In less than 400 days, the world will unite in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the much anticipated the Expo 2020 Dubai. Dubai has already exceeded expectations in preparation for what maybe would be a showpiece for the world.
According to the organisers, the emirate would, during the expo, have 75 entertainment events every day. 111,000 new jobs will be created by Expo 2020. There will be 173 days in Expo 2020, and nationals from more than 193 countries would be expected to participate.
With one year to go before the commencement of the expo, the countdown is on – the pavilions are being designed and constructed, tens of thousands of volunteers are signing up to get involved and Dubai is preparing to host what is set to be the biggest event in the history of expos.
The UAE won the right to host Expo 2020 and became the first country in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia to do so. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai promised that Dubai would “astonish the world”, come 2020. And a year to that date it is already happening.
With a massive ground area measuring 438 hectares . Dubai Expo 2020 located within the Dubai South district, close to Al Maktoum International Airport and easily reached from Dubai International Airport is undergoing its final stages of preparation.
Approximately 200 hectares will form the expo gated area, and the remaining 240 hectares will feature supporting amenities and facilities, including the Expo 2020 Village for participants and staff accommodation, warehousing, logistics, transport nodes, hotels, retail and a public park.
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The expo has four main entrances and three main sections, divided on its three subthemes (opportunity, mobility and sustainability) with Al Wasl Plaza at the heart. The plaza is said to bring together a physical manifestation of the main theme of the expo which is “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.” Significant events such as the opening and closing ceremonies will be held here.
The expo site is equipped with a metro system (DUBAI metro route 2020) that has the capacity to take 46,000 passengers per hour to and from the expo site in under 16 minutes from Dubai Marina. This location will be the hub to innovative ideas , serial networking, investment strategies from October 20, 2019 to April 10, 2021, including the world government summit- Expo 2020
The showpiece will kick off with the World Government Summit from November 22 to 25, 2020. It will be the biggest gathering yet since its inception with an expected attendance of over 10,000 high-profile officials, 30 international organizations and 600 experts and scholars.
The four-day summit aims to cement the event’s status as a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of governments worldwide.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, said: “His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid’s directives aim to join efforts and ideas of over 190 countries to draw a global roadmap for the future at the summit, contributing to the success of the region’s major international event — Expo 2020 Dubai.
“Set under the slogan, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,’ the summit also aims to provide a platform to share the UAE’s success story as an incubator of tolerance, diversity and coexistence among its residents coming from 190 nationalities.
The summit will highlight the successful government model of the UAE and share different experiences of world governments to innovate an efficient global government model and strengthen international cooperation to face rising economic challenges of a rapidly changing world.
The summit foresees the role of future technology advancements in shaping the future of governments and explores solutions to face universal challenges posed by disruptive technologies.
He said combining both events consolidate the UAE’s position as a melting pot of talents, hopes and aspirations that contributes to advancing the collective performance of world governments.
Among those who have confirmed they’re involved are 193 different countries, as well as several major businesses and educational institutions. Under the Policy One Nation, One Pavilion, every nation is required to have a pavilion at the expo. Major attendees include the UK which plans to showcase British “innovation, creativity and leadership” at its enormous pavilion.
Expo 2020 Dubai’s theme, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, will provide a platform to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration globally.”