ABU DHABI, 5 November 2006 — The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2006) will open today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). ADIPEC 2006 has assembled more than 1,200 exhibitors from 54 countries under the theme, “Meeting the increasing oil and gas demand through Innovation.” Simon Horgan, CEO, ADNEC, said: “ADIPEC 2006 is an important event not only for the petroleum industry but also for the economy of Abu Dhabi. The show is internationally recognized as one of the most important petroleum industry events. The fact that ADNEC plays host to such a prestigious exhibition underscores both the venue’s and the emirate’s stature as the perfect destination for large-scale international trade shows.”