His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, opened Al Wasl Square, which will be the beating heart of the Expo 2020 Dubai site during hosting The largest and most prestigious global event of its kind in the world, as well as during the period that will close.
Their Highness stressed that the UAE, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, has established its global position and is ready for the meeting of the countries of the world in the "Expo" Emirates, which will serve as a platform for optimism, hope, action and cooperation that inspires the peoples of the world with positive change in order to create a better future. .
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: "We will celebrate the achievements of fifty years ago ... and the efforts of the people of the UAE and those residing on its land and the contributions of everyone who participated in achieving its prosperity and prosperity ... And the Expo will be a starting point for laying the foundations of excellence and leadership for the next fifty years."
His Highness added: “We continue to achieve our vision at a steady pace within a comprehensive development process aimed at the happiness of man and its pillars. Initiatives and projects that unlock his energies and enhance his opportunities .. We work with all countries, governments and societies eager to reach the best in all fields to ensure the progress and prosperity of humanity .. After a few months the world will meet In this place, to showcase the cultures of humanity, their latest creations and most beneficial creations for humanity .. The (Expo) of the Emirates will be a window of hope and optimism for a promising tomorrow for the peoples of our region and the world.
For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “We will narrate to the world through (Expo 2020) how our union was our step towards achieving our pioneering development experience, and how the founding fathers laid the strong pillars of our renaissance and established cooperation as an approach, a culture of life and an instrument for development and growth .. The world will closely touch our exceptional achievements in a short time of time and learn about our heritage, traditions and our cultural values system, and live our experience in diversity, coexistence and the embrace of the UAE, the people of the world, of all races and beliefs, in a spirit of tolerance and respect for the other.
This came during the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the site "Expo 2020 Dubai", where they listened in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Representative of the Ruler in the Al Ain region, the team His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Board Ministers, Minister of Presidential Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and His Highness Al-Sh Yakh Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Aviation Authority and President of the Emirates Group, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Council and Chairman of the Mohammed Foundation Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge, and a number of elders and senior officials in the state, to an explanation about Al Wasl Square, which will represent one of the most prominent landmarks of the new Dubai city and a destination for meeting the peoples of the world, in the heart of the "Expo" exhibition, where the explanation included detailed information about the equipment and preparations taking place in preparation for the welcome With the participation of 192 countries and millions of visitors from all over the world Pain, as well as information about everything that institutions and companies have provided in the process of hosting the world's greatest event.
The explanation included a review of the stages that have been completed so far according to the specific timetable for construction work during which all major installations on the site were completed by the end of the year 2019, as well as completion of construction work in the three subject areas covered by the largest event of its kind in the world, where even Now more than 150 million working hours have been accomplished on the Expo 2020 Dubai site, which currently employs about 38,000 people to complete construction, while the participating countries continue to build and complete their wings at the sites designated for them within the site.
Sustainability suite
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, inspected Al Wasl Square that bears the name of the old Dubai, in a symbolic reference to its role since ancient times in linking peoples and cultures, where the square is characterized by its unique design, vast area and giant dome, reaching The diameter of Al Wasl Square is 150 meters, and it will accommodate about 10,000 people. It will be a major center during the "Expo" and after the curtain falls on its activities. The square connects the three topic areas of the event: opportunity, mobility and sustainability, and will be the main destination for many events and events.
The steel grid of the Al Wasl Square dome is a three-dimensional version of the "Expo 2020" logo, 67.5 meters high, 130 meters wide and 2544 tons, and consists of 1162 pieces of steel, assembled in 600 parts in factories in Italy and Abu Dhabi.
The visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the headquarters of the "Expo", visited the sustainability wing "Terra", where their Highness listened to an explanation about the pavilion, which will serve as an introduction to a new stage in the field of adopting sustainable practices, and a learning platform Communication and innovation for a more sustainable future, and inspiring visitors with ideas that establish a model that is more appropriate to the needs of humanity and the preservation of the environment in which we live, where the pavilion will highlight the urgent necessity to address the negative environmental impacts resulting from wrong human behaviors and the efforts required to effect change. Positive desired.
The Sustainability Suite includes a 130-square-meter steel umbrella covered by 1055 solar panels, capable of generating four gigawatts of electricity per hour, an addition that reflects the efforts and efforts of the UAE to adopt clean and renewable energy solutions in a practical model that shows visitors the state's commitment to sustainability, which is What is also expressed by the name of the wing, "Terra", which means, "land", to be a title for the wing's goals in raising awareness of different age groups about environmental issues, stimulating to confront and correct wrong practices, and calling for positive change in this regard, whether in the region or the world.
At the conclusion of the visit, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took pictures with members of the Supreme Organizing Committee and the Expo 2020 Dubai teams.