Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the pavilions of Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Russia at Expo 2020.
Being held for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, Expo 2020 Dubai houses the pavilions of 192 countries participating in the event as well as those of diverse organisations from across the world. The mega global show runs for 182 days until 31st March, 2022.
His Highness said the strong Gulf presence at Expo 2020 Dubai provides a significant opportunity for the global community to learn more about the region’s culture, heritage and civilisation as well as its aspirations to achieve world-leading excellence in a range of sectors. "We have a rich civilisation and cultural heritage that give us a strong base to realise our modern ambitions and aspirations. The groundbreaking projects launched across the Gulf region seek to advance the goal of enhancing human happiness and contribute to creating a glorious future for the world," His Highness stated. Expo 2020 provides a unique platform for building bridges of understanding and engagement between diverse cultures and markets across the globe, he added.
His Highness was accompanied during the visits by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee; Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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