About Us
Sonas is an irish word, rooted in the ethos of
” happiness, joy, and prosperity ”
and, for us, it reflects our commitment to
exceeding client expectations.
” happiness, joy, and prosperity ”
and, for us, it reflects our commitment to
exceeding client expectations.
Michael MacLennan
Founder and Project Director
24 years of event
management expertise
with complete oversight on over 100 events
management expertise
with complete oversight on over 100 events
Michael MacLennan, has demonstrated
a consistent record of professionalism
and strategic planning across a diverse
range of events. His expertise spans
conceptualization to execution,
ensuring impactful and memorable
experiences. Over 16 years in the UAE,
Michael has focused on well-coordinated
events tailored to the region's unique
needs. In North America (2008-2000)
and the UAE (2008-present), Michael has excelled as a project director, managing
and contributing to various events.
a consistent record of professionalism
and strategic planning across a diverse
range of events. His expertise spans
conceptualization to execution,
ensuring impactful and memorable
experiences. Over 16 years in the UAE,
Michael has focused on well-coordinated
events tailored to the region's unique
needs. In North America (2008-2000)
and the UAE (2008-present), Michael has excelled as a project director, managing
and contributing to various events.
Our projects
• CMO Summit 2009 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum 2010 & 2009 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Abu Dhabi Forum on Entrepreneurship 2010 & 2009 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Global Logistics Forum 2011 & 2010 (wrote and managed)
• Abu Dhabi University Graduation 2010 & 2009 (managed)
• GITEX Global Leaders' Summit (managed)
• GITEX Telecoms Symposium (created, wrote, and managed)
• GITEX Cloud Confex (created, wrote, and managed)
• DCD Converged events in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Dubai, Jeddah, and Doha in 2012 (wrote and managed)
• MENA Power 2013 (wrote and managed)
• 2013 Deepwater Drilling Workshop Mumbai (wrote and managed)
• 3rd Host Cities Summit Dubai 2014 (wrote and managed)
• Retirement Reform South Africa Market Briefing 2015 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Oil and Gas Law Tanzania Market Briefing 2015 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Africa Solar Projects 2016 (created, wrote, and managed)
• 2nd GCC Big Data & Analytics Summit (wrote and managed)
• Calidus Pavilion during the Dubai Air Show 2018 (managed)
• 26th World Road Congress 2019 (managed)
• The World Policy Conference 14th, 15th, and 16th Edition (managed)
• Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum 2010 & 2009 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Abu Dhabi Forum on Entrepreneurship 2010 & 2009 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Global Logistics Forum 2011 & 2010 (wrote and managed)
• Abu Dhabi University Graduation 2010 & 2009 (managed)
• GITEX Global Leaders' Summit (managed)
• GITEX Telecoms Symposium (created, wrote, and managed)
• GITEX Cloud Confex (created, wrote, and managed)
• DCD Converged events in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Dubai, Jeddah, and Doha in 2012 (wrote and managed)
• MENA Power 2013 (wrote and managed)
• 2013 Deepwater Drilling Workshop Mumbai (wrote and managed)
• 3rd Host Cities Summit Dubai 2014 (wrote and managed)
• Retirement Reform South Africa Market Briefing 2015 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Oil and Gas Law Tanzania Market Briefing 2015 (created, wrote, and managed)
• Africa Solar Projects 2016 (created, wrote, and managed)
• 2nd GCC Big Data & Analytics Summit (wrote and managed)
• Calidus Pavilion during the Dubai Air Show 2018 (managed)
• 26th World Road Congress 2019 (managed)
• The World Policy Conference 14th, 15th, and 16th Edition (managed)
In addition, Michael MacLennan, Owner and Lead Project Director of Sonas, has developed dozens of plans and concepts for groups such as Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai RTA, African Sport and Creative Institute, Emirates Driving Institute, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dior, Ajman Tourism Department, Rabdan Academy, Emirates Policy Center, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, Dubai Humanitarian City and many more.
In addition, Michael MacLennan, Owner and Lead Project Director of Sonas, has developed dozens of plans and
concepts for groups such as Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai RTA, African Sport and
Creative Institute, Emirates Driving Institute, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dior, Ajman Tourism
Department, Rabdan Academy, Emirates Policy Center, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court,
Dubai Humanitarian City and many more.
concepts for groups such as Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai RTA, African Sport and
Creative Institute, Emirates Driving Institute, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dior, Ajman Tourism
Department, Rabdan Academy, Emirates Policy Center, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court,
Dubai Humanitarian City and many more.
