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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said that conserving resources by rationalising their use is one of the main challenges facing humanity…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 toured a number of pavilions at the Sustainability District at Expo 2020, including those of Seychelles and Montenegro. His Highness was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; and H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said that conserving resources by rationalising their use is one of the main challenges facing humanity. Consolidated global efforts to ensure the sustainability of resources is essential to ensure the prosperity and wellbeing of future generations.

The UAE recognised the need to address this critical issue at an early stage of its development, thanks to the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. All its mega projects across sectors have taken into account the need to balance development and resource conservation. This approach towards sustainable development has guided the country’s growth over the last 50 years and will continue to inform its development in the next 50 years, His Highness said.

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The Vice President began his tour with a visit to the Vision Pavilion, which is based on His Highness’s book ‘My Story’ that narrates his life through 50 stories. Paying tribute to His Highness’s contributions to the development of the UAE and Dubai, the Pavilion acquaints visitors with HH Sheikh Mohammed through a more personal lens. An emotional journey offers glimpses into the influences that transformed a young boy into a visionary leader, and an extraordinary man who is admired both by his people and by the many expatriates who call Dubai home.

Guided through a multisensory experience, visitors to the Pavilion have an opportunity to learn about His Highness’s childhood and passions, and the traditional Emirati values instilled in him by his father and grandfather as well as the experiences that influenced his bold vision for Dubai and the UAE. The design of the Pavilion illustrates His Highness’s passion for nature and the natural environment in which he grew up.

Sheikh Mohammed visited the Seychelles Pavilion, which showcases the natural beauty and history of the nation’s islands, the steps being taken to safeguard them, and the opportunities to take part in their preservation. During the tour, His Highness learned about the country’s conservation efforts, its strategic ‘Blue Economy’ initiatives and other projects being implemented to secure the country’s present and future.

The Seychelles Pavilion is designed to highlight the importance of treasuring nature. Drawing from the country’s lost treasure myths and treasure hunting culture, the Pavilion features the hidden treasures of the island nation.

Later, His Highness toured the Montenegro Pavilion, which showcases the European country’s natural wonders, focusing on five key elements: sea, mountains, rivers, lakes and biodiversity. The Pavilion also offers visitors an opportunity to relive the most significant episodes from the country’s rich history and enjoy its world-famous traditional hospitality.

During the tour, His Highness expressed his appreciation for the efforts being undertaken across the globe to preserve and protect the environment and save the planet.

Sheikh Abdullah praised the Saudi participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, describing it as a qualitative addition to the mega event…reports Asian Lite News

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai embodies the aspirations of the GCC countries towards a promising and prosperous future, and “reflects a history of joint Gulf action with an inspiring and rich path that led us to achieve qualitative achievements across all fields”.

During his visit to a number of GCC pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheikh Abdullah said, “Today, at Expo 2020 Dubai, we share our love, brotherhood and cooperation to work together and consolidate the positive global reputation of the GCC countries and achieve comprehensive and sustainable development for our peoples.”

His Highness began his tour by visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion, located in the Opportunity District. It is the second-largest pavilion in the global event, with a total area of 13,059 sqm, and bears the slogan ‘The sky is the limit’.

Sheikh Abdullah praised the Saudi participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, describing it as a qualitative addition to the mega event.

He was briefed on the inspiring experiences that the pavilion offers to visitors, informing them about the future of the Kingdom and its innovative and qualitative projects that reflect its unlimited ambition to achieve a prosperous and sustainable future for its people, under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Abdullah also visited the Qatar Pavilion, which is located in the Opportunity District, bears the theme ‘Qatar: The Future is Now’, and learned about the distinguished features of Qatari culture and heritage and also embodies its aspirations for a brighter and sustainable future in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.’

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During his visit to the pavilion, Sheikh Abdullah was also briefed on several projects implemented by the country and its preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, expressing his wishes for Qatar success during hosting this prominent global sporting event.

His Highness also visited the Kuwait Pavilion, which is the largest in terms of size and area in the history of its participation in World Expos.

Located in the Sustainability District under the theme ‘New Kuwait: New Opportunities for Sustainability’, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed learned about the inspiring messages that underpin the pavilion, most notably the country’s goals to establish a sustainable future for future generations, in line with the Kuwait Vision 2035 ‘New Kuwait’.

His Highness, while watching the huge panoramic screen that tops the pavilion, was briefed on the important stations in the history of Kuwait and its participation in World Expos, praising its keenness to be present in the global event hosted by the UAE.

During his tour of the Oman Pavilion, located in Expo’s Mobility District, Sheikh Abdullah expressed his admiration for the dazzling design of the pavilion, which was inspired by one of the icons of nature, the ‘Frankincensee’ tree, to express the authenticity of the Omani heritage.

He was also briefed on the pavilion’s various sections and programmes, which align with the Oman Vision 2040.

Sheikh Abdullah, during his visit to the Bahrain Pavilion at the Opportunities District, learned about the prominent views of the pavilion on the cultural, historical and economic elements that Bahrain enjoys from the perspective of density, as it is known as one of the countries with the highest rates of population density, which contributes to creating promising opportunities for achieving sustainable development.

H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, visited Expo 2020 Dubai…reports Asian Lite News

His Highness toured many of the participating pavilions, including those of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, and learned about the cultural, heritage, economic and other aspects they showcase He exchanged cordial talk with the participating delegates about the importance of their countries’ participation in this key global event and their plans to introduce their history, and culture, and experience to other participants.

Sheikh Hamed extended his appreciation to the organisational teams for their efforts to ensure the success of the world’s greatest show.

His Highness stressed that Expo 2020 Dubai is a global platform for communication and learning about the achievements of the participating countries, the cultures of their peoples, and their future outlook.

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He pointed out that the exhibition constitutes a cultural and tourist destination that gathers togethers the world’s cultures, achievements and the latest innovations of his countries. In one place which provides new opportunities for cooperation and rapprochement between the peoples of the world.