His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai has officially announced the countdown for Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest cultural event to gather the global community towards creating solutions for a better future.
In 100 days, the UAE will be the first country in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region to have a World Expo in the biggest worldwide gathering since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expo 2020 Dubai, set to start on 1st October, is relied upon to draw more than 25 million visitors from everywhere the world to find extraordinary innovations. The mega occasion expects to drive collaboration and innovation to develop genuine solutions as the world heads into a post-pandemic economic recovery.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum tweeted, “100 days to go for Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest cultural event. 100 days to go for the gathering of 192 nations in Dubai in the biggest global event since the outset of the pandemic to usher in a new phase of recovery.”
“50,000 employees have set up 192 pavilions and 30,000 volunteers are ready to welcome the world at Expo 2020 Dubai.”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added, “Expo 2020 Dubai will provide the space for the largest and most inclusive cultural and knowledge exchange in the world,” noting that, “Expo 2020 Dubai will pave the roadmap for key economic, development and cultural trends of the post-COVID-19 era.”
“Our success in hosting the world’s largest cultural event reflects the power of human solidarity in overcoming the pandemic.”
He added, “the global community is preparing for a new stage of collaboration by harnessing science and technology to combat the pandemic. Expo 2020 Dubai provides the platform for sharing knowledge and innovations.”
“Through Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE is bridging cultures and galvanizing efforts and aspirations towards creating a better future for everyone.”
“People from every corner of the globe are welcome to join the once-in-a-lifetime inspiring and enlightening experience that pays testament to human creativity. We will meet at Expo 2020 Dubai,” His Highness stated.
Expo 2020 Dubai sets multiple milestones as the first World Expo to be held in the MEASA region in the 170-year history of the mega-events. It will also be the first global event since the advent of the coronavirus outbreak.
Every participating nation will have its pavilion. Countries will be grouped not by their geography, but under Expo2020s three sub-themes of Opportunity, Mobility, and Sustainability- areas seen as crucial for building a better future for humankind.
More than 200 nations, multilateral organizations, businesses, and educational establishments will come together to develop innovative solutions to pressing difficulties confronting the world. The variety of participating countries and associations makes Expo 2020 Dubai the most comprehensive and worldwide World Expo ever to be organized.
The UAE will have the mega event with tight COVID-19 precautionary steps and a protected climate where around 90% of the population have been vaccinated against COVID-19, positioning the country among the best five countries in the vaccine distribution rate.
Expo 2020 Dubai coincides with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee, introducing a brilliant chance to share the UAE’s successful experience and inspiring story with the world.
Over its half-year span, Expo 2020 Dubai features the most recent developments in a variety of fields that will have a meaningful and positive impact on people’s lives.