Dubai Municipality Hosts Promotional Show Of World Expo 2020
Based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to launch the promotional campaign to host the Expo 2020, Dubai Municipality hosted the promotional exhibition of the event in its main building. The event was attended by Eng. Hussein Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality and a number of senior officials.
Lootah said the civic body is keen to support the national campaign aimed to support and encourage the country to host this exhibition and the international event.
The aim of this promotional exhibition is to publicize the hosting file and promoting interaction between citizens, residents and visitors. A range of publications and leaflets related to this event, were distributed.
The Emirate of Dubai in particular and the UAE in general is a unique location to host the activities of the World Expo 2020 as the UAE is a global centre for trade and business in terms of its excellent strategic location in addition to the availability of airports and sophisticated infrastructure guaranteeing the complete communication with the world .
It is also a gateway for the world to emerging markets and the optimum environment for entrepreneurship. The UAE contains a safe multi-cultural community, as there are nearly 200 nationalities live in harmony. As a tourist centre, the proportion of tourists to the emirate has been increasing along with its proven track record in hosting international events such as meetings of the IMF, the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and Dubai Airshow.
The Great Exhibition, held in London in 1851, inaugurated World Expos as the hallmark events of a world aspiring to strengthen its connections, celebrate its cultural diversity and marvel at its technological wonders.
Today, World Expos remain a key meeting point for the global community to share innovations and make progress on issues of international importance such as the global economy, sustainable development and improved quality of life for the world’s population.
Every five years, World Expos attract millions of visitors who explore and discover pavilions, exhibitions and cultural events staged by hundreds of participants including nations, international organisations and businesses.
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Aug 8, 2012
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