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The Pavilion was inaugurated in the presence of Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates to Japan, Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, and Shihab Al Faheem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, along with dignitaries and guests from the UAE, Japan and the world.
Drawing design inspiration from the UAE’s iconic date palm tree, the pavilion reinterprets areesh – traditional Emirati vernacular architecture – by integrating agricultural date palm waste with masterful Japanese woodworking expertise. The pavilion’s signature feature is its striking forest of 90 rachis columns, soaring up to 16 metres. Created by the Earth to Ether Design Collective – an interdisciplinary network of Emirati and Japanese creatives, the Pavilion is a testament to integrated, global collaboration.
Inside, visitors embark on a multi-sensory journey that celebrates the UAE’s explorer of space, catalysts of healthcare, and stewards of sustainability through immersive multimedia, art installations, and thoughtful interior design.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber stated:
“Here in Osaka, we are proud to share how the UAE is translating ambition into tangible progress – expanding access to energy, investing in clean technologies, advancing the skills and knowledge of people, nurturing industrial transformation, and driving solutions that leave no one behind.”
Noura Al Kaabi said:
“Our participation in Expo 2025 Osaka is a continuation of a long-standing engagement with the world through platforms that encourage dialogue, collaboration and shared progress... The UAE Pavilion reflects not only who we are but also who we are becoming.”
Shihab Al Faheem added:
“The Pavilion is more than a showcase; it is a platform for meaningful exchange and enduring partnership... to deepen the special relationship between the UAE and Japan — one that spans more than five decades.”
Rooted in shared values, the UAE and Japan share a long-standing strategic partnership spanning over 50 years — with cooperation across energy, trade, education, culture, space, and technology. Abu Dhabi’s first participation at Expo ’70 in Osaka marked a historic milestone in blossoming relations between the UAE and Japan. This Pavilion continues this dialogue through multisensory experiences and collaborative programming.
At the heart of the UAE Pavilion are the Emirati Youth Ambassadors. Of the 46 Youth Ambassadors at Expo 2025 Osaka, 24 are Emirati. Alongside their Japanese and Japan-based peers, they guide guests through the UAE’s innovations and heritage. Fluent in seven languages, they foster genuine global connections.
The Pavilion is supported by key national partners:
Their support enhances the Pavilion’s impact and outreach.
Over the next six months, the Pavilion will host a diverse lineup of forums, workshops, and cultural programmes focused on key themes: sustainability, mobility, youth, and innovation. Visitors can also enjoy Emirati cuisine, a concept store with UAE creatives, and interactive workshops.
The UAE Pavilion is located in the Empowering Lives Zone at Expo 2025 Osaka. It is open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until 13th October 2025.
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