Leading international speakers presented a programme of pertinent presentations to the audience at the second Arabian Tunnelling Conference (ATC) and exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Tunnelling Chapter of the United Arab Emirates’ Society of Engineers (SOE-UAE), and in partnership with the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, the event was inaugurated by His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, President of SOE-UAE and Director General of Dubai Health Authority. A delegation of high officials from various government and private entities also attended the opening ceremony and awards presentations before leaving for more pressing engagements..