During her speech at the “Forum of Ambassadors and Heads of Representative Missions of the State”
Latifa bint Mohammed: "Expo Dubai" is a beacon of cultural exchange
Latifa bint Mohammed: "The UAE has worked for decades in building a strong and sustainable infrastructure for the flourishing of the creative economy, which included the construction of museums and cultural institutions."
Reem Al Hashemi: "The first exhibition of its kind to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, succeeded in restoring hope to the global community."
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Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Council, stressed the importance of Expo 2020 as a beacon for cultural and knowledge exchange, noting that the global event brought together countries of the world to share their cultures and their latest capabilities and build bridges. Communication and dialogue and opening avenues of cooperation in many fields and levels.
Her Highness added, during a speech entitled "Future Cultural Prospects for the UAE", within the 16th Forum of Ambassadors and Heads of Missions Abroad, which concluded recently, and whose sessions were held on its fourth and fifth days at the Museum of the Future and the "Expo Dubai": "The UAE and its leadership have always believed The importance of the culture and creativity sector in enriching the lives of its people since the beginning of the union, and the important role that this sector plays in national, economic and political growth, as global studies indicate the enormous potential of this sector, which is an integral part of the success of many sectors, which makes it an essential tributary to the output It is a key player in promoting sustainable development.”
Her Highness pointed out that "the UAE has worked extensively for decades in building a strong and sustainable infrastructure for the prosperity of the creative economy, which included the construction of museums and cultural and creative institutions, and the provision of a supportive environment for creators and workers in this field, with the aim of making the UAE a leading scientific center in creativity and innovation and a destination for workers in the field." this field".
For her part, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimi, in a speech entitled "Beyond Expo 2020 Dubai", thanked and thanked the work teams participating in the exhibition for the great efforts they made to make the global event a success, noting that her happiness lies in The UAE has accomplished what it committed to do, and was able to bring 192 countries together, as the first exhibition of its kind to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region succeeded in restoring hope to the global community, and helped renew the commitment to the themes of the international event, represented in “opportunities and mobility” and sustainability.”
Regarding the importance of the Dubai Expo, she stressed that it "symbolizes human solidarity and communication between people.
But most importantly, the event is a recognition of the fact that only through collaboration, strong communication, and the sharing of experiences, best practices, and information, can we truly overcome global challenges.”
She pointed out that the number of visits to "Expo Dubai" reached more than 21 million visits, as the visitors witnessed many events and programs, and took the opportunity to enjoy all that this event offers, which brought together leaders of countries and governments, businessmen, and peoples of different cultures in this version of the exhibition. (World Expo), which is a celebration of international cooperation.
Among the most beautiful building and pavilions of the exhibition
The participants in the 16th Forum of ambassadors and heads of missions abroad toured the Museum of the Future, the most beautiful building on earth, during which they were briefed on the features of the museum, which is a scientific and intellectual center, and the largest platform in the region for the study, foresight and design of the future.
On the final day, they toured the pavilions of "Expo 2020 Dubai", during which they were briefed on the cultural and civilizational traditions that characterize the participating countries.