DP World and Zayed University sign cooperation agreement in Expo 2020 Dubai

DP World, the leading global provider of integrated smart logistics and the premier global trading partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zayed University aiming to showcase the creative artwork of creative students in the DP World's "Flow Pavilion" throughout the period. The event will be held from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

With the virtual presence of the Minister of Culture and Youth and President of Zayed University, Noura bint Mohammed Al-Kaabi, the agreement was signed by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, and Vice President of the University, Dr. Khaled Khazraji.

A statement issued today stated that the agreement covers a number of promising future projects that the two parties will cooperate in implementing, and focuses mainly on the creative "art of flow" designed by the Expo 2020 Dubai team of Dubai Ports World, and will become part of the educational curriculum for the various technical courses. Provided by the College of Arts and Creative Projects at Zayed University during the academic year 2021-2022.

This exceptional project aims to transform multiple spaces in the DP World Pavilion into creative, interactive panels based on innovative content.

Zayed University students will develop comfortable spaces with a warm and welcoming atmosphere within the "flow pavilion" during the period of this important global exhibition, which is the most prominent event on the agenda of DP World this year.

The project aims to reinforce the educational goals of DP World and emphasize its commitment to contribute to establishing a permanent presence in District 2020, the human-centered smart city, which will reimagine more than 80% of the site area at Expo 2020 upon the conclusion of the event. In March 2022.

All creative works presented will be signed with the names of the students, with the addition of explanatory signs indicating the name of the college and university they belong to.

This cooperation confirms the keenness of DP World to contribute to the development of education that is at the core of its vision.

On this occasion, Al Kaabi said: “This agreement is a unique opportunity that allows our students to have an intensive and interactive learning experience, and brings many benefits on the personal and academic level, as well as gives the ability to highlight the talents of students and strengthens the UAE's continuous efforts to maintain the dynamism of the arts, designs and creative sectors. , While adding optimum value to the overall (Expo 2020) experience. "

For his part, Bin Sulayem said: "In (Expo 2020), we are preparing an educational program that will form an essential part of the activities of (Expo), and within the role of (DP World) in this cooperation with Zayed University is to support talented students."

He added: "This partnership represents a wonderful opportunity for both sides, as we reaffirm our commitment to education and advancement for future generations in the UAE, and the partnership also contributes to achieving our vision that revolves around the (flow of trade) to maintain the continuation of commercial activity and enable smarter trade for the benefit of all through innovation." And data-driven logistics, so that people get what they need at the right time, in a new era of mobility and commerce in today's world. "

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