The UAE submits final plans in support of its bid to host World Expo 2020

The Bid Dossier is delivered to the BIE’s headquarters in Paris

His Excellency Mohamed Meer Abdalla Al Raeesi, the UAE’s Ambassador to France, has submitted the country’s official Bid Dossier in support of its bid to host World Expo 2020 to the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the intergovernmental body in charge of overseeing the bidding, selection and organisation of World Expos.

Taking 10 months to produce, the 640-page document contains the details of the UAE’s vision for the 2020 World Expo. It discusses the Dubai Expo 2020 theme as well as plans for the Dubai Expo 2020 Site, event visitors, promotion, financial costs, environmental impact and ideas about the legacy to the host city and beyond.

The Bid Dossier will be sent to representatives of all 161 member countries of the BIE.

The five competing cities were required to submit their plans to the BIE by Monday’s deadline and are now not allowed to make any further submission. BIE officials will review the Bid Dossiers in detail before visiting each country to assess the plans.

His Excellency Mohamed Meer Abdalla Al Raeesi, the UAE’s Ambassador to France, has submitted the country’s official Bid Dossier in support of its bid to host World Expo 2020 to Mr. Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, General Secretary of the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris.

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and Managing Director of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, said, “We have prepared a distinctive dossier to convey an authentic portrait of our Nation and its vision to deliver an unforgettable World Expo in the UAE. In line with our theme – Connecting Minds, Creating the Future – Dubai Expo 2020 aspires to be a celebration of innovative new partnerships offering enduring benefits for future generations. I am confident that the Bid Dossier is a thorough piece of work and a deep portrayal of our capability to host such a mega-event on the eve of our 50th anniversary.”
Dubai, UAE, is competing against four other candidate cities bidding to host the 2020 World Expo, including Ayutthaya (Thailand); Ekaterinburg (Russia); Izmir (Turkey); and Sao Paulo (Brazil).

The winning city will be announced in November 2013 following a vote by the 161 member nations of the BIE.

About the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo in Dubai: 
The Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo was formed by decree by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, serves as Chairman of the Committee.

Additional Committee members include: His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director-General of His Highness the Ruler’s Court of Dubai, who serves as Deputy Chairman; Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and the Committee's Managing Director; His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority; His Excellency Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality; Major General Khamis Mutar Al Muzainah, Deputy Commander General of Dubai Police; and Mr. Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Committee submits regular reports directly to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed on the outcomes, milestones, challenges, solutions, proposals and recommendations towards achieving the ultimate goal of ensuring success in hosting World Expo 2020.


For further information about the UAE bid, please visit: 

·        Website: www.expo2020dubai.ae
·        Facebook: www.facebook.com/DubaiExpo2020
·        Twitter:@Dubaiexpo2020

The Emirates in Expos, Abu Dhabi, first participation at Expo'70 :

A friend asked me the question some time ago: "what about United Arab Emirates in the Expos? Since when and how many participations?"

It's a fact that the United Arab Emirates, young federal state was created in 1971, only 41 years ago ... it's perfectly normal that this story related to Expos is also recent.

Since the Expo '70 in Osaka until 2012 Yeosu, there can be 15 different Expos ... regarding the participation of the Emirates, the first one was in Japan, Osaka, in 1970, thanks to the presence of the pavilion of Abu Dhabi, federal capital of the country, composed by seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm al Qaiwain.
This first participation will be followed by five others with the United Arab Emirates: Seville in 1992, in Hanover in 2000 in Zaragoza in 2008, Shanghai in 2010 and Yeosu in 2012.


There are 6 entries since the creation of the UAE 41 years ago, but since Expo '70, if we take it into account all interests of countries that are parties of the Arab world, there is a total of 80 entries, which is far from negligible in just four decades.
Not to mention the Arab countries involved since the first expos: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, etc ...

Back on this first participation in Japan, of the Abu Dhabi pavilion :

Abu Dhabi pavilion is a reconstruction of simple fortresses but impressive that coast in the ancient times. These fortresses served as residence or as gathering places of worship for the sheikhs or tribal leaders. Although built with simplicity, some survived the combined assault of man and nature.

They are still silent but eloquent witnesses of the Arab tenacity.

The pavilion is distinguished by its minarets, one round and one square, and includes exhibition halls and cinema.

The country and its people are presented with films and objects presented in alcoves around the main minaret. Under the theme "Abu Dhabi, Past, Present and Future", this pavilion offers a broad overview of the activities and achievements of the small emirate.

The exhibition gives an idea of ​​the enormous amount of work and considerable progress made ​​since the beginning of the reign of His Highness, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nehiyan and how oil revenues are used for the well-being of the people.

Abu Dhabi's past, the role of the sea and pearl fishing in the lives of people is treated with picturesque paintings.

Highlight of the exhibition: a replica of a romantic scene of the "Thousand and One Nights" to entertain visitors to the manner of the Arabs in the past centuries.

The pavilion of Abu Dhabi was at the center of the Expo '70 in Osaka, besire the artificial lake near Avenue Bridge Senri.

Expo 2020 site masterplan unveiled in Paris

Expo 2020 team reveal plans for Dubai Trade Centre-Jebel Ali 
to support country’s 2020 World Expo bid.

Dubai, UAE; November 23rd, 2012: In a major step for the UAE’s 2020 World Expo campaign, the Expo 2020 team unveiled the masterplan for Dubai Trade Centre-Jebel Ali, the proposed site to host the six-month event if the country’s bid is successful. The site was selected due to its strategic location, equidistant between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and adjacent to the Dubai World Central airport and Jebel Ali Port, providing ease of access for the millions of international and local visitors expected. The unveiling took place in Paris, France, during a presentation at the 152nd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the intergovernmental body in charge of overseeing the bidding, selection and organisation of World Expos.

The site masterplan, which was designed by HOK, Populus and Arup, is a manifestation of the country’s Expo bid theme: Connecting Minds, Creating the Future. At the core of the site isan open plaza called Al Wasl (“the connection”) – a historical name for Dubai, and branching out from the plaza are three main zones that symbolise the bid’s sub themes of sustainability, mobility and opportunity. Inspired by traditional Arab souks, the site integrates the UAE’s unique architectural heritage and environment of vibrancy and trade with the requirements of the Expo to foster the fundamental principles of innovation, partnership and collaboration between participants and visitors.

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and Managing Director of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, highlighted the site’s visitor capacity and plans for its long-term use after 2020.

“Today, we are very pleased to share the masterplan for Dubai Trade Centre-Jebel Ali, our proposed site to host the 2020 World Expo,” Her Excellency said. “This 438-hectare site will be one of the largest ever used for a World Expo and will ensure an unforgettable experience for the event’s 25 million visitors, who will collectively make upwards of 33 million visits. Throughout the development process, we have also sought to ensure that the site will serve as a permanent attraction beyond 2020 and will enhance further the UAE’s long-term appeal as a premier destination for high-profile global events.”

The design is aligned to the legacy proposition and future use of the site, with the main walkways shaded by a photovoltaic fabric structure, which will capture solar energy to generate clean power, plus contribute nearly 50 per cent of the power requirements that are needed for Expo.

Commenting on the environmental sustainability of the site, Mr. Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre, said: “Legacy planning will be deployed at the earliest stages of Expo preparations, leveraging every opportunity for Dubai Expo 2020 to re-energise research, innovation and collaboration across the site, and truly resonating the core principles of our bid theme and sub themes. Every element of the masterplan has been designed with due consideration to its after-life and with a defined strategy for re-use, striking a balance between long-term requirements for the city as well as the six months of Expo operations. The Dubai Trade Centre-Jebel Ali Site has been master-planned to create a legacy in environmental sustainability for the BIE and the global community, while delivering a cost-efficient and viable infrastructure for Dubai and the region.”

This presentation is the third of five opportunities the UAE will have to formally support its bid to the BIE in the lead up to the November 2013 selection of the host nation for the Expo. The night preceding the presentation, the Expo 2020 team welcomed members of the international diplomatic community, including BIE officials, to a special Expo 2020 reception at the Palais Garnier to celebrate the country’s bid.

Dubai, UAE, is competing against four other candidate cities bidding to host the 2020 World Expo, including Ayutthaya (Thailand); Ekaterinburg (Russia); Izmir (Turkey); and Sao Paulo (Brazil).

The winning city will be announced in November 2013 following a vote by the 161 member nations of the BIE.


Site Web : www.expo2020dubai.ae
Facebook : www.facebook.com/DubaiExpo2020
Twitter : @Dubaiexpo2020

BLOG : http://expo2020-dubai.blogspot.fr/

Expo 2020 DUBAI UAE in Paris - November 21, 2012

Yesterday evening at the Paris Opera, the candidature of Dubai had an appointment with the world of Expos during an evening that will stay I think, memorable for all attendees.

Dubai Expo 2020, to present its candidature for Expo 2020 chose a prestigious setting, which we imagine, is quite in mind that Dubai and the UAE want to give in this project.

Imagination and power are certainly the key words of this bid always very dynamic and innovative.
Of course, as everyone will have noticed, this is a candidacy that provides the means to get there, and that is certainly very strong.

This is already the shock when we arrive at the place of the event. For the occasion, the UAE bid gave to the Paris Opera a beautiful dress of blue lighting, recalling the color of the candidacy of Expo 2020 Dubai.
It's also noted that the Parisians and tourists passing seem amazed, admiring and discovering this monument beautifully and artistically dressed!

It was not a simple reception, but already a full evening to learn about Dubai's project, in a very fun and very "Expo" in the form of an initiation, somewhat similar to the visit a real pavilion, such as those you can find in the real World Expos!

After a very warm welcome and well organized, we can visit the gallery, where panels, displays, models and fabulous decors informed us about the content of the Dubai bid, on its goals and expectations.

Needless to comment on the reactions of the guests. Members of various diplomatic corps, the delegates of the Bureau International des Expositions, delegations ... everyone appreciated the effort to implement a pleasant and entertaining presentation of this application.

It was a little hard to leave this long gallery of the pavilion, with so many interests.

We also have the pleasure of meeting a group of young people win a contest organized by Expo 2020 Dubai UAE, on an artistic creation in different fields, supporting the bid. We extend our warmest congratulations.

It's now time to continue the tour and visit the Grand Foyer of the Opéra de Paris, a welcome cocktail.

The Grand Foyer for this event is indeed a great choice.
The reception actually starts at 20h, with a nice concert by Sara Al Qaiwani, the famous soprano UAE. Pure bliss!

Sara Al Qaiwani, international Emirati opera singer.

Then we hear the welcome speech of His Highness Sheikh bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the World Expo 2020 bid and Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State, and Managing Director of the Higher Committee for the World Expo 2020 bid.

His Highness Sheikh bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the World Expo 2020 bid.

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State, and Managing Director of the Higher Committee for the World Expo 2020 bid.

If something appears mainly in these speeches, it's the immense will of Dubai to organize this Expo, we can even speak of a national concern! Surrounded by a team of quality professionals, they want to put themselves in a strong position to achieve their goals.
Then, we have the pleasure of listening to an exclusive performance of the famous international singer Leona Lewis, a feast for the ears ... performance will continue again in the evening after dinner.

International headline artist, Leona Lewis.

What about the reception?
Certainly, Dubai wants Expo 2020 ... and is already showing his power and will. There is no doubt that this means this candidacy is ready to be implemented in order to organize this global event in 8 years !

Expo 2020 Dubai is also understood that the next deadline is in one year, and every minute counts in this bidn process. Don't waste time and prove to everyone, including delegates from the Bureau International des Expositions, the value of the application Dubai, around the theme chosen for this strong future Expo: "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" .

We look forward to the presentations today at the 152nd General Assembly of the BIE.

International Business Authority gets behind Dubai Expo Bid

MIDDLE EAST - The Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA) in Dubai has pledged its support for the emirate's bid to host the 2020 World Expo as the official partner.

The 16-year old AFZA is a body responsible for the economic expansion of Dubai, and is currently overseeing the development of Ajman Free Zone, an area created to attract 4,000 international businesses operating on an unrestricted basis in Dubai.

Dubai is competing to stage the 2020 World Expo with four other cities including Sao Paulo (Brazil), Ayutthaya (Thailand); Izmir (Turkey) and Ekaterinburg (Russia).

The AFZA confirmed its support for Dubai's bid at the third Creativity Without Borders exhibition in the Ajman Free Zone.

Commenting on Dubai's bid for the event, the representative of the ruler of Ajman for financial and administrative affairs and chairman of Ajman Free Zone Authority, Sheikh Ahmed bin Humeed Al Nuaimi, said: "We at the Ajman Free Zone Authority pledge our support for the country's Expo 2020 bid with the full confidence that the UAE has a unique ability to host a truly global event of this scale.

“Ajman Free Zone Authority is fully committed to supporting this important nationwide effort and will promote the bid through a wide range of initiatives to raise awareness among our internal and external stakeholders."

The winning bid will be announced on November 2013 following a vote by the 161 member nations of the Bureau International des Expositions, the intergovernmental organisation in charge of overseeing the calendar, bidding, selection and organisation of the World Expo, held every five years.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have introduced a multiple entry visa for businessmen, property investors and cruise passengers, following three years of negotiation.

Expo 2020 Facebook page reaches 100,000 “Likes”

Expo 2020 Facebook page reaches 100,000 “Likes”

The UAE’s 2020 World Expo bid attracts widespread support on  popular social networking website

Dubai, UAE; October 29, 2012: The UAE’s official Expo Facebook page reached 100,000 “Likes” this week, in a clear sign of the growing enthusiasm for the country’s bid to welcome the world on the eve of its 50th anniversary.

The page, which was launched by the Expo team just five months ago, is a valuable tool for supporters across the country and around the world to receive updates on the progress of the bid, and to share relevant news and information with friends and colleagues. 

The Expo team highlighted that the Like function, which allows users of the popular social networking site to easily show their support for various causes and organisations, is key to gauging awareness and assessing the impact of various outreach programmes. Reaching the 100,000 milestone is evidence of the success these initiatives have achieved in recent months. 

Dubai, UAE, is competing against four other candidate cities bidding to host the 2020 World Expo, including Ayutthaya (Thailand); Ekaterinburg (Russia); Izmir (Turkey); and Sao Paulo (Brazil). 

The winning city will be announced in November 2013 following a vote by the 161 member nations of the Bureau International des Expositions – the international organisation responsible for overseeing the bidding, selection and organisation of World Expos.

About the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo in Dubai: 

The Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo was formed by decree by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, serves as Chairman of the Committee.

Additional Committee members include: His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director-General of His Highness the Ruler’s Court of Dubai, who serves as Deputy Chairman; Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and the Committee's Managing Director; Mr. Ahmad Abdullah Al Shaikh, Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office; and Mr. Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Committee submits regular reports directly to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed on the outcomes, milestones, challenges, solutions, proposals and recommendations towards achieving the ultimate goal of ensuring success in hosting World Expo 2020.

For further information about the UAE bid, please visit: 

•        Website: www.expo2020dubai.ae

•        Facebook: www.facebook.com/DubaiExpo2020

•        Twitter: @Dubaiexpo2020

About the Bureau International des Expositions: 

The Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) is the intergovernmental organisation in charge of overseeing the calendar, bidding, selection and organisation of World Expos. The BIE was created by an international convention signed in Paris in 1928, which established the rights and responsibilities of Expo organisers and participants. The role of the BIE is to supervise and ensure the application of this Convention.

The BIE’s mission is to maintain the integrity and quality of Expos so that they may continue to educate the public and promote innovation in the service of human progress. Expos must be able to not only provide a benchmark for the human progress made in a given domain, but also propose a roadmap for the way forward – and the BIE works to ensure this.

For further information about the BIE, please visit: www.bie-paris.org

Expo 2020 Dubai awarded in Cannes, France

‘The Turtle’ nets ‘Golden Dolphin’

The Turtle, a film made for showing at the UAE Pavilion at the Expo 2012 Yeosu, Korea, has won the top award in its class at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Festival.

Dubai – 24/10/2012

After The Turtle‘s enthusiastic reception in Korea, where the UAE pavilion achieved a Silver Medal, beating all its competitors except China, the film’s success in Cannes was warmly received by a large gathering of some of the world’s top filmmakers.

The star of the evening and the actor chosen to receive the award on behalf of both the filmmakers and the UAE’s National Media Council was Ahmed Al Dahouri, a young schoolboy from Ras Al Khaimah, who has no formal training as an actor but whose performance in The Turtle has been described as “inspirational,” “deeply emotional” and “mature”.

In a speech of appreciation at the award ceremony, in front of an audience of commissioning agents, film producers, directors and experienced actors, Ahmed thanked the production team for guiding his first steps into the world of film and mentioned that he was quite shocked to be standing on stage after his first performance.

He also made a plea from the heart that film producers should continue to play their role in raising awareness of key environmental issues.

“This film has focused a bright light on just one of the actions the UAE is taking to reduce pollution and protect the environment”, he said. “There are many others and highlighting such issues among the general public can have a really positive influence.

“As a young person who worries about what we are doing to our planet, I believe that we have a responsibility to influence change. I think films can play a big role in this,” he added.
Congratulations to Ahmed and the film production team were received from key figures in the UAE, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who commented that he found the film both moving and engaging and had been deeply impressed by the quality of the production, particularly the performances by Emirati actors.

A message was also received from Minister of State Reem Al Hashimi, who thanked Ahmed for his strong performance in the film and also for his recent contribution to “Ali’s Film,” in support of Dubai’s bid to host the World Expo in 2020.

“You are a great ambassador for the UAE,” she told the young Ahmed, adding, “We hope that you will be with us when we win the bid to host Expo 2020.”

The Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards is one of the most important festivals worldwide for corporate films, on-line media and TV documentaries and is the biggest of its kind in Europe. The present festival included 666 entries from 35 countries.

Find the movie The Turtle on the site of Dubai 2020 :
http://expo2020dubai.ae/en/world_expos/the_uae_in_world_expos

About the UAE bid for the World Expo 2020, Dubai is vying with four other candidate cities to host the World Expo 2020 Ayutthaya (Thailand), Ekaterinburg (Russia), Izmir (Turkey ) and Sao Paulo (Brazil).
The city will host the World Expo will be selected in November 2013 after a vote by the 161 member countries of theBureau International des Exposition, the international oragnization responsible for overseeing the calendar, applications, selection and organization of the World Expos.

For more information about UAE bid :

• Site Web : www.expo2020dubai.ae
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/DubaiExpo2020
• Twitter : https://twitter.com/DubaiExpo2020

Dubai Expo 2020 at the World Energy Forum 2012

The World Energy Forum 2012 will be held on October 22-24, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. This will be the first time that this High-Level International Energy Conference will be taking place outside the headquarters of the United Nations.

The United Nations has designated 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. At the Forum, leaders from Member States of the United Nations , international organizations, and corporations will seek tangible progress towards cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy as well as achieving universal access to modern energy services. One of the primary objectives of this conference is to chart a roadmap for a sustainable energy mix that can fuel global economic and social development. The forum provides a unique opportunity to exchange new ideas on global energy issues from the perspectives of policy, technology, and business.

The World Energy Forum 2012 is expected to be attended by over two thousand delegates, including several heads of state, scores of national energy ministers, and top leaders from the industry.

World Energy Forum does not meet for the sake of meeting but is creating a global conversation searching for answers and practical solutions by inspiring technological innovations and research as well as facilitating political will to meet the challenges facing humanity. Therefore, a World Energy Forum conference separates itself from sectarian, partisan, purely commercial, and some regional-specific gatherings in that it embraces all energy sources, whatever forms they may be found, and welcomes all to participate in an open debate for humanity’s sustainable future.


HRH Princess Haya addressing the welcome speech at the First Ladies Summit at WEF2012 #
energyforum :

The Dubai Expo 2020 stand :

American University in Dubai (AUD)

Strong support from the American University !

Dubai to host global IT meet in May

Dubai: Over 800 local and international delegates are expected to participate in the World Customs Organisation (WCO) IT Conference and Exhibition, which will be hosted by Dubai from May14-16.

“The conference aims to enhance joint coordination among international border control and security agencies,” said Juma Al Ghaith, executive director of Customs Development Division at Dubai Customs.

He announced the meet during the Gitex event.

He said the 179 member states in WCO will give weightage to the Emirate’s bid to host the much prized World Expo 2020.

An official from the WCO’s office of the secretary general, Greg Pilkington, said the Dubai Customs’ conference will be held under the title: “Effective Solutions for Coordinated Border Management.”

Started in 2002, the WCO conference is rotated in different global regions. The last event was held in Estonia and a year before it was hosted in Seattle, USA.

“It will be the first time that it will be hosted in the Middle East and we have been impressed with what we have seen so far, especially the coordination of different government agencies,” said Pilkington.


BY MATOVU ABDALLAH TWAHA
http://gulftoday.ae/portal/acb8f8e4-83a4-4828-9eb9-9bde8c63ef35.aspx

Newsletter #3 - Hello 2020 | Expo 2020 Dubai

July/August 2012 – Issue 03

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Welcome to issue three of Hello 2020. This month Hello 2020 explores the key role played by transportation and logistics – one of the UAE Expo bid sub-themes – in today’s globalised economy.

Leading the debate is guest contributor Dr John D Kasarda who coined the word ‘aerotropolis’ to describe a combination of super-airport, planned city, shipping facility and business hub. The aerotropolis, he says, will be pivotal to the next phase of globalisation and he explains how the UAE fits the description, serving as a dynamic hub that enables the movement of goods and services between all corners of the world.

Five UAE firms announce official support of country’s bid to host the 2020 World Expo

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum leads signing ceremony with 
‘Premier Partners’: Dubai Airports, Emirates Airline, Emirates NBD, Etisalat and Jumeirah Group 

Dubai, UAE; August 01, 2012: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of the Emirates Group, serving in his capacity as Chairman of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, today led a signing ceremony with senior representatives of five UAE firms that will officially support the country’s bid. These “Premier Partners” include Dubai Airports, Emirates Airline, Emirates NBD, Etisalat and Jumeirah Group.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed welcomed these globally recognised companies as they join this important national effort to host the 2020 Expo in Dubai, underlining the value of their contribution.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed said: “With their active support, the UAE is now even more strongly positioned to be selected as the host nation for this celebration of new ideas and global partnerships, which will provide enduring benefits to the country and the rest of the world.”

These major UAE-based companies, which collectively employ tens of thousands of staff from across the world and have operations spanning the globe, will engage in a wide range of activities to promote the country’s bid to host the first Expo ever in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia region.

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and the Managing Director of the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, said: “Spanning sectors as diverse as aviation, financial services, telecommunications, and tourism and hospitality, these five great companies have made clear their common commitment to bringing the 2020 Expo to the UAE.”

Her Excellency continued: “As we continue to accelerate our efforts to host the 2020 World Expo, forging sustainable partnerships with the private sector will prove critical to the strength of our bid – and to our ability to host an Expo that will connect nations, peoples and ideas from across the globe.”

The Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo announced that it will further expand this partnership network, welcoming additional firms and organisations that share a commitment to achieving the nation’s strategic goal.

Photo Caption (From right to left): 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 in Dubai; His Excellency Jamal Al Hai, Executive Senior Vice President, Communication & International Affairs, Dubai Airports; Jaber Al Janahi, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Etisalat; Abdulla Qassem, Group Chief Operating Officer, Emirates NBD; Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group; Adnan Kazim, DSVP, Planning & Research, Emirates Airline.

About the Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo in Dubai:
The Higher Committee for Hosting the 2020 World Expo was formed by decree by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, serves as Chairman of the Committee.

Additional Committee members include: His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director-General of His Highness the Ruler’s Court of Dubai, who serves as Deputy Chairman; Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State and the Committee's Managing Director; Mr. Ahmad Abdullah Al Shaikh, Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office; and Mr. Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Committee submits regular reports directly to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed on the outcomes, milestones, challenges, solutions, proposals and recommendations towards achieving the ultimate goal of ensuring success in hosting 2020World Expo.


For further information about the UAE bid, please visit:

Website: www.expo2020dubai.ae
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DubaiExpo2020
Twitter: @Dubaiexpo2020

Ali's Film - EXPO 2020 Dubai Candidate City Bid Film

Again a very good film from Dubai to promote their bid for 2020...

Ali's Film...

Ali shows us HIS Dubai and tells us why the city should host World Expo 2020.

Ali's Film - EXPO 2020 Dubai Candidate City Bid Film