During the year 2020, the UAE is witnessing important events and events, and officials, citizens and residents hope that its expected impact will have a positive impact on the lives of all those residing on the Emirates land, and the country will dedicate its efforts during 2020 to a new stage of development and development in various fields.

These activities vary to include multiple fields, all of which aim to enhance the state’s standing at all levels locally, regionally and internationally, developing infrastructure, protecting the environment, and heritage.

During the year 2020, the UAE will witness many major international and local achievements, including the launch of the Dubai Expo 2020, with the participation of 192 countries and attracting about 25 million visitors, as well as launching the largest national work strategy of its kind to prepare for the next fifty years, as the "Probe of Hope" begins. On a mission to Mars in mid-July 2020, as well as the launch of an environmental satellite by Dubai Municipality within the preparations for the World Expo (Expo 2020), and dozens of major achievements during the year 2020.

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Expo 2020

One of the most important events that the UAE expects in 2020 is the launch of the Dubai Expo 2020 in the period from October 2020 to April 2021, where more than 192 countries and millions of visitors from different parts of the world will gather on the territory of the world, and the event is expected to attract about 25 million visitors to be one One of the largest exhibitions in the world.

The "Expo" will be held on an area of ​​438 hectares near three international airports, and it will be connected to a transportation network dedicated to this global event. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to enjoy the distinctive architectural style, mix with diverse cultures, as well as taste different types of food from around the world.

For six months, Expo Dubai will host hundreds of countries, companies and individuals to explore the future and exchange views on issues related to opportunities, mobility and sustainability.

Exceptional summit

2020 also witnesses the convening of the Expo Summit for Governments, after His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed the unification of the efforts of the World Government Summit with the efforts of "Expo 2020 Dubai", and the launch of an exceptional summit for governments under the name "Expo Summit" Global Government 2020 ”, from 22 to 25 November 2020, in the largest session of the summit since its launch, to enhance the status of the international event as a forum for shaping the future of governments, and the events of the extraordinary summit are expected to witness the presence of 10,000 officials, heads of state and government, ministers, and decision makers. , Corporate heads, as well as 30 international organizations, 600 thinkers, experts and scientists Participate in interactive and interactive sessions and workshops, in the search for solutions and launch global initiatives for the challenges facing government work.

Get ready for its fifty

2020 is considered the "year of preparation for the fifty", to launch the largest national strategy of its kind to prepare for the next fifty years at all levels of the federal and local states, and prepare for the celebration of the golden jubilee of the Emirates in 2021, provided that all sectors of society, including citizens, residents, the public and private sectors, and “Al-Ahly” participate »In shaping life in the Emirates for the next fifty years.

The launch of the year of the preparations for the fifty-year came at a critical stage in the history of the Emirates, where the golden jubilee of the country is a milestone, which calls for setting a new development model for it.

All institutional efforts in the state and all resources and capabilities will be mobilized within the various leadership and administrative cadres, in addition to investing in experiences, minds, talents and exceptional competencies, to design new systems for the next fifty years, and to make an association vision around which all segments of society get around.

Dubai Creek Tower

The construction work of Dubai Creek Tower is scheduled to be completed in 2020, which is expected to be the world's tallest building with the completion of its construction work, as the tower will exceed all records of high-rise buildings, including the "Burj Khalifa", which reaches 828 meters in height, to become When it is completed the tallest building in the world.

The new tower is one of the high-value economic additions and supports the "Dubai Plan 2021", which includes at the forefront of its goals the consolidation of Dubai's position as a global city for tourism, entertainment and business, focusing on stimulating growth within the various basic sectors, including tourism, hospitality, aviation, retail and others.

Abu Dhabi Tariff

The Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Integrated Transport Center in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi begin applying the traffic tariff system at the beginning of 2020, with a fee of four dirhams per crossing, and a maximum of 16 dirhams for individual vehicles per day, with the exemption of senior citizens, retirees, people of determination and people with limited income from fees, according to specific controls. Monthly ceilings for individual vehicle fees were set at 200 dirhams for the first car, 150 dirhams for the second vehicle, and 100 dirhams for each additional vehicle, in addition to the daily maximum fee.

Vehicles excluded from the application of traffic tariffs in licensed taxis in Abu Dhabi, trailer vehicles, public buses, and school buses registered in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and specified passenger buses capacity of the licensing authority are limited to 26 passengers and over, electric vehicles, police vehicles, Ministry of Interior vehicles, and ambulance , The armed forces, civil defense, and motorbikes.

Museum of the Future

The year 2020 will see the opening of the Museum of the Future, which includes three main sections, the first deals with the impact of robotics and artificial intelligence in improving human physical and mental capabilities, the second focuses on the relationship between humans and robots, and the third shows how the development of artificial intelligence technologies affects management and decision-making processes.

Education Strategy 2020

2020 witnesses the completion of the implementation of the education strategy 2010 - 2020, which made the student a focus, and focused on the quality of educational and educational performance in public and private schools, and the strategy included 50 initiatives, which were implemented through a 10-year long-term plan, including the restructuring of secondary education , And upgrading the educational curriculum to fit the requirements of higher education in the country and abroad and the labor market, developing a system for selecting educational bodies, and achieving a balance between the components of knowledge and subject matter, in science, mathematics, and the English language.

International Space Conference

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center will host from October 16 to 16, 2020 the 71st session of the International Space Conference, which is the first time that the conference has been held in an Arab country since its inception in 1950.

The conference is expected to attract more than 5,000 participants, and is an opportunity to present Emirati initiatives and programs in the space sector.

The largest restoration process

In the first half of 2020, the Dubai Municipality is completing a project to revive the historic district of Shindagha, which will add a cultural platform that reflects the emirate's history and heritage.

The neighborhoods were rebuilt and the restoration of heritage buildings in the historical area, in the largest building restoration process, as it reached 162 buildings, on an area of ​​169 thousand square meters, and was developed into integrated museums, representing more than 25 museum experiences, each consisting of several wings with more From 80 heritage buildings, to tell the story of the start of modern life in Dubai.

The region tells the story of those who lived in it, with its ornate buildings, and beautiful mosques, and the project began to prepare the entire infrastructure for the region, followed by gardening and beautification work, identifying movement paths, and restoring and reviving 162 historical and archeological buildings, according to their original architectural details, including archaeological mosques, the most famous of which is the Al-Shuyukh Mosque.

Launching the environmental moon

In 2020, the Dubai Municipality launches the Environmental Satellite (DMSAT) as part of the preparations for the World Expo 2020, and the idea is embodied in the manufacture of high-efficiency nanometric satellites, operating in several spectral packages, and the moon contains two computers, one of which works to secure terrestrial communications The data is stored, the other controls the sensors, and is responsible for the precise direction of the moon during operation, and the moon is powered by solar panels.

The moon uses the latest space technology and has been allocated for environmental purposes, and will work to monitor and measure levels of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, which is an exceptional opportunity to build new research and technical capabilities in the fields of environmental scientific research, and also opens up new horizons for harnessing space technology to serve sectors Environment and preservation.

The deep tunnel

Dubai Municipality announced the completion of the deep strategic tunnel for rain water drainage in 2020, and it is the largest and longest tunnel in the region, with a length of 10.5 km, and serves an area of ​​490 square kilometers, and the most important areas that will benefit from the airport city, the Expo 2020 area, and development projects in the region Mount on.

The work of the tunnel depends on collecting water, storing it and then diverting it to the sea, which contributes to improving the process of disposal of sewage wastes in Dubai, by combining the treatment of ground sewage and a sewage transport system, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions, and aims to solve the problems of collecting rain water In the streets and residential areas, by providing high-quality infrastructure that meets the needs of the individual and society, and in line with the best international standards.

The tunnel's capacity corresponds to 65 tons of water per second, or 3,900 tons per minute, twice the flow of the Times River in London.

Climate change law

In 2020, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment will complete the preparation of the Federal Law on Climate Change, with the aim of unifying the framework for action at the national level, ensuring its efficiency to meet the expected challenges of climate change, and reducing its impact in all sectors.

The draft law includes setting all the institutional foundations guaranteeing the implementation of the regulations, and the necessary procedures to prepare for what will be imposed by climate change, and dealing with it in an effective manner, which includes reducing the severity of its repercussions, and adapting to it. The law covers four main aspects, which are the regulation and management of greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring climate adaptation, governance, roles and responsibilities Mandatory and voluntary mitigation and adaptation reports.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will be held from January 11 to 18, which includes a group of events that target different groups and multiple destinations, including the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the World Energy Forum of the Atlantic Council, the Future of Sustainability Summit, and the exhibition and forums of the World Summit Future Energy, the Abu Dhabi Forum for Sustainable Finance, and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony.

The week, through its initiatives and activities, stimulates the exchange of knowledge, the application of strategies, and the development of solutions to advance human progress.

Metro track

The year 2020 will witness the completion of the extension of the metro line to its seven new stations, which link the red line of the Dubai Metro and the Expo 2020 site. The line linking the current Nakheel Harbor and Tower metro station and the Expo site will extend over 15 km, and official operation is expected to start. For the calligraphy at the end of next May, five months before the opening of the Expo.

The launch to Mars

The "Probe of Hope" is launched on a mission to Mars in mid-July 2020, and it is planned to reach the Red Planet (Mars) by 2021, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the UAE federation.

The project is fully supervised and funded by the Emirates Space Agency, while the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center is developing the probe in cooperation with international partners, and the probe project has been planned, managed and implemented by an Emirati team, whose members rely on their skills and diligence to acquire all knowledge related to space exploration sciences and their application.

The probe will be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on a southern island in Japan, where it will be placed at the front of a carrier rocket similar to the one used for launching satellites. It will take between seven and nine months to reach Mars.

The space probe needs during its flight to change its position from time to time, in order to direct its solar panels towards the sun in order to recharge its batteries and then reorient its wave picker towards the planet, in order to maintain contact with the operations and monitoring center.

The mission aims to collect information about the layers of the atmosphere of Mars and study it to find out the reasons for the loss of hydrogen gases and oxygen gases, which are the main components of water from the upper layer of the atmosphere of Mars.

Mohammed bin Rashid Library

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library opens its doors in 2020, at a cost of one billion dirhams, and was implemented by Dubai Municipality. The library will include eight specialized libraries, and contain about one million printed, electronic and audio books.

The project includes the main building, which consists of a basement, ground floor and seven upper floors, in addition to a digital laboratory and book preservation laboratory, collection, processing and management of materials, a digital transformation laboratory, information center, public library, periodical library, children's library, and other activities that contribute to the expansion Children's awareness and encouragement to read, atlases and maps library, media and arts library, audiovisual publications, Internet services, youth library and classrooms, conference and conference rooms, and private collections library.

It is expected that one million people will benefit from the library annually, while it will contain 1.5 million printed books, two million electronic books, and one million audio books, while hosting more than 100 cultural and knowledge activities annually, and it is expected that it will undertake the printing and distribution of 10 million books during the coming years.

Traffic control center

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai will operate the traffic control center by mid 2020, and the center uses artificial intelligence to achieve three goals; support the management of major events such as Expo 2020, traffic prediction and management, preparation of rapid response plans and real-time decision-making, and monitoring incidents and cases Emergency and reduce handling time, which helps to provide immediate traffic information to the public about the state of the road network through new changing electronic boards and smart applications.

Self-driving vehicles

The streets of Dubai are expected to witness in 2020 the operation of self-driving vehicles, after the issuance of the technical regulations for self-driving cars in the first half of next year, by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (Specifications).

The smart vehicle can be described as a driverless transport vehicle, as it can walk without the need for a human component to drive it, and can be requested via smart applications, similar to "buses on demand" that the authority operated to serve passengers in areas with less demand for public buses.