Tag: Dubai Expo 2020

Categories
-Top News Dubai India News

Modi to Visit Dubai Expo

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the UAE in January 2022 to visit Expo 2020 and cement India’s bilateral ties with the friendliest Arab nation…reports Asian Lite News

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and UAE Minister of State Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi mentioned Modi’s forthcoming visit while addressing the India Global Conference in Dubai on Monday.

Sources in Delhi said the prime minister may add Kuwait to the itinerary. Since his first visit to UAE at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in August 2015, Modi has been focused on cementing ties with Abu Dhabi.

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

UAE is India’s third largest trade partner after the US and China with the trade volumes touching over $60 billion. India-UAE is aiming to achieve a target of $100 billion by 2025.

The January 2022 trip will be Modi’s fourth to the UAE; before him, the last PM to visit the UAE was Indira Gandhi, 32 years before his first visit. The UAE is home to more than three million Indian expatriates, the largest ethnic community in the emirates comprising professionals and blue-collar workers and their families.

India and the UAE are currently preparing for the third round of negotiations on a proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) that they hope to finalize in the first quarter of next year.

ALSO READ: India committed to strengthening regional cooperation, says Modi

The government has focused on strengthening strategic and energy ties with several West Asian countries, especially the UAE and Saudi Arabia. India, Israel, the UAE and the US recently held the first virtual meeting of their foreign ministers that focused on economic and business collaboration between the four countries. They are also working on holding the first in-person ministerial meeting of what has been described as a “new Quad”.

The new bloc is also expected to work on maritime security and infrastructure projects that leverage the strengths of the four countries. At the same time, India, Israel and the UAE have stepped up trilateral cooperation, especially after the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Categories
-Top News Dubai EXPO 2020

MBZ receives Bill Gates

MBZ receives Bill Gates

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday…reports Asian Lite News

Sheikh Mohamed discussed with Gates cooperation in combating diseases. They also reviewed the outcomes of joint cooperation and future initiatives after a decade of charitable collaboration.

Sheikh Mohamed lauded the levels of cooperation between the two sides and the results achieved, emanating from shared desire to help provide decent and healthy living standards to all people.

MBZ receives Bill Gates

He also stressed the importance of rallying efforts to eliminate preventable communicable diseases and to improve living conditions in the world’s poorest communities.

Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his global humanitarian initiatives and his commitment as key partner of the Foundation in its efforts to eliminate diseases.

He referred to the important support provided by the UAE, which contributed to improving living standards in many nations through better healthcare services and elimination of diseases.

Expo 2020

Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, received Bill Gates at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Bill Gates’ visit is significant, as Expo 2020 Dubai and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation joined hands to support grassroots innovators with the ambition and potential to improve the lives of people across a variety of complex, fragile or marginalised humanitarian settings.

Bill Gates visits Expo 2020 Dubai

Accompanied by Reem Al Hashemy, Gates toured the key projects of Expo Live, the global innovation and partnership programme that supports innovators who develop extraordinary low-cost solutions.

During the tour, Gates was briefed on the ‘Ideabatic’, a low-cost innovation developed by Kitty Liao of the UK, keeping vaccines and life-saving medicines fresh during long journeys to remote rural areas.

He was also impressed by ‘Desert Control’, a new technology developed by Atle Idland of Norway, to help create an agricultural revolution for arid regions. The invention uses Liquid NonoClay (LNC), a technology that converts poor soil into fertile land. It works more quickly and uses less water than conventional agricultural methods.

ALSO READ: Mohammed bin Rashid met Fiji’s PM at the Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020

After that, Gates toured the Sustainability Pavilion, which highlights technologies that consume zero energy. Speaking to Expo TV, Gates urged the world to speed up the implementation of its commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, with the deadline just eight years away.

He also said that the world was going through a difficult stage in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the success achieved, and called for more efforts for a fair distribution of vaccines.

Categories
Dubai EXPO 2020 UAE News

FAMILY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ‘INSIDE BURJ AL ARAB’

Package starts at AED 599 for two adults and two children, with the option to add signature experiences for even more unforgettable memories…reports Asian Lite News

Inside Burj Al Arab – the brand-new hotel tour from Jumeirah Group – has launched an exclusive family package just in time for the festive season, inviting visitors and residents both young and old to experience the wonders of Dubai’s icon first-hand through an intriguing journey of discovery.

FAMILY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ‘INSIDE BURJ AL ARAB’

Currently available for purchase on insideburjalarab.com, the new package starts from AED 599 for two adults and two children. Guests also have the option to upgrade their tour to sample Burj Al Arab Jumeirah’s infamous mixology. For AED 750, end your tour by soaking up shimmering views of the clear azure waters of the Arabian Gulf and stunning sunsets from new outdoor lounge, UMA, created exclusively for Inside Burj Al Arab guests.

From mesmerising views to fun learning opportunities and countless Instagrammable moments, there are a whole host of memorable and interactive experiences for the entire family just waiting to be shared. Your Royal Suite butler is ready to open the doors on a burst of colour, rich fabrics and a host of stories and snippets to share with your family.  With two floors dedicated to delivering a one-of-a-kind family outing, guests of all ages can truly immerse themselves in its magic through a series of interactive encounters including virtual reality displays, exciting video content showcasing key celebrity stunts, and a digital aquarium providing close-up experiences with some of the hotel’s more exotic inhabitants.

FAMILY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ‘INSIDE BURJ AL ARAB’

The Inside Burj Al Arab hotel tour has been specially curated for up to 12 visitors, with butler-guided groups setting off every 15 minutes from 9.30am to 8.30pm daily.

Book your visit in advance online at insideburjalarab.com or directly from the Ticketing Office and Welcome Lounge located at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. In the meantime, stay connected via social media and don’t forget to tag #InsideBurjAlArab in your posts.

ALSO READ: Sheikh Zayed Road turns into giant cycling track

Categories
Dubai EXPO 2020 World

Colombo Pavilion hosts cultural activities as part of UAE Golden Jubilee celebrations

The Colombia Pavilion at Expo 2020 is hosting a wide array of cultural activities during this whole month of December as part of the UAE Golden Jubilee celebrations providing visitors a glimpse of the nation’s culture, music, film and performing arts. The South American country’s pavilion will host a variety of events, including film series, performances, and exhibitions by prominent Colombian artists. As part of the celebrations, Colombia’s Minister of Culture Angélica María Mayolo Obregón is also visiting Expo 2020 between December 7 and 9 to meet with members of the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth. The visit aims to explore cooperation opportunities between UAE and Colombia, culminating in a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cultural initiatives. To kick-off its series of musical performances, on December 8 and 9 the awarded all-female musical group Guarura will be performing Joropo, a Colombian musical genre characterized mainly by the sounds of harp, capachos or maracas, bandola, bandolín, tiple, bandolón and guitar. The pavilion will also feature Julio Victoria, one of the most influential producers in Colombia’s electronic music scene, to entertain visitors with his distinct musical performance. In addition, from December 20 to 22, visitors will be enticed to dance with the beats of Joe Taylor & the Fire Band, from the Colombian Island of San Andres, for a reggae music concert, highlighting traditional Caribbean music and the sounds that hype up dance halls. Meanwhile, visitors can view the masterpieces of visual artists Sergio Mantilla Soler and Miguel Chaparro Alvis from December 28 to 30, including the artists collaborative work on their famous virtual installation 'Unibirds', inspired by Colombian biodiversity. The two Colombian artists worked together to help raise awareness about climate change and their works have been exhibited in various countries such as Japan, the United States, Belgium, and Germany, among others. The pavilion is also exhibiting Soler’s solo masterpieces which explore the relationship of human beings and the way they perceive and construct time, as well as Alvis’ exemplary projects of public art, sound, audiovisual, and scenography design. Visitors to the Terra Pavilion can also catch the special film-showing of Colombia’s famous ‘El Olvido que seremos’. This multi-awarded film, with a plot about an almost supernatural bond between a father and a son, is based on the book written by the Colombian writer Hector Abat Facciolince. Other films to be shown include Jinetes del paraíso, Jericó, los Ajenos, and El Piedra. In recent years, Colombian films have received international recognitions and nominations such as in the Oscar Academy and Goya Awards. The country also is also the host to the Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FICCI), the oldest film event in Latin America celebrating milestones in cinematography of Ibero-America and the world. The nation’s film and TV production industry has been positively growing and is known for exporting television programs in various markets. Colombia’s famous telenovelas have successfully crossed continents and have been aired in various platforms and channels across the world. Throughout the duration of Expo 2020, visitors can marvel at the famed ‘Reclining Woman’ sculpture at the Botero Garden located outside the nation’s pavilion. This iconic and massive work of art is one of the masterpieces of the Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. Master Botero is one of the most popular Latin American artists of the last century, thanks to his figurative style known as "boterismo." The nation’s cultural jewels, arts, music, and creativity are poised to charm visitors as they tour the Colombia Pavilion at Expo 2020 and attract them to visit the country for an unforgettable cultural experience. Colombia stands out as one of the top cultural tourism destinations, with nine cultural elements declared by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Colombia Minister of Culture set to sign memorandum of understanding with members of the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth..reports Asian Lite News

The Colombia Pavilion at Expo 2020 is hosting a wide array of cultural activities during this whole month of December as part of the UAE Golden Jubilee celebrations providing visitors a glimpse of the nation’s culture, music, film and performing arts. The South American country’s pavilion will host a variety of events, including film series, performances, and exhibitions by prominent Colombian artists.

As part of the celebrations, Colombia’s Minister of Culture Angélica María Mayolo Obregón is also visiting Expo 2020 between December 7 and 9 to meet with members of the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth. The visit aims to explore cooperation opportunities between UAE and Colombia, culminating in a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cultural initiatives.

To kick-off its series of musical performances, on December 8 and 9 the awarded all-female musical group Guarura will be performing Joropo, a Colombian musical genre characterized mainly by the sounds of harp, capachos or maracas, bandola, bandolín, tiple, bandolón and guitar. The pavilion will also feature Julio Victoria, one of the most influential producers in Colombia’s electronic music scene, to entertain visitors with his distinct musical performance.

In addition, from December 20 to 22, visitors will be enticed to dance with the beats of Joe Taylor & the Fire Band, from the Colombian Island of San Andres, for a reggae music concert, highlighting traditional Caribbean music and the sounds that hype up dance halls.

Meanwhile, visitors can view the masterpieces of visual artists Sergio Mantilla Soler and Miguel Chaparro Alvis from December 28 to 30, including the artists collaborative work on their famous virtual installation ‘Unibirds’, inspired by Colombian biodiversity. The two Colombian artists worked together to help raise awareness about climate change and their works have been exhibited in various countries such as Japan, the United States, Belgium, and Germany, among others.

The pavilion is also exhibiting Soler’s solo masterpieces which explore the relationship of human beings and the way they perceive and construct time, as well as Alvis’ exemplary projects of public art, sound, audiovisual, and scenography design.

Visitors to the Terra Pavilion can also catch the special film-showing of Colombia’s famous ‘El Olvido que seremos’. This multi-awarded film, with a plot about an almost supernatural bond between a father and a son, is based on the book written by the Colombian writer Hector Abat Facciolince. Other films to be shown include Jinetes del paraíso, Jericó, los Ajenos, and El Piedra.

In recent years, Colombian films have received international recognitions and nominations such as in the Oscar Academy and Goya Awards. The country also is also the host to the Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FICCI), the oldest film event in Latin America celebrating milestones in cinematography of Ibero-America and the world. The nation’s film and TV production industry has been positively growing and is known for exporting television programs in various markets. Colombia’s famous telenovelas have successfully crossed continents and have been aired in various platforms and channels across the world.

ALSO READ: Colombia celebrates Flowers Week at Expo 2020 Dubai

Throughout the duration of Expo 2020, visitors can marvel at the famed ‘Reclining Woman’ sculpture at the Botero Garden located outside the nation’s pavilion. This iconic and massive work of art is one of the masterpieces of the Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. Master Botero is one of the most popular Latin American artists of the last century, thanks to his figurative style known as “boterismo.”

The nation’s cultural jewels, arts, music, and creativity are poised to charm visitors as they tour the Colombia Pavilion at Expo 2020 and attract them to visit the country for an unforgettable cultural experience. Colombia stands out as one of the top cultural tourism destinations, with nine cultural elements declared by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Categories
Dubai EXPO 2020 UAE News

Mohammed bin Rashid met Fiji’s PM at the Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020

The two leaders discussed ties between the UAE and Fiji and explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries…reports Asian Lite News

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with Fiji’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, at the country’s Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai.

Mohammed bin Rashid met Fiji’s PM at the Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020

During the meeting, held in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Fiji’s Prime Minister and conveyed his sincere congratulations to the President of Fiji Ratu Wiliame Katonivere for being sworn in as the President of the country.

The two leaders discussed ties between the UAE and Fiji and explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Fiji’s Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama extended his congratulations to the UAE on the occasion of its 50th National Day and expressed his best wishes for the nation’s continued prosperity and progress. He also commended the constructive cooperation between the two countries and conveyed his country’s keenness to further strengthen its relations with the UAE.

Mohammed bin Rashid met Fiji’s PM at the Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020

During the tour of the Fiji Pavilion, located in the Opportunity District, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and Fiji’s Prime Minister were briefed about the Pavilion’s exhibits that highlight the country’s efforts to tackle the impact of climate change. The Pavilion also showcases the country’s efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Sheikh Mohammed also toured the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2020. Under the theme “Beauty connects People”, the Italian Pavilion embraces the concept of reusable design with three full-size, seaworthy boat hulls as its roof and a facade of nautical ropes made from recycled plastic.

ALSO READ: Mohammed bin Rashid attends graduation ceremony of two leadership development programmes

The Pavilion incorporates reusable design into its structure via the use of organic elements such as orange peel and coffee grounds in the construction materials and has a natural climate mitigation system that uses shading, misting and ventilation to replace air conditioning. (WAM)

  • Mohammed bin Rashid met Fiji’s PM at the Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020
  • Mohammed bin Rashid met Fiji’s PM at the Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020
Categories
-Top News Dubai EXPO 2020

Expo celebrates contribution of its volunteer workforce

Expo

Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated its 30,000-strong volunteer workforce as part of International Volunteer Day…reports Asian Lite News

Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated its 30,000-strong volunteer workforce on Sunday as part of International Volunteer Day, applauding their dedication and commitment to the World Expo, alongside their wider contributions to society.

A series of events and panel discussions, held in partnership with the Ministry of Community Development and the United Nations Volunteers Programme, brought together representatives of Expo and local volunteering services to highlight the vital role that volunteers play at Expo 2020 Dubai – and also the successes of the mega-event’s volunteer programme, the experience it offers participants, and the diversity of both the nationalities involved and the roles available.

HH-Sheikh-Nahyan-bin-Mubarak-Al-Nahyan

SHEIKH NAHYAN BIN MUBARAK AL NAHYAN, MINISTER OF TOLERANCE AND COEXISTENCE, AND COMMISSIONER GENERAL, EXPO 2020 DUBAI: “Expo 2020 Dubai volunteers are the embodiment of the UAE’s diverse and cooperation-loving community. We are proud that the volunteers – Emiratis and expatriates – demonstrate the best of our nation, and share with us the journey of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ through their dedication and commitment, providing visitors with the highest-quality service. Expo 2020 Dubai volunteers have put themselves in the service of the nation and humanity.

“The volunteering experience enhances an individual’s skills, and allows them to give back to society and contribute to building a meaningful legacy for the UAE and the world at large. And Expo 2020 is a remarkable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with valuable learning and networking opportunities.”

Ahmad Julfar, Director General of the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA), said: “Volunteering is a noble human value that enhances social cohesion. Our participation in this event highlights the importance of consolidating joint efforts, honouring volunteers, and improving the services provided to volunteers, enhancing the position of the UAE as an influential charitable and humanitarian country.”

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Expo 2020’s volunteer programme features 30,000 volunteers, occupying different roles, serving visitors and participants, with allocations based on skills and interests. In Sunday’s flagship event, a group of 50 volunteers representing their peers were honoured on the Jubilee Stage in a moment of recognition and universal celebration. High levels attendees at the open afternoon event, which adopted a ‘party’ atmosphere, included Sheikh Nahyan; Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai; and Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development.

The event began with the announcement of three global ‘Volunteer Heroes’, selected by the Ministry of Community Development, Emirates Foundation and the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE). They were Jonas Abujate, Provincial Youth Council of Cabo-Delgado; Kar Yeung Lam, Agency for Volunteer Service, Hong Kong; and Maja Sruk, Volunteers’ Centre in Zagreb, the latter accepting the award herself on stage.

Earlier on Sunday, experts also discussed how volunteers play an invaluable role in working to improve the lives of those around them, and looked ahead to the release of the UN’s State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR), which shows how volunteerism can play a central role in strengthening people-state relationships, promote better governance and help build more equal and inclusive societies.

ALSO READ: Hamdan honours 600 volunteers in Dubai

The UAE itself has several institutions dedicated to volunteerism that organise volunteer work and community-service activities throughout the country, helping young people develop skills and acquire experience. These bodies also support the principle of specialised volunteering – enhancing the attributes of volunteers according to their academic and practical specialisations, provided by the National Volunteering Platform, which allocates volunteers as a result of their interests and experiences.

International Volunteer Day on 5 December was designated by the United Nations as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism in various fields, and raise awareness about the important contribution of volunteers to society.

Categories
Dubai EXPO 2020 UAE News

Mohammed bin Rashid meets PM of Russia at Expo 2020

Mohammed bin Rashid meets PM of Russia at Expo 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with the Prime Minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, at Expo 2020 Dubai…reports Asian Lite News

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance.

During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Prime Minister Mishustin, praising the strong bilateral relations between the two countries under the leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Mohammed bin Rashid meets PM of Russia at Expo 2020

The meeting discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern and highlighted the importance of maintaining security and stability. Sheikh Mohammed and Prime Minister Mishustin also exchanged perspectives on accelerating global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to boost bilateral relations in various sectors to achieve the aspirations of both nations. The meeting also explored ways of facilitating cooperation between the private sectors of both countries. The UAE is currently home to more than 4,000 Russian companies.

The two sides expressed optimism about enhancing partnership and cooperation in vital sectors, including: trade, investment, energy, industry, innovation, financial services, banking, customs, food security, agriculture, education, transport, information, communication technology, media, culture, tourism, sports, environmental protection, natural resource management, circular economy, fourth industrial revolution and space.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee; H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security; and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai.

ALSO READ: Mohammed bin Rashid visited Algerian Pavilion at Expo 2020

The UAE is Russia’s largest trade partner in the Gulf region, accounting for 55% of the total trade between Russia and the GCC region. During the first half of 2021, the value of non-oil trade between the UAE and Russia reached about $2 billion, a significant growth of more than 80% compared to the same period last year.

The UAE is also a top Arab destination for Russian investments, accounting for nearly 90% of Russia’s total investments in Arab countries. On the other hand, the UAE is the largest Arab investor in Russia, with a contribution of more than 80% of the total Arab investments in Russia. The volume of foreign investments exchanged between the UAE and Russia is about $1.8 billion. (WAM)

  • Mohammed bin Rashid meets PM of Russia at Expo 2020
  • Mohammed bin Rashid meets PM of Russia at Expo 2020
Categories
Dubai EXPO 2020 UAE News

Expo 2020 marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with a flagship event located at the Nexus for People and Planet venue…reports Asian Lite News

Expo 2020 Dubai marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with a flagship event located at the Nexus for People and Planet venue, exploring issues such as inclusive accessibility, education, decent work, innovation and technology, and sport.

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

This year’s theme for IDPD, which is celebrated annually on 3rd December, is ”Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.” Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Community Development and in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), the ‘Shaping an Inclusive Future for All’ specialist event featured talks by leaders in government and business, artists and athletes, to demonstrate the achievements of people of determination and showcase the ways individuals and organisations can work together to achieve inclusion.

DINA STOREY, HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY OPERATIONS, EXPO 2020 DUBAI: “In line with inclusion being one of the UAE’s key values, the team behind Expo 2020 is diverse, inclusive and dedicated to the task of delivering an exceptional Expo for all to the world, with people of determination playing an important role in the event’s lead-up and delivery. Expo 2020 is proud to be hosting this event marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities and looks forward to sharing its outcomes with the world.”

Speakers at the event included Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development; Maria-Francesca Spatolisano, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs; Vladimir Cuk, Executive Director of The International Disability Alliance; Daniela Bas, Director of the Division for Inclusive Social Development, UN DESA and Dr. Victor Pineda, Founder and President, The Victor Pineda Foundation.

The multi-format event included lightning talks and moderated panels where participants shared success stories of bold approaches, partnerships and ecosystems that foster innovation and accelerate change by and for people of determination. Topics range from how to create a more accessible world for persons with disabilities to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Disability is referenced across the SDGs, specifically in the areas of education, growth and employment, inequality, accessibility of human settlements and data collection.

ALSO READ: Dubai Expo Celebrates Golden Jubilee

Expo 2020 Dubai is committed to creating opportunities for people of determination. Playing an active role in shaping the entire Expo experience, people of determination are among Expo 2020 volunteers and employees, while the entire site has been designed to be accessible for all, ensuring everyone is part of a global experience that celebrates the diversity of the world and encourages an inclusive future for humanity.

IDPD is a global observance celebrated every year on 3rd December with a motive to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society. According to the UN, nearly one billion people out of the total population i.e, 7 billion or approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability.

Categories
-Top News EXPO 2020 Travel

Free Expo 2020 tickets for inbound travellers

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Dubai is offering inbound travellers to the emirate free Expo 2020 tickets…reports Asian Lite News

As part of the UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations, the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security in collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, is offering inbound travellers to the emirate free Expo 2020 tickets.

Free Expo 2020 tickets for inbound travellers

The tickets, which will be offered for two weeks from today (Wednesday, 1 December), will enable travellers to visit the mega global event that features the participation of 192 countries.

All inbound travelers entering Dubai through its various ports, including tourists, residents and citizens, will receive the free tickets. The initiative is part of the Council’s efforts to promote events in Dubai, showcase the emirate’s capabilities, and encourage travelers to explore Dubai’s diverse events and attractions.

ALSO READ: Indian team wins World School Chess Tournament at Expo 2020

Running until 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 highlights music, architecture, technology and culture from around the globe as part of its packed events calendar. The global event provides visitors the opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of countries across the world. The event also brings together the world’s brightest minds through its Programme for People and Planet, which offers a platform for the free and open exchange of new ideas and innovation. Expo 2020 Dubai is the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.

Categories
Dubai EXPO 2020 UAE News

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Adaljiza Magno at Expo 2020

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Adaljiza Magno, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of East Timor, at Expo 2020 Dubai…reports Asian Lite News

During the meeting, both sides discussed their bilateral ties and the cooperation between their countries in areas of mutual concern.

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Adaljiza Magno at Expo 2020

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the visit of Magno, and both ministers talked about the role of Expo 2020 Dubai in reinforcing the cooperation between the UAE and East Timor and its importance to promoting international partnerships and coordination between countries in all areas, most notably economic ones.

ALSO READ: Abdullah bin Zayed receives Teodoro Locsin at Expo 2020

Magno congratulated Sheikh Abdullah on the occasion of the UAE’s 50th National Day, lauding its prominent leading regional and international stature. (WAM)

  • Abdullah bin Zayed receives Adaljiza Magno at Expo 2020