Dubai Expo 2020 Will Be A Platform For Connectivity To Help Pioneer New Partnerships For Growth And Sustainability

In the frame work to boost interaction with the government officials and members of diplomatic corps, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) organized an expanded meeting with ambassadors and consuls general accredited to the UAE last Tuesday at Park Hyatt Dubai.

The Diplomatic Circle Dinner was attended by Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai Expo 2020 Executive Bid Committee, and over 60 diplomats.

Hamad Buamim, the Director General of DCCI and a number of members of Board of Directors, welcomed the attendees.

In her keynote address, Al Hashimy highlighted efforts of the diplomatic corps and trade missions in the UAE for enhancing cooperation and partnerships between the UAE and their respective countries. Sheikh lauded the role the DCCI and other chambers of commerce play in this respect.

Highlights of Al Hashimy’s keynote address : Members of the Diplomatic Corps, both stationed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai; Esteemed members of the Ministry of Foreign Trade; Members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Fujairah Chamber; Friends and Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen; Good Evening I am truly pleased to be amongst so many friends and to see many familiar faces. Thank you for this opportunity to describe to you the UAE’s commitment to hosting the World Expo in 2020.

We believe that successful World Expos add meaning and value to society.

In fact, cities are often never the same after such a momentous 6 month endeavor takes place.

Many of you in the audience have either visited World Expos, or are from countries that have either hosted or competed for this prestigious event - and therefore, you understand all too well the value that World Expos can bring to the society and by extension to the region.

Since its first Great Exhibition in London over 160 years ago, the World Expo has encouraged innovation, has fostered cultural diversity and has facilitated the sharing of knowledge.

Whether it was "The Elevator" in Dublin, the "Telephone" in Philadelphia, or the "Green Building Techniques" in Aichi, World Expos have introduced many "firsts" of products and services to large audiences that set a new stage to the industry, and markedly change our daily lives. Expositions are the platforms where state-of-the-art science and technology from around the world is brought together. Ideas are planted, tested, experimented and a global dialogue begins to take shape and influence future trends.

This ability to connect countries and peoples, ideas with opportunities and problems with solutions has been the reason for the Expos’ continued relevance, popularity and success.

But the success of the Expo is ultimately dependent on the willingness and desire of the host country to be ambitious about deliverables, bold about its aspirations, and determined to see it through all the way.

These attributes, to those of you who know the UAE, are intrinsic to our leadership.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Mar 29, 2012

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