# Blue Rhine Industries to Install Exosphere LED Screens for $1.7 Billion Sphere Abu Dhabi

> Blue Rhine Industries will install the 112-m Exosphere LED display at Sphere Abu Dhabi, a $1.7 billion venue due for completion in 2029.

- Published: 2026-10-19T08:58:19+00:00
- Section: Contracts & Customers
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-19/blue-rhine-sphere-abu-dhabi-led-contract
- Source: [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/950659456/live)

## Key takeaways

- Blue Rhine Industries was awarded the contract to install the LED screens forming Sphere Abu Dhabi's Exosphere.
- Sphere Abu Dhabi is a $1.7 billion, 20,000-capacity venue scheduled for completion in 2029 on Yas Island.
- The Exosphere wraps around the 112-m-high building and is Blue Rhine Industries' largest scope in its 20-year history.

[Blue Rhine Industries](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000nzb5/blue-rhine-industries) has been awarded the contract to install the LED screens that make up Sphere Abu Dhabi's Exosphere, the venue's fully programmable exterior display. [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/950659456/live) reported the award on October 19, 2026. The $1.7 billion venue, with a 20,000 capacity, is scheduled for completion in 2029, and the project is Blue Rhine Industries' largest scope in its 20-year history.

## Blue Rhine Industries' Exosphere Installation

Blue Rhine Industries, a Dubai-based digital signage manufacturer founded in 2000, designs, fabricates and installs LED screens, touchscreen kiosks, video walls and wayfinding systems for enterprise clients across the Greater Middle East. The company was selected by [ALEC](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00081k6/alec) Engineering and Contracting, part of ALEC Holdings, to install and commission the Exosphere as part of the main construction contract for Sphere Abu Dhabi. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is leading the development of the first Sphere venue outside the United States.

The Exosphere wraps around the 112-m-high building, turning its exterior into a programmable digital display for art, entertainment and visual storytelling. The venue is set to host immersive concerts, sporting events and exhibitions on Yas Island. The Exosphere is also expected to showcase work from Emirati artists.

John V. Joseph, the CEO of Blue Rhine Industries, said: "As a UAE-founded company, we are proud to be bringing the Sphere Abu Dhabi Exosphere to life by installing the LEDs across the 112-m-high exterior facade. It is an incredible milestone for our team to partner with ALEC Holdings to support DCT Abu Dhabi in delivering this landmark entertainment destination to the UAE."

ALEC Holdings reported a 67.6% year-on-year increase in H1-2026 revenue to nearly AED 9.0bn, driven by strong project execution and a closing backlog of AED 32.5bn across the UAE and KSA, LogisticsGulf reported on August 14, 2026.

## Blue Rhine Industries' Track Record

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Blue Rhine Industries has more than 500 employees and has implemented nearly 1 million signs over the last two decades across a dozen countries. The same records show more than 2,000 projects delivered across the Greater Middle East region. In October 2025, the company announced the installation of the longest fixed outdoor LED screen in the Middle East at Dubai Fountain Promenade, a 500-meter LED display project powered by SpinetiX media players.

## Sphere Abu Dhabi's 2029 Completion

Sphere Abu Dhabi is scheduled for completion in 2029, according to EIN Presswire. The venue is planned for Yas Island.

## Companies in this story

- [Blue Rhine Industries company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000nzb5/blue-rhine-industries) · website: https://brisigns.com
- [ALEC company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00081k6/alec) · website: https://alec.ae

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