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Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Inaugural M&I Expo to take place in Abu Dhabi
30 May 2025 19:08 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Worldwide Events have signed a strategic partnership to host the highly anticipated M&I Expo in Abu Dhabi from April 14-16, 2026. M&I, a leading events provider and global innovator in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector and a recognised event brand within the portfolio of Worldwide Event's, will bring to Abu Dhabi the MICE 1,000, a curated group of the most senior, influential decision-makers in the global MICE industry for three days of networking, knowledge-sharing, and business exclusive event, to be hosted at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), further cements Abu Dhabi's growing position as a global MICE hub, with the goal to strengthen collaboration and mutual value creation, while shaping a robust future for the sector in the emirate.M&I Fest Global, M&I Expo in Abu Dhabi will feature immersive booths, compelling branded spaces and storytelling-driven showcases attracting global exhibitors, including tourism boards, convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), major hotel brands, conference centres, destination management companies (DMCs), and technology providers who will present their offerings to an audience of high-calibre industry Al Shamsi, Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau Director, DCT Abu Dhabi said: 'Hosting the M&I Expo in Abu Dhabi reinforces the emirate's strength and sustained growth as a premier destination for business events and incentive travel. Our latest achievement reflects our strategic commitment to building a world-class MICE ecosystem offering cutting-edge event venues and exceptional hospitality rooted in our core cultural values. With iconic venues such as Qasr Al Watan and Yas Marina Circuit, complemented by Abu Dhabi's diverse leisure attractions such as the newly opened teamLab Phenomena, we are confident this event will showcase the very best of what our destination has to offer.'Abu Dhabi's emergence as a global MICE destination is complemented by a diverse, value-added offering across heritage, entertainment, adventure and beyond, and driven by the strategic vision of DCT Abu Dhabi to enhance infrastructure and support event organisers and industry Barnes, CEO of M&I said: 'Following the success of two incredible editions of M&I Fest in 2024 and 2025, the event has naturally evolved into something bigger and bolder. M&I Expo aims to deliver more valuable connections than any show that's previously existed. We don't want to become another big faceless exhibition where quality is diluted, time is wasted, and people are lost; our focus is on quality over quantity, we aim to attract the right level of delegates: M&I Expo caters exclusively to the elite of the MICE industry; the 1,000 most influential players in the MICE industry: the MICE 1,000. We believe that 1,000 is the sweet spot, not too big, not too small. It's just the right size.'The M&I Expo programme will feature M&I's market-leading one-to-one pre-scheduled meeting format alongside a fully inclusive networking programme with hosted lunches, evening socials, and keynote addition to the exhibition programme, buyers will have the opportunity to experience Abu Dhabi firsthand; engaging with its unique venues, culture, and hospitality offering. Hosting the M&I Expo aligns with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to establish the emirate as a global leader in culture and tourism, while serving as a catalyst for diversified economic growth. Business events such as M&I Expo are instrumental in advancing this vision, contributing to tourism sector development, promoting knowledge exchange, fostering innovation and creating lasting benefits for all announcement comes as Abu Dhabi's tourism sector continues to grow in 2025, welcoming 1.4 million overnight guests in the first quarter alone. International visitation increased compared to the same period in 2024, with strong performance from key source markets including India, China, Russia, the UK, and the USA.
Travel Daily News
4 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Abu Dhabi to host the inaugural edition of M&I Expo in 2026
DCT Abu Dhabi partners with M&I to bring senior MICE decision-makers from 14-16 April 2026. ABU DHABI, UAE – The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Worldwide Events have signed a strategic partnership to host the highly anticipated M&I Expo in Abu Dhabi from 14-16 April 2026. M&I, a leading events provider and global innovator in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector and a recognized event brand within the portfolio of Worldwide Event's, will bring to Abu Dhabi the 'MICE 1,000', a curated group of the most senior, influential decision-makers in the global MICE industry for three days of networking, knowledge-sharing, and business development. The exclusive event, to be hosted at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), further cements Abu Dhabi's growing position as a global MICE hub, with the goal to strengthen collaboration and mutual value creation, while shaping a robust future for the sector in the emirate. Building on the previous success of M&I's sold-out event: M&I Fest Global, M&I Expo in Abu Dhabi will feature immersive booths, compelling branded spaces and storytelling-driven showcases attracting global exhibitors, including tourism boards, convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), major hotel brands, conference centres, destination management companies (DMCs), and technology providers who will present their offerings to an audience of high-calibre industry professionals. Mubarak Al Shamsi, Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau Director, DCT Abu Dhabi said: 'Hosting the M&I Expo in Abu Dhabi reinforces the emirate's strength and sustained growth as a premier destination for business events and incentive travel. Our latest achievement reflects our strategic commitment to building a world-class MICE ecosystem offering cutting-edge event venues and exceptional hospitality rooted in our core cultural values. With iconic venues such as Qasr Al Watan and Yas Marina Circuit, complemented by Abu Dhabi's diverse leisure attractions such as the newly opened teamLab Phenomena, we are confident this event will showcase the very best of what our destination has to offer.' Abu Dhabi's emergence as a global MICE destination is complemented by a diverse, value-added offering across heritage, entertainment, adventure and beyond, and driven by the strategic vision of DCT Abu Dhabi to enhance infrastructure and support event organisers and industry partners. Richard Barnes, CEO of M&I said: 'Following the success of two incredible editions of M&I Fest in 2024 and 2025, the event has naturally evolved into something bigger and bolder. M&I Expo aims to deliver more valuable connections than any show that's previously existed. We don't want to become another big faceless exhibition where quality is diluted, time is wasted, and people are lost; our focus is on quality over quantity, we aim to attract the right level of delegates: M&I Expo caters exclusively to the elite of the MICE industry; the 1,000 most influential players in the MICE industry: the MICE 1,000. We believe that 1,000 is the sweet spot, not too big, not too small. It's just the right size.' The M&I Expo programme will feature M&I's market-leading one-to-one pre-scheduled meeting format alongside a fully inclusive networking programme with hosted lunches, evening socials, and keynote speakers. In addition to the exhibition programme, buyers will have the opportunity to experience Abu Dhabi firsthand; engaging with its unique venues, culture, and hospitality offering. Hosting the M&I Expo aligns with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to establish the emirate as a global leader in culture and tourism, while serving as a catalyst for diversified economic growth. Business events such as M&I Expo are instrumental in advancing this vision, contributing to tourism sector development, promoting knowledge exchange, fostering innovation and creating lasting benefits for all stakeholders. This announcement comes as Abu Dhabi's tourism sector continues to grow in 2025, welcoming 1.4 million overnight guests in the first quarter alone. International visitation increased compared to the same period in 2024, with strong performance from key source markets including India, China, Russia, the UK, and the USA. This sustained success reflects Abu Dhabi's evolving and increasingly distinctive value proposition and offerings, driven by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Strategy 2030.
The Market Online
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Blackrock Silver's new drilling supports resource upgrade
Blackrock Silver (TSXV:BRC) released its latest high-grade silver and gold intercepts from its Tonopah West project in Nevada Highlights include 4.24 metres grading 700 grams per ton silver equivalent in TXC25-138, which yielded multiple over 1 kg/ton silver intercepts Blackrock Silver is a junior miner developing demonstrated gold and silver ounces in the ground along Nevada's Walker Lane trend and Northern Nevada rift Blackrock Silver stock has given back 10.29 per cent year-over-year but remains up by 45.24 per cent since 2020 Blackrock Silver (TSXV:BRC) released its latest high-grade silver and gold intercepts from its Tonopah West project in Nevada, where a 2024 resource estimate details 577,000 ounces of gold and 48.5 million ounces of silver. The results are part of a 62-hole program started in July 2024 that aims to convert up to 1 million tons of material from inferred to measured and indicated resources, covering the initial years of production based on Tonopah's 2024 preliminary economic assessment. Here are highlight assay intercepts using a 150 grams per ton (g/t) silver equivalent (AgEq) cut-off: (Source: Blackrock Silver) According to Thursday's news release, 'the highest-grade results are associated with thicker intercepts of quartz vein material,' aligning with previous drilling under the M&I Conversion Program released in November, January and February, making management optimistic about Tonopah West's updated resource estimate slated for Q3 2025. Gold and silver mineralization features shoots plunging to the northwest within the M&I Conversion Area that remain open to the northwest, east and down plunge. Ten drillholes have assays pending. Investors can also look out for seven additional drillhole assays from Blackrock Silver's exploration program seeking to expand a 1-kilometre trend of vein corridor linking Tonopah West's Northwest step-out resource area with the Denver-Paymaster and Bermuda-Merten vein groups. Leadership insights 'Additional results from our M&I conversion program continue to validate our model, supporting mineral continuity as we track and define the geometry of the high-grade shoots within the vein system,' Andrew Pollard, Blackrock Silver's president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. 'Today's results, coupled with results previously announced from this same program, highlight that broader intercepts are associated with higher-than-average grades, which should be beneficial in delineating high-grade tons. The broad zones of high-grade mineralization encountered in drillhole TXC-138 are a standout for us, as at a composite of 11.46 metres of 514 g/t silver equivalent (290 g/t silver & 2.48 g/t gold), this is the thickest (composite) zone we've drilled throughout the district outside of the historic Victor mine. As we await the final assays from the M&I conversion program, modelling has begun for our upcoming mineral resource update on Tonopah West, currently on track for Q3 2025.' About Blackrock Silver Blackrock Silver is a junior miner developing demonstrated gold and silver ounces in the ground along Nevada's Walker Lane trend and Northern Nevada rift. Blackrock Silver stock (TSXV:BRC) last traded at C$0.30. The stock has given back 10.29 per cent year-over-year but remains up by 45.24 per cent since 2020. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this junior gold and silver stock on the Blackrock Silver Corp. Bullboard and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here.
