The country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia: "Expo 2020 Dubai" plays a pivotal role in shaping the global recovery agenda

  • Nahyan bin Saif: “Expo 2020 is a unique global platform for creative minds.”

  • Pavilion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participating in the exhibition.

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Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressed that Expo 2020 Dubai is a unique global platform for creative minds, and contributes to drawing a road map that enables humanity to confront common global challenges and turn them into innovative and exceptional opportunities for a better world. .

In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the occasion of the "Expo 2020 Dubai" exhibition, which will start on the first of next October, "Expo Dubai is an ambitious global event, bringing together more than 190 countries to participate in creating a new world, through Innovative posts on the topics of sustainability, mobility and opportunities, which will change our reality and have a positive, purposeful and tangible impact towards achieving sustainable development.”

Regarding the event’s role in formulating a global agenda for fruitful cooperation between countries, Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan explained that “the active participation of this large number of countries confirms the importance of this global event, in light of the conditions the world is experiencing as a result of (Covid-19). ), which requires more cooperation and solidarity between countries and peoples, and activating positive and direct communication between governments, companies and individuals, to exchange experiences and discover promising opportunities, and to strengthen joint efforts to develop successful solutions to the challenges facing the world and formulate the features of a better future for all.

He stressed that "Expo 2020 Dubai" embodies the desire of countries, companies and peoples to return to normal life in all economic, cultural, tourism and entertainment fields, and plays an important pivotal role in shaping the global agenda for the global recovery journey from the pandemic during the coming period. He referred to the role of the Expo as an inclusive platform for humanity on the basis of love, peace and coexistence. Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan said: "Since its establishment by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, the UAE has incubated the values ​​of tolerance, moderation and coexistence, a solid approach and an extended process led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and their brothers, Their Highnesses, members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates. .

He added: "The state has believed that the stability and prosperity of societies at all levels lies in tolerance, coexistence, spreading goodness, promoting dialogue and joint action between countries, peoples and cultures, with the aim of serving humanity and building a better future for all, and bears the slogan (Expo 2020 Dubai) (Connecting Minds and Creating the Future) To all cultures and peoples to communicate and join hands to achieve inspiring achievements for a brighter tomorrow.”

On the important role of this international event in preparing young future leaders and motivating them to excel and innovate and consolidate a sustainable legacy for future generations, Sheikh Nahyan said: “Young people play a pivotal and important role in (Expo 2020 Dubai), to chart the features of a better future for humanity, as young people participated in The journey of preparing to host the first Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.”

He added that "Expo 2020 is a platform to inspire and empower future generations in the region and the world, and young people should seize the inspiring opportunities from this huge platform, invest their potential, and raise their voice in order to advance the wheel of growth and social, scientific and cultural development."

On the issue of climate change, which constitutes an important focus in the work of Expo 2020 Dubai, he said: "Working for the environment and ensuring the sustainability of its natural resources and biodiversity is a well-established approach in the country's development process, since the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan laid its foundations. May God rest his soul, and the UAE has all the capabilities and ingredients to host the 28th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP28 in 2023, especially that adopting sustainable practices to support the sustainable development goals and the Millennium Agenda 2030 is one of the priorities of the UAE at the national and international levels ».

He pointed out that the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is the ideal platform to stimulate environmental innovations, preserve biodiversity, and benefit from and employ the latest technologies, in order to achieve sustainability and ensure a better future for the world.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan stressed that hosting "Expo 2020 Dubai" will coincide with the country's celebrations of its golden jubilee, to celebrate the achievements of the past 50 years with the efforts of the founding leaders, and the process of construction and prosperity continues under the support and care of the wise country's leadership to complete the march with the help of its loyal and resident sons. On its land and everyone who participated in the realization of its renaissance.

"Kingdom Suite"

With the slogan “Ambition Without Borders”, the pavilion of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at “Expo 2020 Dubai” comes in the form of a giant window that opens from the ground and rises to the sky, and will provide visitors with an immersive journey and a view of the bright future of the Kingdom, while the hospitable Saudi character and its culture rooted in the depths of history will appear. .

The Saudi pavilion, which extends over an area of ​​13,000 square meters, is distinguished by its unique architectural design, which makes it a beacon and a prominent landmark in the center of the exhibition area, and an innovative geometric shape that rises from the ground towards the sky, embodying the aspirations of the Kingdom and its aspiration towards a prosperous future in which it is based on its solid identity and ancient heritage.

The building's design adhered to the highest standards of environmental sustainability, and was awarded the LEED Platinum certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), making it one of the most sustainable designs in the world.

In designing the content of its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is based on four main pillars: a vibrant community linked to its roots, a long-standing national heritage, picturesque nature, and future opportunities.

Nahyan bin Saif:

• "Young people play a pivotal and important role in (Expo 2020 Dubai), to chart the features of a better future for humanity."

The slogan “Expo 2020 Dubai” (Connecting Minds, Creating the Future) carries a message to all cultures and peoples, to communicate and join hands to achieve inspiring achievements for a brighter tomorrow.”

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