
The Hague has many facets
Bring yourself, Nadir will do the same
Nadir Aboutaleb is 33 years old. He works as International Sales Manager at The Hague Convention Bureau.
Nadir Aboutaleb
city, enhancing the potential of an event.
Public-private collaboration
The Hague is a city where public and private institutions collaborate well. I am fascinated by that collaboration, it surprised me how eager people are to help each other out. I work with many stakeholders in the city, such as Innovation Quarter, the universities of Leiden and Delft, right up to city hall and the ministries. Before I prepare a bidbook for a client, various parties have contributed to it which is great to witness.
The Hague has lots of parks, estates, trees everywhere and of course the dunes. It is literally one of the greenest cities in Europe. It is laid out more spaciously and with a touch of grandeur when compared to other big cities in the Netherlands. And it is the only big city on the coast. Moreover, The Hague has ‘green’ ambitions too and aims to be climate-neutral already by 2030.

The Hague is literally one of the greenest cities in Europe.
Impact Economy: do well and do business
The Hague has truly embraced the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The motto ‘do well and do business’ serves to demonstrate that economic success and social engagement go hand in hand in The Hague. There is a strong ecosystem with so many private, public and international organisations, social investors, NGOs, and dynamic entrepreneurs that want to make a difference. This is truly an Impact City and a forerunner in the field of impact economy, by joining forces to achieve entrepreneurship and impact.
The right spot for every event
The city has three interesting areas to contribute to the theme of your event. We distinguish the city centre zone, the international zone and the coastal zone. The city centre comprises modern buildings and facilities but also historic premises. You will reach the sea within 15 minutes by bicycle, and the beach stretches for 11 kilometres. Halfway from the city centre to the sea you enter the international zone. This is where you will find the embassies, the UN International Criminal Court, the Peace Palace, Europol and many more. All three zones host their own venues. But you may also focus on the distinctive features of The Hague by hosting a meeting in the international zone and a party on the beach.
