He addressed a message, at the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai, in the presence of Maktoum bin Mohammed.

– Mohammed bin Rashid: “God willing, Emirates and Dubai will be with their brilliance, strength and communication ability … creating the future … with exceptional government and the leadership of my brother Mohammed. Bin Saeed.”

Dubai, 31 March / WAM / Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, confirmed that “God bless him”, “during the Expo 2020 trip, the United Arab Emirates showed the world”. Touching the minds and hearts of all sections of society, the Sons of the Emirates demonstrated a different picture of creativity. ”Their ability to face difficulties and challenges.

During his recorded speech at the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai, he stressed that the United Arab Emirates will always be the center of mind-alignment and future creation with an exceptional government and leadership of Sheikh Mohammed. Bin Saeed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

His Highness said: “Every moment of this journey, we reflect the values ​​of love and hospitality of the people of Emirates … today is not the end of Expo 2020, but a new beginning … Emirates and Dubai, God willing, will endure in their ingenuity, strength and ability to connect minds. ..And he created the future … under this exceptional government and under the leadership of my brother Mohammed bin Saeed. ”

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Governor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Dubai, witnessed the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai in Al Wasl Square this evening (Thursday). The World Event closes today (Thursday). The Japanese city of Osaka is preparing for the next edition of the Expo.

The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Supreme Chairman of the Emirates Group and Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai High Committee for Expo 2020. Sheikh Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Culture and the Arts Commission; His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Director General and several other officials.

More than 190 countries participated in the “Expo 2020 Dubai” which started on October 1, 2021, as well as international organizations, organizations and institutions, local and international organizations, educational organizations and the largest session. The world’s largest exhibitions, the oldest in history, have the most comprehensive content, and most importantly, the most profound impact in terms of its time, in which the world is preparing for a new beginning on the path of progress and development.

The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates, followed by a speech by the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Commissioner General of Dubai, Expo 2020. Blessings to the brilliant leadership for the tremendous success of this exceptional session of the Expo which will be remembered in history.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of the Emirates Group, lauded the great effort behind this honorable success of the historic session of the Grand World Exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. The High Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai stressed that His Highness’s motivation is one of the most important reasons for presenting a historical version of the event, thanks to the efforts of a large team led by Her Excellency Reem Bint Ibrahim Al. Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Hon’ble Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of this historic session and especially to the great cooperation shown by the Bureau of International Exhibitions since the success of the United Arab Emirates Hosting. As well as thousands of volunteers and members of various work groups, the event is proud to be held in a very dignified manner within an organized work organization.

He listed the most important venues that the Expo has seen in the last six months, the first of which was the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the United Arab Emirates, which came to affirm its status as a land of tolerance, coexistence and peace. The anniversary of Expo 2020 Dubai will be a symbol of hope and a symbol of the strength of human will.

At the end of his speech, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan expressed his willingness to attend the Expo Osaka 2025 in the United Arab Emirates, inviting the knowledge, innovations and ideas presented by the Dubai Expo as inspiration to create a new world. He said: We are bidding farewell today to Expo 2020 Dubai with its best and most influential trip. And we look forward to his enduring legacy that our sons and daughters will carry forward to accomplish his immense goals. A harmonious global community. ”

His Excellency Jay Sol Choi, Chairman of the General Assembly of the International Exhibition Bureau addressed the gathering, in which he expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the brilliant leadership of the United Arab Emirates for their support. The pillar for the success of the great global event in which the world came together to advance the march of human progress in various fields of development.

He also stressed during his speech that the success of Expo 2020 Dubai was the result of the vision behind its successful organization, which was first held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, as well as witnessed a global event. Establishing independent halls for more than 190 countries, emphasizing the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, this session was the result of a joint venture based on the key role of the United Arab Emirates, which concluded with the contributions of the Bureau of International Exhibitions. As a regulatory body and as all participating countries around the world.

Choi pointed out that Expo 2020 Dubai is a testament to the world’s ability to travel between challenges, depending on the collaboration to achieve this goal. He noted the value of the event, which was held under the slogan “Connecting Minds … Creating the Future”. Discussing the challenges and opportunities that exist in the world and presenting new generations are tools that will help them build a better future.

The Chairperson of the General Assembly of the International Exhibition Bureau invited all participants to Expo 2020 Dubai to take with them the visions and ambitions that each of them has had over the past six months. Being in Dubai with creative ideas is one reason to better change the world’s approach and they have the next step of putting its noble goals into practice.

After that, a ceremony was held to hand over the Expo flag, which marks the move to its next stop in the Japanese city of Osaka, where Expo 2020 was handed over by Dubai Commissioner General Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The Expo flag was presented to officials by the International Bureau of Exhibitions, the global organizer of the exhibition. The Expo, in turn, handed over the flag to Osaka Expo officials, Expo 2025 Osaka Minister His Excellency Wakamia Kenji and Yashimura Hirofumi. The Governor of Osaka has begun preparations for the city of Osaka to host the event in 2025, in a symbolic step to close the curtain of Expo 2020 Dubai.

In the end, the audience watched a dazzling concert in which international star Christina Aguilera and international artist Yo-Yo Ma, one of the most famous cellists in the world, besides the famous singer, received many prestigious awards. , Nora Jones, songwriter and pianist, attended the concert.

– ML –