He visited the pavilions of Morocco, Switzerland and the state of Baden-Württemberg
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets the CEO of "Wop"
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets the CEO of WOP International at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, met Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of the global "Wop" company.
During the meeting, which took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at the headquarters of the Leaders Building at Expo 2020 Dubai, His Highness was briefed on the development in the field of specialization of the global company, as well as its expansion plans during the next stage, in light of the great popularity it is witnessing. Global markets in the field of smart technologies, which monitor body temperature, blood oxygen rate, and other measurements that can determine the health status of humans, especially with the growing health awareness around the world, the increase in the demand for health technologies, and the acceleration of technological progress that It made these products more widely available worldwide.
The CEO of Woop, a wearable technology company based in Boston, USA, and one of the largest companies specializing in smart wearable devices used to measure fitness and physical health, expressed his appreciation for the ambitious future vision behind The great development that Dubai is witnessing as a major business center in the region, thanks to the environment that attracts investment and encourages various business sectors, especially the technology sector, which receives great interest in Dubai, is evident in the size of the growing community of technology companies, and the remarkable demand from major international technology companies to establish headquarters It is regional and regional in the emirate, thanks to the quality facilities granted and the high-level infrastructure established by Dubai over the years, which in turn supports the growth opportunities provided by the emirate, through which emerging companies have succeeded in reaching the world, through acquisitions worth more than several billion dollars. .
In addition, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured the Expo, which included a visit to the pavilions of Morocco, Switzerland and the German state of Baden-Württemberg, where His Highness was briefed on the experiences, products and innovations it offers, in addition to the presentation of its cultural and creative heritage. In the most important forum hosted by Dubai for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
During the visit of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai to the pavilion of the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco, which is located in the “Opportunities” area, under the slogan “Inheritance for the future .. From inspirational assets to sustainable development”, and in its design mimics the Moroccan village, His Highness was briefed on the elements displayed by the pavilion that highlight the identity Morocco, and sheds light on important stations from its ancient history, as well as reviewing its perceptions of the future, in an attractive framework using interactive technologies that provide the visitor with an abundance of information about Morocco.
The Morocco pavilion is distinguished by its environmentally friendly design, and it consists of 13 rooms distributed over seven floors, each of which focuses on a different part, including activities related to logistical support, mobility and sustainability, in addition to the artistic, cultural, creative and heritage fields that characterize Morocco, and the pavilion also includes a special section for one The most important discoveries, through which the oldest known traces of Homo sapiens, known scientifically as "Homo sapiens", who scientists believe lived in Morocco more than 300,000 years ago, were found in the Jebel Irhoud region.
The tour of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai at Expo 2020 Dubai included a visit to the pavilion of the friendly State of Switzerland, which is located in the “Opportunities” area, and is characterized by its design inspired by the desert environment, specifically Bedouin tents, and combines tradition and innovation, and symbolizes the relationship between East and West, It creates a unique presence through its mirrored crystal facade.
During his tour of the pavilion, His Highness was briefed on the concept of the design, which is based on the idea of a three-phase journey, which shares Switzerland's balance of culture and the beauty of nature, as well as the innovations that shape the future, and deals with the presentation of the strengths and opportunities available to Switzerland in the fields of education. , research, innovation, as well as the economic and investment opportunities that it promotes through its presence in the "Expo" as one of the most innovative and competitive countries.
One of the highlights of the Swiss Pavilion is the Crystal Cave, which transports visitors to the experience of a "sea of mist" and the atmosphere of the Swiss mountains, where 3D interactive technologies are used to take visitors to the top of those mountains in a simulation of the Swiss environment, which is characterized by its mountainous nature and green plains.
The pavilion is an ideal opportunity to learn, through interactive screens, the solutions offered by Switzerland to establish a sustainable future, as well as an opportunity to get acquainted closely with the technologies and innovations offered by the European country, and its scientific achievements.
With Switzerland being one of the world's leading producers of food, the pavilion provides an introduction to the most important food products that are famous in the world.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also visited the pavilion of the state of Baden-Württemberg, located in southwest Germany, where he was briefed on the many elements of economic excellence that the state enjoys, as part of the first independent participation in the "Expo" of a state within a state, while Baden-Württemberg is It is one of the largest and most important centers of the automotive industry in the world, where factories are concentrated for a number of the most prominent German car brands of international renown, most notably “Porsche” and “Mercedes-Benz”.
During his visit, His Highness listened to the most prominent elements of investment attraction enjoyed by the German state, which is promoted through the participation of 65 companies, offering many opportunities in the fields of technology and manufacturing, as well as the field of tourism, as the “Black Forest” in Baden-Württemberg is one of the regions Famous tourist attractions in Europe, and has earned its name due to its vast area, and the intensity of its darkness at night due to the density of evergreen pine trees, as well as the state's possession of more than 2,000 protected areas, which are interspersed with large areas of mountains, plains and lakes.
During his visit, His Highness watched a number of informational murals, displaying the most important features that distinguish Baden-Württemberg, and shedding light on its connection to its historical roots and culture, while continuing its contributions as one of the most important economic centers in the world, based on its keenness to maintain its advanced position in the world of innovation within the fields of The Fourth Industrial Revolution, medicine, smart services, and others. This German state ranks second in the world in terms of the proportion of spending on scientific research and development, compared to per capita income.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Hilal Saeed Al Marri, accompanied His Highness, the Crown Prince of Dubai, during his tour of the Expo.
• The Crown Prince of Dubai was briefed on the development in the field of "WOP" and its expansion plans.
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