Etihad Aviation Group to support 2019 World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi

WAM -- The Organising Committee of the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi has announced the support of the Etihad Aviation Group, EAG, in the delivery of the 2019 Congress.

The agreement appoints Hala Abu Dhabi as the Official Travel and Destination Partner alongside Etihad Airways as the Official Airline for the 2019 World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi.

The agreement was signed today by Dr. Matar Al Neyadi, Chair of the Organising Committee and Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Energy, and Mohammad Al Bulooki, Executive Vice President Commercial at Etihad Airways.

The World Energy Congress is the longest-running and only global event to cover every aspect of the energy sector around the world. In October 2014, the UAE National Committee for the World Energy Council won an international bid to host the prestigious Congress in Abu Dhabi, from 7 to 14 September 2019.

Dr. Matar Al Neyadi, Chair of the Organising Committee and Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Energy, said, "The organisation of a global event such as the World Energy Congress requires industry-leading professional partners and the support of reputed sponsors. With the appointment of Hala Abu Dhabi as the Official Travel and Destination Partner and Etihad as the Official Airline, we can create a decisive momentum in our mission to make the 2019 Abu Dhabi Congress the most successful World Energy Congress in more than 90 years of its history."

Mohammad Al Bulooki, Executive Vice President Commercial at Etihad Airways, said, "Etihad and Hala are delighted to be supporting the Ministry of Energy with the organisation for the congress and ensure its success to a global audience. The airline is renowned for the quality of its product and service so the World Energy Congress 2019 will be another high profile event where we can showcase what Abu Dhabi has to offer."

This is the second key appointment made by the Organising Committee, where Hala will be partnering with E3 of Dubai, the event management company, for their expertise in the energy sector. E3 will fulfill the role of lead project management and Hala will be the travel & destination partner, reporting to the leadership of the Organising Committee.