significant milestone in our joint sustainability journey. This expansion reflects our mutual commitment to accelerating the UAE's clean energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation of Abu Dhabi's key economic sectors, contributing directly to the UAE sustainability targets. By powering both venues with clean energy, we are establishing a compelling benchmark for sustainable events across the emirate, and demonstrating the real-world impact of strategic partnerships.”
Through this strategic partnership, ADNEC Centre Al Ain will have 100 per cent of its grid power supplied by EWEC’s renewable and clean energy sources, verified through the provision of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy.
As part of its original agreement with EWEC, the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi became the first and largest event venue in the Middle East and North African region to be powered entirely by clean energy. In April 2025, the group received its first set of I-REC’s covering six months period, confirming that all energy consumed at the venue was generated entirely by clean energy sources, resulting in zero carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity generation and powering 166 events during the reporting period entirely by clean energy.
In alignment with the UAE’s national sustainability goals, ADNEC Group has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045, five years ahead of the nation’s 2050 target. By leading the way in sustainable event management and embracing a forward-thinking approach to environmental responsibility, ADNEC Group is helping to shape a more sustainable future for the events industry.
