A majority of two-thirds of the members of the International Exhibitions Bureau voted in favor of postponing the Expo 2020 Dubai for one year, as the international event will be held from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

This came in the member states' remote voting on the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the International Bureau of Exhibitions to postpone, as proposed by the government of the United Arab Emirates at the beginning of last April and recommended by the Executive Committee of the International Bureau of Exhibitions on April 21.

While voting will remain open until May 29, more than two-thirds majority was achieved within a week of voting beginning on April 24.

better future

In detail, Expo 2020 Dubai is preparing to contribute to shaping the features of the post-Corona world and creating a better future for all, after a majority of two-thirds of the members of the International Exhibitions Bureau voted to postpone the event for a year.

With the majority in place, the international event will take place from October 2021 to March 31, 2022.

This delay period will allow all participants to bypass the effect of “Covid-19,” and the international event will enable them to focus on a common desire to map out new ideas to develop solutions to some of the most important challenges of our time.

A pivotal role

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Airports Corporation, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates Airlines Group and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “We welcome the decision of the member states of the International Exhibitions Bureau in favor of postponing (Expo 2020 Dubai). For a year, we thank them for their continued commitment to contribute to the International (Expo) in Dubai, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the features of our world after the pandemic recedes, when we are in desperate need of that. ”

His Highness added: «For 50 years, we have always worked on building bridges of communication, relations and partnerships with the world, based on our belief in sincere cooperation in order to protect the future for all, and this rapid voting from the majority is an honest proof of the strength of our international partnerships and embodiment of the positive role played by a country United Arab Emirates with the countries of the world ».

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed stressed that "the international community's endorsement of Dubai's offer and its assurance of its confidence in its ability to achieve achievement only reinforces our commitment to elevating this achievement to the level of ambitions, by hosting an international event that dazzles and inspires the world at the appropriate time."

vote

In light of the impossibility of holding the General Assembly of the International Bureau of Exhibitions due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic of "Covid-19", member states voted remotely on the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the International Bureau of Exhibitions to postpone, as proposed by the government of the United Arab Emirates at the beginning of last April, and recommended it The Executive Committee of the International Exhibitions Bureau on April 21.

While voting remains open until May 29, more than two-thirds majority was achieved within a week of voting beginning on April 24.

Quick response

"I salute the rapid response from the member states of the International Bureau of Exhibitions," said Dimitri Kreknitz, Secretary-General of the International Exhibitions Bureau. Their support for the postponement of (Expo 2020 Dubai), which will be officially approved on May 29th, is a renewal to affirm solidarity and highlight the common desire to work together to build a better future.

“With this support for the one-year delay of Expo 2020 Dubai, member states give the world the opportunity to meet in 2021, when we can together tackle the challenges facing humanity and celebrate the unity and solidarity that makes them stronger,” added Krincents.

He continued, "Under the slogan (Connecting Minds and Making the Future), Expo 2020 Dubai will be a unique forum for the world, whereby everyone can exchange knowledge about what they have learned from lessons, and what they have come up with solutions and ideas for a better tomorrow."

Keep the name

Expo 2020 Dubai will retain its name and remain committed to hosting an exceptional international event that celebrates humanity, its creations, cultures and innovations, including the significant technical advances made in the areas of medicine and science.

"Expo 2020 Dubai" will be the first international "Expo" to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and the largest event ever held in the Arab world, with the participation of 192 countries and a number of companies and organizations.

The international event will take place from October 2021 to March 31, 2022.

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