He stressed that the "Exhibition" provides an opportunity to visualize what the next 50 years will be in the country's progress

The country's ambassador to the United Kingdom: "Expo 2020 Dubai" is a symbol of the hopes and aspirations of young people for the future

  • Mansour Belhoul: "(Expo) brings together the best minds and the most promising innovations from around the world."

  • The UK Pavilion is located in the Opportunity District under the theme 'Innovation for a Shared Future'.

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The UAE's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Mansour Abdullah Khalfan Belhoul, affirmed that "Expo 2020 Dubai" is a symbol of the hopes and aspirations of young people from around the world and their aspirations for the future, and provides an inspiring platform for connecting minds, converging ideas, and promoting international cooperation to formulate a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the occasion of "Expo 2020 Dubai", which will start on the first of next October, he said: "Hosting the global event with the return of the pace of life to normal in the world is the best evidence of the commitment of the UAE, in cooperation with international partners, To shape a future that focuses on sustainability, health and safety for all.”

On the role of the global event in promoting collective international action, Belhoul explained that “Expo Dubai” attracts 200 participating parties from about 192 countries, as well as multilateral organizations, companies and educational institutions, and its activities are filled with an ambitious agenda that includes a series of important topics to stimulate international collective action in Facing many global challenges.

He expressed his aspiration that Expo 2020 Dubai will provide a wide range of successful future solutions to these challenges, stressing that through the communication of minds and the convergence of ideas, we can create a future that will open up broad horizons of opportunities and work to establish a sustainable future for all.

He explained that the post-"Covid-19" stage poses a set of challenges at various levels, whether economic, developmental or new cultural, which we must confront with our partners around the world, noting that some of these challenges are largely consistent with the axes that It is addressed by the "Expo 2020 Dubai" activities that focus on opportunities, mobility and sustainability.

On the role of "Expo 2020 Dubai" in consolidating the values ​​of tolerance, coexistence and human brotherhood in the world, Belhoul stressed that tolerance, coexistence and peace are well-established values ​​in the UAE society, and important concepts that we look forward to strengthening, through interaction and teamwork, which is achieved in the "Expo" with the presence of participants From different parts of the world to communicate, open doors of dialogue and build new bridges of understanding.

On the role of "Expo 2020 Dubai" in empowering youth, he said: "As was the case with the Emirates Mars Exploration Project (Probe of Hope), Expo 2020 Dubai is a symbol of young people's hopes and aspirations for the future, and an opportunity to unleash their potential."

He pointed out that the Expo brings together the best minds and the most promising innovations from around the world in one place throughout the duration of its activities, and introduces a series of programs that ensure the interaction and participation of local and international youth.

“Educational Expo” and “Expo for Schools”

He stated that the two programs (Expo Education and Expo for Schools) witness the joining of students from various secondary schools and universities in the UAE and the world to a series of organized tours, which will contribute to giving them practical skills that will help them in shaping their professional future, by communicating with their peers, as well as About a group of the most prominent leaders in the sector and global experts.

Belhoul explained that young people will be able to learn about the best innovations that inspire them in all fields, from sustainable agriculture to artificial intelligence, robotics and (Hyperloop) technology, to inspire them to think about creating a different future.

Climate change

On the issue of climate change, which constitutes an important focus of the work of Expo 2020 Dubai, Mansour Abdullah Khalfan Belhoul stressed that climate change is one of the biggest challenges that requires a unified global response based on the principles addressed by Expo 2020 Dubai, which are innovation, cooperation and inspiration. The UAE plays a pivotal role in this framework, and has implemented many pioneering initiatives in the field of sustainability, such as hosting the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), organizing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, building the largest solar energy complex in the world and developing Masdar City.

He added that hosting the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) in Abu Dhabi in 2023 is an ideal opportunity to stimulate collective action in the face of climate change, and to highlight the economic incentives that highlight the importance of joint comprehensive climate action.

"Golden Jubilee"

He said, "Hosting (Expo 2020 Dubai), coinciding with the celebrations of the country's golden jubilee, is an ideal opportunity to reflect on the march of the UAE over the past five decades and the pioneering and unique achievements that have been achieved, and (Expo) will give us the opportunity to visualize what the next 50 years will be. in the course of the state.

He stressed that "Expo 2020 Dubai" is a source of inspiration for future generations, and opens the door to a range of innovations, which contribute to the launch of our path towards the next 50 years of meaningful progress, which contributes to achieving sustainable prosperity for the country and stimulating growth in the region and abroad.

He added that "Expo 2020 Dubai" is characterized by an exceptional ability to bring together peoples and nationalities from all over the world and from different religions and cultures, noting that it provides an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom, based on the principles of mutual prosperity and global leadership in promoting sustainability.

He pointed out that "Expo 2020 Dubai" is a global platform for launching businesses, which opens wider horizons for new markets, and creates innovative opportunities for all participating companies, including the organization of large-scale commercial programs that will help attract investments, conclude agreements and enhance international cooperation. .

bilateral relations

He stressed that the bilateral relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom are witnessing continuous development in all fields, such as: investment and trade exchange, health, energy, education, space, tourism, food security and technology, noting that all of these areas have a close connection with the main axes of the "Expo 2020 Dubai" activities, and undoubtedly. The event will provide a range of opportunities to enhance prospects for bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

UK Pavilion

The idea for the design of the United Kingdom Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was inspired by the “Breakthrough Message” project of the late international Professor Stephen Hawking, and he invites visitors from all over the world to think deeply about the message, which we must adopt and convey to express ourselves as one planet if we ever face one. Other advanced civilizations in space.

The pavilion, located in the Opportunity District, is held under the theme 'Innovating for a Shared Future' to express the extent and how the UK collaborates with other countries to develop solutions to global problems.

Hosting the global event is a testament to the country's commitment to cooperating with international partners to shape a future focused on sustainability, health and safety for all.

The post-"Covid-19" stage poses a set of challenges at various levels that we must confront with our partners around the world.

Bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom are witnessing continuous development in all fields.

Mansour Belhoul: “Young people get to see the best innovations that inspire them in all fields.”

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