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.

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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

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum receives BIE Secretary General

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.

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UAE launches campaign to host 2020 World Expo in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates launched today the country’s campaign to host the 2020 World Expo in Dubai. Following an official bid submitted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the global campaign will underscore why Dubai is the ideal candidate to host this international event that takes place once every five years.

The campaign kicked off in parallel with the first official visit to the UAE, since the country submitted its bid in November, by Mr. Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the intergovernmental organisation in charge of overseeing the calendar, bidding, selection, and organisation of World and International Expos. During his visit to the country, the BIE Secretary General is meeting a range of high-level decision-makers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Under the theme, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” the 2020 World Expo in Dubai will serve as a global hub for ideas and a springboard for creativity, according to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of the Emirates Group, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo.

Addressing regional and international media at a briefing today in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed said, “Since 1851, World Expos have provided significant opportunities to engage the world community in a shared project. This is also our goal, here in Dubai, where we unite peoples and cultures from across the globe every day.”

“Expos are unique events of international cooperation dedicated to the communication of innovation and the promotion of global dialogue,” said Mr. Loscertales. “We look forward to learning more about the UAE project, its vision and its bid campaign for hosting World Expo 2020 in Dubai.”

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and Managing Director of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo, said that “By connecting people, which lies at the heart of our vision as a cosmopolitan nation, we can foster greater cooperation and understanding between peoples and cultures. By connecting minds, we celebrate our common aspirations and work to create a brighter future. That is our vision for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai.”

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.

In November of last year, the UAE officially presented its bid to the BIE in Paris, France, to host the World Expo in Dubai between January 4-June 30, 2020. The bid is being led by the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo.

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.

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Dubai, UAE Expo 2020 launches its bid at a press conference in Dubai. Pictured, from left to right: Mr Hilal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre; Mr Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE); His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of the Emirates Group, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo; Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and Managing Director of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo.