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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Reem Al Hashimy presents UAE’s bid to host World Expo 2020 in Dubai at the Diplomatic Circle Dinner hosted by Dubai Chamber
H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Executive Bid Committee, called upon the country’s diplomatic corps to support and lobby for the Emirate’s bid to Dubai Expo 2020 which lies at the heart of the UAE’s vision as a cosmopolitan nation.
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- Dubai, UAE: H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Executive Bid Committee, called upon the country’s diplomatic corps to support and lobby for the Emirate’s bid to Dubai Expo 2020 which lies at the heart of the UAE’s vision as a cosmopolitan nation.
“Our passion for bringing people together drives our desire to bring the World Expo to Dubai and for the first time to the Arab World, Africa and South Asia. The cities that host the exhibition are never the same after the event as it lasts for over six months and is valuable to the society,” she said.
H.E. Al Hashimy was speaking in an interactive session at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised first Diplomatic Circle Dinner of the year at Park Hyatt Dubai hotel on Tuesday. H.E. Hamad Buamim, Director General, and board members and directors of Dubai Chamber, and over 60 ambassadors, consul generals, business counsellors and officers representing major countries of the world attended the dinner.
H.E. Reem Al Hashimy emphasized the important role that the Diplomatic Corps and the business community play in strengthening the UAE’s commercial ties and partnerships with the rest of world in an effort that is spearheaded by the Dubai Chamber along with other Chambers throughout the UAE.
The high profile networking event launched by Dubai Chamber last year has evolved into an ideal venue for the multi-cultural Diplomatic Corps and the Chamber’s officials and members to interact, exchange notes and discuss new business opportunities offered by Dubai and their respective countries while promoting the Emirate as an ideal destination for trade and commerce.
In her keynote address, H.E. Al Hashimy stated that “the UAE’s success has been built on an unwavering determination to create something positive in the region, for the region – this World Expo will be yet another manifestation of this noble premise.”
Furthermore, H.E. Al Hashimy added that the Dubai Expo 2020 is truly a world event as the city of Dubai alone is home to over 200 nationalities, thus attracting visitors from all corners of the world who already, today, either visit us or connect through us.
She also informed that since its launch in London in 1851, the expo has encouraged innovation, dispersed knowledge and fostered cultural diversity.
H.E. Al Hashimy further stressed that the World Expo in the past has changed lives and continues to educate the public and promote innovation in the service of human progress as she informed that the Expo’s slogan, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, will promote exchange of ideas and development of the world economy, culture, science and technology.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has said that ‘Connected thinking is the best hope for progress and for successful and peaceful existence in the generations to come,” she stressed.
The UAE Minister of State informed that Dubai offers excellent infrastructural facilities to the exhibitors as the Emirate provides access to two thirds of the world’s population or over 2 billion people within eight hours’ reach and world-class logistics with 100 containers loading in 60 seconds, and an integrated network of land, sea and air transport which allow the cargo to reach their destination from the ports within an hour’s time.
Affirming Dubai Chamber and the business community’s support to Dubai Expo 2020, H.E. Buamim, stressed that Dubai Chamber will continue to promote Dubai as an international business hub and a world-class lifestyle destination.
“For 2012, Dubai Chamber will look at exploring and expanding its business network to key growth areas like Latin America, East Europe, Africa and South East Asia which are some of the geographical locations that have been identified earlier this year, he said adding, “Locally, we will introduce new processes and business solutions that will help enhance Dubai business community’s competitiveness and its ability to seek new business ventures both regionally and internationally.”
In his welcome address, H.E. Buamim, who appraised the gathering with latest trade figures of Dubai and Dubai Chamber members, said the idea behind this initiative is to update the diplomatic community with Dubai’s economic growth which is based on the data collected from the members of Dubai Chamber.
The Director General of Dubai Chamber pointed out that encouraged by the members’ performance in 2011, the New Year started on a positive note and the growth rate will continue in the year 2012. He further stressed that with the Chamber achieving the highest exports and re-exports figures in its history of operations also showed that the trade sector is once again the frontrunner of Dubai’s economic growth as tourism, logistics and financial services too recorded strong performances and played a major role in the economy, he said.
He took pride in the fact that Dubai ranked 9th amongst the world’s 10 most popular business destinations, 18th in the global top 20 cities by international visitor spending and 9th among the top 20 destination cities by international visitors in 2011 which is a clear indication of the high status Dubai enjoyed on the global economic scene.
“Our members’ exports and re-exports last year equated to AED 246 billion, which is 14.5% higher compared to the 2010 level and reflected the importance of trade in the economic growth of Dubai while the members’ exports and re-exports recorded 12% growth in February 2012 compared to February 2011, to reach AED 19.7 billion, added H.E. Buamim.
Dubai also enhanced its reputation as a centre for international exhibitions, conferences and events with the resounding success of annual events like the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai Airshow, Cityscape Global, Gitex and many more as the Dubai International Airport registered highest tourist arrivals while the hotel occupancy was at its maximum last year, he said.
The ATA Carnet system, which Dubai Chamber launched last year, will be an asset for the Emirate’s bid to Dubai Expo 2020, as it provides the catalyst for the global exhibition and conferences industry to import goods free of Customs duty into the country, thus proving a major incentive for more international participation in Dubai events, added H.E. Buamim.
He called upon the diplomats to support Dubai Chamber’s new appraoch to explore emerging markets of the world and to highlight and promote the various Foreign Direct Investment opportunities offered by the Emirate and encourage investors from their countries to set up businesses in Dubai.
H.E. Buamim also urged the diplomatic corps and to use Dubai’s strategic location in reaching out to consumers in the region and the rest of the world and to have a frequent exchange of trade missions and business networking meetings to consolidate the Emirate’s bilateral ties with global businesses as well as to promote Dubai as an international business hub.
Dubai’s appeal to global investors lies in its open door policy, world-class infrastructure, transparent laws and the stringent economic policies of the Government in supporting the unprecedented growth across all economic sectors of the Emirate, he said.
On its part, Dubai Chamber supports Dubai retain its position as the most recognised source of competitive advantage among businessmen belonging to a hue of multi-national backgrounds. “Dubai is not resting on its laurels. We are all committed to enhancing the business environment and strengthening Dubai’s status as a global business hub and I would like to assure Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy that we are all behind the Expo Dubai 2020 bidding and are determined to see it succeed and come to the UAE,” said H.E. Buamim.
Source :http://www.dubaichamber.com/news/reem-al-hashimy-presents-uae%E2%80%99s-bid-to-host-world-expo-2020-in-dubai-at-the-diplomatic-circle-dinner-hosted-by-dubai-chamber
UAE lobbying hard to get support for World Expo 2020
Diplomats affirmed their preparedness to support the country's bid
The UAE has been lobbying hard to get support to host World Expo 2020 in Dubai through interacting with diplomatic community as part of intensified efforts by the government and semi-government institutions.
Speaking at The Diplomatic Circle Dinner hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Executive Bid Committee, urged the diplomatic community in the UAE to convey the message to their respective governments back home for its bid to host World Expo 2020.
“The UAE's success has been built on an unwavering determination to create something positive in the region, for the region - this World Expo would be yet another manifestation of this noble premise,” Al Hashimy added.
“This part of the world is not only an emerging market, but its demographic is primarily young. The youth play a significant role in determining the fabric of the society, in all its aspects - political, cultural, and certainly commercial. Integrating such ideas and thoughts, and connecting with one another is a central element defining the prosperity of any society,” she said while addressing the diplomats in Dubai on Tuesday night.
However, she also highlighted the success and growth of Dubai making it an important contender for the World Expo 2020.
In November 2011, the UAE officially presented its bid to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris to host the World Expo in Dubai between January 4 and June 30, 2020.
The winner among the five candidate cities – which include Ayutthaya (Thailand); Ekaterinburg (Russia); Izmir (Turkey) and Sao Paulo (Brazil) – will be announced by the BIE following a vote by its 160 member nations in November 2013. This was the first visit by the BIE officials since the country submitted bid for the event.
A BIE delegation visited the UAE last month and held talks with various government officials. The UAE has proposed hosting the six-month expo at “Exhibition City,” a 400-hectare site to be constructed on the southwestern edge of Dubai, adjacent to Dubai World Central, home to Al Maktoum International Airport, which will host the 2013 Dubai Airshow.
“Dubai Expo 2020 will seek-out and attract forward thinkers and innovators to showcase great achievements, to promote new ideas and to share roadmaps for progress through customized exhibitions, pavilions and events,” Al Hashimy told diplomats.
“Dubai is a destination for millions - who either visit, or who live here. We want our Expo to hold true to the Dubai spirit, and make it your expo too,” she added.
The diplomats affirmed their preparedness to support the UAE bid and hailed Dubai's potentials to host World Expo 2020 given its outstanding potentials and its international prestigious reputation.
DCCI Director-General Hamad Buamim also highlighted the role Dubai has played as bridge over the years between East and West.
Buamim stressed that Dubai will achieve increasing growth rates in all sectors and fields in 2012 following a successful year of recovery in 2011 where the Dubai succeeded in achieving leadership in key growth sectors mainly trade, financial, logistics and tourist services for their role in leading growth.
Source : http://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-lobbying-hard-to-get-support-for-world-expo-2020-2012-03-29-1.451020
By Waheed Abbas
Published Thursday, March 29, 2012
Speaking at The Diplomatic Circle Dinner hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Executive Bid Committee, urged the diplomatic community in the UAE to convey the message to their respective governments back home for its bid to host World Expo 2020.
“The UAE's success has been built on an unwavering determination to create something positive in the region, for the region - this World Expo would be yet another manifestation of this noble premise,” Al Hashimy added.
“This part of the world is not only an emerging market, but its demographic is primarily young. The youth play a significant role in determining the fabric of the society, in all its aspects - political, cultural, and certainly commercial. Integrating such ideas and thoughts, and connecting with one another is a central element defining the prosperity of any society,” she said while addressing the diplomats in Dubai on Tuesday night.
However, she also highlighted the success and growth of Dubai making it an important contender for the World Expo 2020.
In November 2011, the UAE officially presented its bid to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris to host the World Expo in Dubai between January 4 and June 30, 2020.
The winner among the five candidate cities – which include Ayutthaya (Thailand); Ekaterinburg (Russia); Izmir (Turkey) and Sao Paulo (Brazil) – will be announced by the BIE following a vote by its 160 member nations in November 2013. This was the first visit by the BIE officials since the country submitted bid for the event.
A BIE delegation visited the UAE last month and held talks with various government officials. The UAE has proposed hosting the six-month expo at “Exhibition City,” a 400-hectare site to be constructed on the southwestern edge of Dubai, adjacent to Dubai World Central, home to Al Maktoum International Airport, which will host the 2013 Dubai Airshow.
“Dubai Expo 2020 will seek-out and attract forward thinkers and innovators to showcase great achievements, to promote new ideas and to share roadmaps for progress through customized exhibitions, pavilions and events,” Al Hashimy told diplomats.
“Dubai is a destination for millions - who either visit, or who live here. We want our Expo to hold true to the Dubai spirit, and make it your expo too,” she added.
The diplomats affirmed their preparedness to support the UAE bid and hailed Dubai's potentials to host World Expo 2020 given its outstanding potentials and its international prestigious reputation.
DCCI Director-General Hamad Buamim also highlighted the role Dubai has played as bridge over the years between East and West.
Buamim stressed that Dubai will achieve increasing growth rates in all sectors and fields in 2012 following a successful year of recovery in 2011 where the Dubai succeeded in achieving leadership in key growth sectors mainly trade, financial, logistics and tourist services for their role in leading growth.
Source : http://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-lobbying-hard-to-get-support-for-world-expo-2020-2012-03-29-1.451020
By Waheed Abbas
Published Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
UAE lobbying hard to get support for World Expo 2020
Diplomats affirmed their preparedness to support the country's bid
The UAE has been lobbying hard to get support to host World Expo 2020 in Dubai through interacting with diplomatic community as part of intensified efforts by the government and semi-government institutions.
Speaking at The Diplomatic Circle Dinner hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Executive Bid Committee, urged the diplomatic community in the UAE to convey the message to their respective governments back home for its bid to host World Expo 2020.
“The UAE's success has been built on an unwavering determination to create something positive in the region, for the region - this World Expo would be yet another manifestation of this noble premise,” Al Hashimy added.
“This part of the world is not only an emerging market, but its demographic is primarily young. The youth play a significant role in determining the fabric of the society, in all its aspects - political, cultural, and certainly commercial. Integrating such ideas and thoughts, and connecting with one another is a central element defining the prosperity of any society,” she said while addressing the diplomats in Dubai on Tuesday night.
However, she also highlighted the success and growth of Dubai making it an important contender for the World Expo 2020.
In November 2011, the UAE officially presented its bid to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris to host the World Expo in Dubai between January 4 and June 30, 2020.
The winner among the five candidate cities – which include Ayutthaya (Thailand); Ekaterinburg (Russia); Izmir (Turkey) and Sao Paulo (Brazil) – will be announced by the BIE following a vote by its 160 member nations in November 2013. This was the first visit by the BIE officials since the country submitted bid for the event.
A BIE delegation visited the UAE last month and held talks with various government officials. The UAE has proposed hosting the six-month expo at “Exhibition City,” a 400-hectare site to be constructed on the southwestern edge of Dubai, adjacent to Dubai World Central, home to Al Maktoum International Airport, which will host the 2013 Dubai Airshow.
“Dubai Expo 2020 will seek-out and attract forward thinkers and innovators to showcase great achievements, to promote new ideas and to share roadmaps for progress through customized exhibitions, pavilions and events,” Al Hashimy told diplomats.
“Dubai is a destination for millions - who either visit, or who live here. We want our Expo to hold true to the Dubai spirit, and make it your expo too,” she added.
The diplomats affirmed their preparedness to support the UAE bid and hailed Dubai's potentials to host World Expo 2020 given its outstanding potentials and its international prestigious reputation.
DCCI Director-General Hamad Buamim also highlighted the role Dubai has played as bridge over the years between East and West.
Buamim stressed that Dubai will achieve increasing growth rates in all sectors and fields in 2012 following a successful year of recovery in 2011 where the Dubai succeeded in achieving leadership in key growth sectors mainly trade, financial, logistics and tourist services for their role in leading growth.
Source : http://www.emirates247.com
The UAE has been lobbying hard to get support to host World Expo 2020 in Dubai through interacting with diplomatic community as part of intensified efforts by the government and semi-government institutions.
Speaking at The Diplomatic Circle Dinner hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Executive Bid Committee, urged the diplomatic community in the UAE to convey the message to their respective governments back home for its bid to host World Expo 2020.
“The UAE's success has been built on an unwavering determination to create something positive in the region, for the region - this World Expo would be yet another manifestation of this noble premise,” Al Hashimy added.
“This part of the world is not only an emerging market, but its demographic is primarily young. The youth play a significant role in determining the fabric of the society, in all its aspects - political, cultural, and certainly commercial. Integrating such ideas and thoughts, and connecting with one another is a central element defining the prosperity of any society,” she said while addressing the diplomats in Dubai on Tuesday night.
However, she also highlighted the success and growth of Dubai making it an important contender for the World Expo 2020.
In November 2011, the UAE officially presented its bid to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris to host the World Expo in Dubai between January 4 and June 30, 2020.
The winner among the five candidate cities – which include Ayutthaya (Thailand); Ekaterinburg (Russia); Izmir (Turkey) and Sao Paulo (Brazil) – will be announced by the BIE following a vote by its 160 member nations in November 2013. This was the first visit by the BIE officials since the country submitted bid for the event.
A BIE delegation visited the UAE last month and held talks with various government officials. The UAE has proposed hosting the six-month expo at “Exhibition City,” a 400-hectare site to be constructed on the southwestern edge of Dubai, adjacent to Dubai World Central, home to Al Maktoum International Airport, which will host the 2013 Dubai Airshow.
“Dubai Expo 2020 will seek-out and attract forward thinkers and innovators to showcase great achievements, to promote new ideas and to share roadmaps for progress through customized exhibitions, pavilions and events,” Al Hashimy told diplomats.
“Dubai is a destination for millions - who either visit, or who live here. We want our Expo to hold true to the Dubai spirit, and make it your expo too,” she added.
The diplomats affirmed their preparedness to support the UAE bid and hailed Dubai's potentials to host World Expo 2020 given its outstanding potentials and its international prestigious reputation.
DCCI Director-General Hamad Buamim also highlighted the role Dubai has played as bridge over the years between East and West.
Buamim stressed that Dubai will achieve increasing growth rates in all sectors and fields in 2012 following a successful year of recovery in 2011 where the Dubai succeeded in achieving leadership in key growth sectors mainly trade, financial, logistics and tourist services for their role in leading growth.
Source : http://www.emirates247.com
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Dubai’s Bid as 2020 World Expo Host
Thoughts of young generations of nationals and expatriates living in the country, especially students of universities such as American University of Sharjah (AUS) will be integrated in Dubai’s bid for hosting the 2020 World Expo.
This was stated during a visit to AUS on 1 March, by Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
Dr. Peter Heath, Chancellor of AUS, received Loscertales, who was accompanied by Reem Ebrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State and Managing Director of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo; Laurence Levy, in charge of coordination for 2020 candidates; and Dimitri Kerkentzes, BIE Head of Cabinet. Also present were Dr. Nada Mourtada-Sabah, Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs; Dr. Cleve McDaniel, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration; and Saeed Al Shamsi, Director of Public Relations.
“Your tour of AUS is not meant only for you to see the marvellous facilities and higher education infrastructure our universities have but also raise the idea of integrating thoughts of youth, such as AUS students, who come from over 80 different nationalities, into the general idea of Expo 2020 bid by Dubai,” Al Hashemi told Loscertales. She emphasized that connecting people, especially the young generation, is at the heart of the UAE’s vision as a cosmopolitan nation facilitating greater cooperation and understanding between people and cultures.
Chancellor Heath welcomed Al Hashemi’s call and expressed the university’s readiness to cooperate in generating ideas and thoughts from AUS students in all disciplines. He briefed the guests on the historical development of the university since its establishment 15 years ago by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for it was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the region. AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on the American model.
“The main purpose of EXPO is education and to let young people learn best practices from EXPO as well as from experiences of different countries,” said Loscertales supporting the idea. He also expressed satisfaction over visiting AUS which he described as directly connected to society. “Congratulations for this excellent university which constitutes an important element for progress and social change for the future of the country,” he added.
Chancellor Heath also took the guests on a tour of the various facilities on campus, including the College of Architecture Art and Design where Loscertales reviewed the modern design of the building and reviewed a project where students invented innovative textile designs for the various industries. The tour also included the AUS Library Building.
Source : http://www.uni.ae
Friday, March 2, 2012
Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions visit the port of Jebel Ali
This visit comes in support to host the UAE World Expo 2020 and see the possibilities available in the state and qualify to win to host the World Expo 2020 in Rehab Dubai. in the presence of HE Reem Al Hashimi, Minister of State and Director General of the Higher Committee to host the Expo 2020 World in Dubai .. received by Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and General Manager DP World - UAE attended by Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Executive Director of Operations at DP World - UAE and a number of senior officials of the company .. Mr. Wskirtales accompanied by Lawrence Levi coordinator candidates in 2020 and Dimitri Kirquintz Director of the International Bureau of Exhibitions Skirtales and who have a tour of the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone, where was General Secretary of the International Exhibitions Bureau expressed interest in the management of port operations based on the technology, as well as facilities handling containers. and the delegation listened to a brief plans for DP World to add 5 million TEUs (length 20 feet) to the power port of Jebel Ali for up to 19 million TEUs by 2014. The teacher that the port of Jebel Ali is the gate of a global task for the shipment of goods, a critical place to facilitate the growth of trade in the region as it is one of the assets and capabilities important to qualify the UAE and Dubai to win a host World Expo 2020. said Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Executive Director of Operations at DP World - UAE, over the 40 years ago contributed facilities DP World - UAE significantly in the process of development in the Dubai and the UAE and the region in general and through the provision of effective services for supply chain and supports port of Jebel Ali continued growth of the Emirate of Dubai and the UAE and strengthen the country's position as a trading center in the Middle East
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Secretary General of Bureau International des Expositions
WAM Abu Dhabi, Mar 01, 2012 (WAM)--H. H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Chairman of National Media Council has stressed that the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is witnessing huge development in all fields.
He added that the country has become a hub for specialised exhibition industry in the light of more diversified economy, appropriate business environment and advanced infrastructure that have attracted investors and businesspersons worldwide.
Sheikh Abdullah made the remarks, while receiving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Bureau International des Expositions' (BIE) Secretary General in the presence of Reem Al Hashimi, State Minister, Director General of the Higher Committee for hosting World Expo Dubai 2020. Also present were Dimitri Kerkentzes, Chief of staff, BIE, and Laurence Toledo, Coordinator for World Expos.
The UAE FM said during the meeting that "we are keen on showing the real face of this part of the world, which is characterised with openness, tolerance and diversity. The UAE is well prepared to present the best offer to win the bid to host World Expo 2020." He added that "we are proud of the efforts being exerted to depict the open and creative nature of the UAE to the world", adding that this progress was attained over the last four decades. He expressed hope that the UAE would mark five decades of its foundation, while hosting World Expo 2020.
Sheikh Abdullah said the hosting of Expo 2020 in the UAE in general and Dubai in particular will be unique as many multinational visitors will pour into the country, citing the strategic location of the UAE, state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern airports and seaports as other advantages.
"We will be honoured to host visitors to see the openness and tolerance being enjoyed by the UAE," he added.
Sheikh Abdullah said that the UAE is keen on developing the exhibition industry in the framework of liberalised economic policy adopted by the state. He noted that the Expos are not only commercial and economic gatherings, but also cultural platforms that bring peoples from different cultural backgrounds together to exchange knowledge and expertise.
For his part, Loscertales said the UAE had managed to succeed since its participation at World Expos over the last four decades, adding that its participation proved that the country occupies an important position in the world expos map. He lauded the Dubai infrastructure, which qualifies the city to be one of the tough competitors to host Expo 2020.
The UAE competes for hosting World Expo 2020 with Russia, Brasil, Turkey and Thailand. The winner will be announced in 2013.
Source : http://www.wam.ae
Thursday, March 1, 2012
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum receives BIE Secretary General
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Mohammed bin Rashid exchanges views on Expo 2020 with Loscertales
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received the Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales at Zabeel Palace today.
In presence of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the official who is visiting the country to examine Dubai's credentials to host World Expo 2020.
Sheikh Mohammed exchanged with his guest views on the importance of hosting the World Expo 2020 from an economic, tourist and cultural point of view.
Sheikh Mohammed asserted that the United Arab Emirates, since its establishment, focused on building world-class infrastructure in the areas of health, education, sports, housing, services utilities, tourism and exhibition and other important facilities.
Sheikh Mohammed said it is others who evaluate the achievements of the UAE in all fields, underlining Dubai's capability to host the World Expo 2020; the large-scale, global, non-commercial event.
For his part, BIE Secretary General Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales said he was impressed with the qualitative progress he had seen in the UAE in terms of integrated infrastructure of transportation, telecommunications, conferences, exhibitions, shopping malls in addition to other facilities that make Dubai a true modern destination by all standards.
The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Higher Committee on Expo 2020 and Dubai Civil Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State and Managing Director of the Higher Committee on Expo 2020 Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimi, Commander General of Dubai Police Lt. General Dahi Khalfan Tamim and members of the Higher Committee on Expo 2020 in addition to senior officials.
Source : http://www.sheikhmohammed.ae
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