A swing installation is seen at the Lebanon Pavilion, showing guests the attractions the country has to offer With 800,000 visitors entering the Qatar Pavilion so far and the World Cup set for December, there are many prospective clients for Qatari businesses. In turn, this will contribute to supporting the industry, trade, and tourism sectors for further economic development.”

“Expo offers Qatar a platform through which the country can strengthen commercial, industrial, and investment cooperation relations with the various participating countries. “Qatar’s participation reflects the country’s aim to foster the development of a future where people, society, and environment are nurtured to achieve their potential,” Qatar Pavilion’s general commissioner Nasser bin Mohammed Almuhannadi said. The pavilion, shaped like a dhow sailboat, promotes its aim of sustainable development and providing a high standard of living for its population. As their ambitions grow, more people will be needed to realise large-scale projects, and Expo could be the catalyst for many to make the move.įor Qatar, Expo is a chance to boost tourism to business possibilities, in line with Doha’s National Vision 2030 plan. With more than 80 percent of the UAE’s population not Emirati, they rely on foreigners immigrating there. “The UAE has a lot of capabilities, but we need the ideas and innovators the people to come and realise them, so we’re showing visitors how people around the world are living in the UAE and what they could achieve if they came, too.” Men celebrate Qatar National Day at the Qatar Pavilion “We have leadership, space, resources and the ability to create everything and anything, but are waiting for new ‘dreamers’ to come and partner with us,” he added. We’re putting forward the UAE’s openness and readiness to welcome new people, from all races, religions and cultures, and what opportunities are available for them to come find success here. “The UAE is not just the Emirati people, but the foreigners who now call the UAE their home. “The UAE Pavilion is really about the human capacity for innovation and personal achievements of all these people who came together and built this country from the ground up,” UAE Pavilion protocol relations manager Nasser al-Shukaili told Al Jazeera. Much of the experience is focused on putting forward their traditions and culture to inform visitors, but the final section – The Dreamers Who Do – is aimed at attracting people to move to or work with the UAE.īy hosting co-creation opportunities with Expo and pavilion stakeholders, they seek to encourage local and global stakeholders to collaborate on social, diplomatic and philanthropic initiatives. “From harnessing volcanic energy to conserving marine life with the help of a robotic baby penguin, or paving the way to a plastic-free world, there’s a lot to learn and discover from some unexpected places.” Expo 2020 gathers 192 participating countries, each with their own custom-built pavilion showcasing their innovations, cultures and aims for the future Īt the UAE Pavilion – a three-story marvel built in the shape of a falcon’s wings – visitors are guided through the emirate’s past, present and its aspirations for the future. To that end, we have committed 20 percent of direct and indirect spending to SMEs.”Įxpo 2020 is “constantly spotlighting breakthrough ideas, innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of our planet, helping to spark the next generation of technology”, she added.

“Expo 2020 has put a special emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises, fully understanding that they are key to future growth and job creation in the UAE. It has come at the right moment to set the tone for economic recovery and create a positive environment for businesses to thrive,” the senior vice president of political affairs at Expo 2020, Maha Al Gargawi, told Al Jazeera. “This event is a major catalyst for Dubai and the UAE. For MENA participants, it is a golden opportunity to drum up interest in their countries. Keep reading list of 4 items list 1 of 4 US to help UAE replenish missile defence interceptors: General list 2 of 4 UAE arms deals: What weapons is the Gulf state buying and why? list 3 of 4 Infographic: Yemen’s war explained in maps and charts list 4 of 4 Israel warns of UAE crisis over Dubai aviation security dispute end of listĮxpo 2020 – which was delayed because of COVID-19 and opened in October 2021 – gathers 192 participating countries, each with their own custom-built pavilion showcasing their innovations, cultures and aims for the future, in a sprawling complex designed to fascinate visitors.

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