Ahmed Al-Khatib: A plan and incentives to attract companies and businesses to “District 2020”
The legacy of «Expo» .. a new city
CEO of Real Estate Development and Delivery at Expo 2020 Dubai: Ahmed Al Khatib.
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The CEO of Real Estate Development and Delivery at Expo 2020 Dubai, Ahmed Al-Khatib, confirmed that “the special plan (District 2020), which constitutes the legacy stage after the end of the activities of (Expo Dubai), is very clear, as we explored during the (Corona) crisis new horizons for business. And the great shift towards technology in all countries of the world.”
Al-Khatib added, to "Emirates Today", that "the technologically strong infrastructure, which was built in (Expo Dubai), will continue in the legacy stage (District 2020), and it will be a major attraction for companies and institutions specialized in the field of innovation to come to this destination." Pointing out that the focus will be more on companies interested in technology and innovation, to open their headquarters at the exhibition site.
The vision of District 2020 is to be a city of everything new, a vision that strongly embodies Dubai's active approach to the future, by providing an environment that is a "vital laboratory" that allows individuals to fully realize their potential, and enables companies to explore, develop and test new inventions and ideas In one of the world's most connected cities.
ambitious program
The CEO of Real Estate Development and Delivery at Expo 2020 Dubai explained that, “Currently, Terminus Technologies, the official robotics partner of Expo 2020 has signed a contract to establish its first headquarters outside China in District 2020, and there is a plan and incentives to attract Companies and businesses to them,” noting that the focus will also be on small, medium and emerging companies, as we will greatly support them and we will also work through the plan and program “Scale 2 Dubai” in this context.
Al-Khatib stated that District 2020 has signed several major partnership agreements that contribute to stimulating the innovation environment and its emerging projects, noting that the Scale 2 Dubai program seeks to support emerging projects and small companies with high capabilities to establish their businesses in the UAE within the " District 2020, and from there to the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and other global markets.
Foreseeing the future
The Expo 2020 Dubai site, with all its state-of-the-art digital and physical infrastructure, will be transformed into District 2020, which will develop and expand in the legacy of the international event, within the framework of a unique vision that anticipates the future prospects strongly.
District 2020 represents a unique model for the future city that puts people at the forefront of its priorities, in order to achieve the requirements of the new global economy based on innovation and talent and supported by the latest technologies and designs that humanity has reached, for the sake of humanity.
Through its human-centred approach and infrastructure design, District 2020 fosters a system that focuses primarily on meeting the needs of companies and supporting the future workforce in a world witnessing rapid developments, especially after the pandemic.
With one of the most connected sites with an advanced information and communication technology infrastructure, District 2020 will work, after the conclusion of the Expo 2020 Dubai, to integrate innovative applications of the latest smart technologies, such as the Internet of Things, to meet challenges and improve services that enable society to It becomes smarter and more sustainable.
This will be supported by the Urban Lab in District 2020, which is an open data platform and testing environment in which organizations can test their solutions to urban challenges within a live urban environment.
It also designed the unique human-centred physical environment in District 2020 - which reuses 80% of the infrastructure and distinctive architectural landmarks designated for Expo 2020 Dubai - with the aim of enhancing cooperation mechanisms and spaces that support innovation and ensure prosperity.
This destination will meet the future needs of the work environment and innovation-driven companies, which increasingly seek to enhance flexibility and focus on the concept of health and safety.
Overall, District 2020 provides a modern environment that aims to empower a diverse segment of companies.
basic sectors
District 2020 focuses on key sectors, including smart logistics, smart transportation, fourth industrial revolution technologies and smart cities, as part of a strategy specifically designed for the future, to make this smart city of great importance to those interested in the fields of artificial intelligence.
As part of its strategy aimed at building a global innovation system for smart logistics services, "District 2020" has already attracted a number of world giants in industry, technology and logistics services.
• The official robotics partner of "Expo 2020" signed a contract to establish its first headquarters outside China in "District 2020".
Ahmad AL khateeb:
• "The technologically strong infrastructure that was built in (Expo Dubai), will continue in the legacy phase (District 2020)."
• “(District 2020) represents a unique model for the future city, which puts people at the forefront of its priorities.”
role model
The Expo 2020 Dubai site is already achieving the highest standards of health, sustainability and mixed-use urban design, making it a role model in these areas, so District 2020 will benefit a large number of international companies and innovation-based companies, and will enable them to thrive in this environment ready for the future. Thanks to its privileged location and easy access to regional and global markets.