In an official ceremony at the Expo 2020 Dubai site today, the Pakistan Pavilion was handed over to the Pakistani authorities after completion of building civil works. Pakistan side was represented by Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce & Investment, Mr. Muhammad Sualeh Ahmed Faruqui, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, H.E. Mr. Afzaal Mahmood, Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE, Mr. Ahsan Ali Mangi, Secretary Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and other officers from Embassy, Consulate and TDAP, says a press release received here today from Dubai. Mr. Omar Shehadeh, Chief International Participants Officer at Expo 2020 Dubai Mr. Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer at Expo-2020 Dubai and Mr. Ahmed Al Hamdan, Country Manager for Pakistan at Expo 2020 Dubai were also present at the occasion. Expo 2020 is now scheduled to be held from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022 under the theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating the future”. The Expo 2020 site is spread over an area of 4.38 square kilometres with more than 200 Participants Pavilions million of visitors from across the globe are expected to visit the Expo during the six months duration of the event. The entire area is divided into three main Districts i.e. Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability. The Pakistan Pavilion is located in the Opportunity District on a large size plot with a total covered area of 35,000 Sqft. The inner journey of the Pavilion is set under the theme ‘Pakistan: The Hidden Treasure’ with an aim to enhance tourism, commerce and investment in Pakistan. The pavilion will take visitors through a timeless journey from the world’s earliest recorded civilizations to the challenges of the new millennium. On the occasion Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood said that Pakistan is bestowed with natural beauty, historical and religious sites, highest peaks and calm deserts. It is the destination for mountaineers, historians, archaeologists, writers, photographers and many such tourists. Through our theme at Expo 2020 Dubai we plan to present and showcase the land of opportunities to promote tourism, commerce and investment in the country. On the side-lines, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan is also planning six months of programming events which will comprise of Trade & Investment seminars and conferences, cultural shows and events etc. Pakistan side thanked the leadership and government of the UAE and Expo 2020 Authorities for their support and cooperation throughout the construction phase of Pakistan Pavilion and expressed hope for same cooperation and support until the successful completion of the event. 1/2 2 About Expo 2020 Dubai From 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai will bring the world together in a spirit of hope and optimism and with a shared purpose towards solving some of our greatest challenges. • It will showcase the greatest innovations, breakthroughs and ideas from around the planet, enabling action towards a better world under its theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ • Expo 2020 will be an endless journey of discovery as more than 200 participants – including nations, multilateral organisations, businesses, and educational institutions, as well as millions of visitors – harness their collective power to change the world for the better. • Expo 2020’s sub-themes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability will inspire visitors to make a conscious effort to think and live differently • An entertaining global celebration with something for everyone, Expo 2020 will wow visitors with daily events, showcasing the best of technology, creativity and culture, while F&B outlets will feature cuisine from around the world • The first World Expo to take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), located on a 4.38 sqkm site adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South • Built with a long-term legacy in mind, the Expo site is an example of innovation in action and will transform into District 2020, a blueprint for human-centric, smart and sustainable cities of the future, after Expo 2020 closes its doors
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