It reflects the quest to build a more optimistic, peaceful and prosperous future
The UAE's ambassador to the United States: "Expo Dubai" is the culmination of the progress made by the UAE over the past 50 years
Yousef Manea Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States of America.
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The UAE Ambassador to the United States of America, Yousef Manea Al Otaiba, affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai reflects the UAE’s endeavor to build a more optimistic, peaceful and prosperous future for the whole world. Working together for a better tomorrow for humanity.
He said - in an interview with the Emirates News Agency "WAM" on the occasion of the Expo 2020 Dubai, which will start on the first of next October - that the UAE, thanks to the vision of its wise leadership, has become a center of civilizational and cultural radiation and a beacon of values of tolerance, diversity and integration, and the world shares its values and ideas during this global event. .
On the importance of the UAE hosting this global event and its role in stimulating collective international action, he stressed that it is a unique honor and privilege for the UAE to be the first Arab country to host the World Expo, which coincides with the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the Union, and comes as a culmination of the march of progress and achievement made by the state on For 50 years, it also reflects our new vision for our region as a progressive model that looks to the future with confidence, embraces diversity and encourages innovation.
He added that the UAE encourages continuous cooperation to face the most pressing and complex challenges facing societies, and with the start of the world opening up in light of the “Covid-19” pandemic, the need for cooperation is now greater than ever, and we are proud to provide possible assistance to facilitate this wide participation in “ Expo 2020 Dubai” and that we share our values and ideas with the world in pursuit of a better future for all.
He said that the Expo slogan "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" highlights the strength and importance of cooperation and partnership, and the location of this global forum provides a platform for all from around the world over the course of six months to meet and cooperate in ways that we have not been able to follow during the past year due to the repercussions of the "Covid-" pandemic. 19».
Yousef Manea Al Otaiba stressed that “Expo 2020 Dubai” will undoubtedly be an influential event, as it is one of the first and largest international gatherings in light of the global efforts made to get out of the repercussions of the pandemic, and the topics he focuses on, namely sustainability, mobility and opportunities reflect some of the main future priorities of the UAE from contributing to Solving climate change problems leads to space exploration and youth empowerment. Therefore, the exhibition will dedicate a pavilion to each of these topics, in which emerging technologies and innovative ideas in these areas that will lead to lasting and positive environmental, social and economic change will be presented.
He added that "Expo 2020 Dubai" will also help to focus more on areas that countries, leaders and individuals can contribute to their development and development in the future.
On the role of the World Expo as an inclusive platform for humanity on the basis of love, peace and coexistence, he said that the UAE is a center of radiation for the values of diversity, tolerance and integration, and more than 200 nationalities reside on its land, and we are keen to continue to promote these values in our society on a daily basis.
He added that in 2019, we received His Holiness Pope Francis, Pope of the Catholic Church in the UAE, the first ever visit to the Arabian Peninsula, where he held a mass in front of 180,000 people in Zayed Sports City, and in the same year Abu Dhabi hosted the first Special Olympics World Games in the region It gathered 7,500 athletes, 20,000 volunteers, and half a million spectators in the largest humanitarian and sports event, stressing that "Expo 2020 Dubai" builds on the legacy of these events and reflects the UAE's comprehensive vision for the future, by bringing together 191 participating countries to showcase their cultures and promote mutual understanding and respect among peoples.
He pointed to the important role of the exhibition in preparing future young leaders and motivating them to excel and innovate and consolidate a sustainable legacy for future generations. Attractive to young people from all over the region.
He stated that in the Arab youth survey for 2020, young people ranked the United Arab Emirates as the best place to live, expressing his hope that the experiences that young people will experience at Expo 2020 Dubai will inspire them to continue creativity and innovation, and that they will have the opportunity to learn about different cultures and countries. .
On the issue of climate change, which is an important focus in the work of Expo 2020 Dubai, he said that the UAE is aware of the need to work to overcome the negative effects of climate change, and has made great strides in developing advanced technologies to reduce harmful carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of energy sources. energy, and promoting reliance on clean and renewable energy sources.
He explained that the country is taking strict measures to mitigate the effects of climate change, as well as encourage innovative sustainable solutions. An important element of the UAE's approach in this framework is working with international partners such as the United States of America, as the UAE was one of the 40 countries that participated in the White House Leaders Summit On climate, which was held in April 2021, at which time a UAE-US bilateral initiative was announced with the support of several other countries to accelerate innovation and research and development in the field of agriculture. We are committed to advancing programs to address global climate, and we will remain a major partner in the international effort to address climate change.
He pointed out that Expo 2020 Dubai will provide a global platform to highlight all the achievements of the country over the past 50 years, and highlight the many areas in which the UAE occupies a leading position in the region, from sustainability to technical development to empowering women.
He said that visitors to the "Expo" will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the progress and progress that the UAE has reached, as well as learn about the country's plans and aspirations in the next 50 years.
And he indicated that the World Expo will be one of the most diverse international exhibitions ever, and pays great attention to knowledge exchange and joint cooperation to achieve a better future for future generations, which has become more urgent today than ever before.
He said, "It is important for us to show the international community that the UAE seeks to build a more optimistic, peaceful and prosperous future for all, and (Expo 2020 Dubai) is an inspiring model that reflects our endeavors to achieve these noble goals."
And about the volume of trade exchange between the UAE and the United States of America and the role of the World Expo in exploring broader prospects for bilateral cooperation.
Yousef Manea Al Otaiba said that despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the “Corona” pandemic, the UAE and the United States continued to work closely to strengthen and diversify bilateral economic relations. In 2020, the volume of trade exchange between the two countries exceeded $17.8 billion, and for the 12th year in a row it was The UAE is the largest market for US exports in the Middle East, and this close economic cooperation brings economic prosperity to our two countries.
He added that in June 2021, officials from the United Arab Emirates and the United States met in Washington to attend the eighth annual Economic Policy Dialogue sessions between the two countries, where they discussed expanding cooperation in the sectors that will be presented at Expo 2020 Dubai, including climate, health care, women's empowerment and other topics. He stressed that the two countries enjoy a close partnership in a range of fields, and it is expected that Expo 2020 Dubai will deepen these relations and push them to broader horizons.
The United States of America Pavilion at Expo Dubai extends over an area of 36,000 square feet, and provides a unique experience for visitors to celebrate American values and culture under the slogan “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of the Future.” Innovations and inventions.
The pavilion includes a model of the "Falcon 9" rocket, which was launched by "SpaceX", in addition to other exhibits, including stone pieces from the moon, one of the robotic vehicles that landed on the surface of the moon and many others.
The United States of America will participate in a number of events and activities that will be organized by Expo Dubai. The pavilion’s content program includes various musical and artistic events, in addition to activities specialized in various scientific and technical fields, as well as a review of the importance of the education sector and how it is developing due to modern technologies, in addition to opportunities Business, Trade, Investment, Science and Information Technology.
• 36 thousand square feet of the size of the United States pavilion in the «Dubai Expo».
Expo 2020 Dubai will help focus more on areas that countries, leaders and individuals can contribute to their development in the future.
Expo 2020 Dubai reflects the UAE's comprehensive vision for the future, by bringing together 191 participating countries to showcase their cultures and promote respect among peoples.
The UAE encourages continuous cooperation to address the most pressing and complex challenges facing societies.
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