Abu Dhabi Wins Bid to Host United Nations Industrial Development Organization General Conference in 2019
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Sunday, December 9, 2018
Abu Dhabi has officially been selected to host the 2019 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference (GC), the organisation's supreme policy-making organ which convenes every two years.
Key Points:
- Abu Dhabi has officially been selected to host the 2019 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference (GC), the organisation's supreme policy-making organ which convenes every two years.
- UNIDO Director General LI Yong said: "We highly appreciate the generous offer of the Government of the United Arab Emirates to host the eighteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in Abu Dhabi.
- The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has been instrumental in the UAE's efforts to drive industrial development, with the Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi (DED) having shaped the Emirate's Industrial Strategy 2011-2015.
- "Collaboration is key to achieving our vision, and we are honoured that Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the UNIDO General Conference in 2019.