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29 March 2024

Rulers, sheikhs and officials congratulate Khalifa, Mohammed

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His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has sent cables to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, congratulating them on the success of the UAE's bid to host Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, sent similar congratulatory cables to Their Highnesses the President and the Vice-President.

RAK Ruler congratulates leadership

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has sent cables to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, congratulating them on the success of the UAE to host Expo 2020 in Dubai.

In the cables, Sheikh Saud described the UAE's victory today is a new addition to the nation's series of great achievements and successes.

He added that Dubai, by all standards, is an outstanding cosmopolitan city that excelled in a number of fields under the leadership of Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to become capable of hosting the global event which will benefit the UAE and the whole region in terms of economy, trade, investment and tourism as it will place the UAE
under the world focus.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah sent a similar cable to Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, congratulating him on the success of Dubai's bid to host Expo 2020.

Ajman Ruler congratulates UAE leadership

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has sent two cables to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, congratulating them on the UAE's success in being chosen to host the world Expo 2020.

Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, sent two similar cables to Their Highnesses the president and the vice President.

Fujairah Ruler congratulates leadership

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah has congratulated to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and the UAE people on the historic success of the UAE's bid to host Expo 2020 in Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Hamad hailed the success as one of Dubai's big achievements.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah congratulated the UAE leadership and people on the success of Expo2020 bid.

UAQ Ruler congratulates Khalifa, Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, the UAE people, on the historic success of Dubai's bid to host the world EXPO 2020.

His Highness Sheikh Saud said the achievement provides further support for the development efforts sponsored by the UAE wise leadership and represents the culmination of the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as the world's appreciation of the UAE's progress and excellence in all spheres.

He added that the achievement represents the UAE's superior ability to host this global event as it is now one of the world economic powers, a meeting point for all cultures of the world and a hub for investors as a modern state with advanced infrastructure that enables it to transform into an excellent site for creating the future and a seat for world-class experience in the exhibition industry.

His Highness Sheikh Saud said he was confident that the people of UAE and all the residents in the country will support the efforts to make this global event successful.

He thanked the head and members of the Higher Committee on Hosting the World Expo 2020 in Dubai for their efforts to win the bid for hosting the global event.

UAE is synonymous with great achievements: Saif bin Zayed

Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister said, "We thank God that we have success and victory in our country to host the exhibition Expo 2020."

He added in a speech on the website of the Ministry of the Interior: "The credit for achieving this global event featured due to the efforts, perseverance and wisdom of the leadership of the nation, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him along with his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai."

He said: "I am personally happy with this win, but I'm not surprised. The UAE has become synonymous with achievements."

He urged everyone to redouble their efforts, to work and to prepare for this important event, to prove to the world that we are always worthwhile.

He thanked all those who contributed. [Mohammad Al Sadafy]

Hazza bin Zayed congratulates leadership on UAE's success

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, has described the UAE's success in being chosen to host Expo 2020 in Dubai as a victory for Emirates, Arabs and the whole region.

Sheikh Hazza also described today's achievement as a culmination of the efforts of the UAE founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who laid down the foundations of building and development, as well as of the efforts of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during the phase of empowerment of the nation.

He also described the UAE's success in hosting Expo 2020 as an international eloquent testimony to the UAE's capabilities and its steady progress and development which made it a major global hub in terms of tourism, culture, science, urban development, trade, business and infrastructure.

"The achievement also reflects the huge cultural diversity of the country, as well as the values of tolerance, moderation, respect for human rights and hospitality," Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed added.

"The UAE's well-earned success in being chosen to host Expo2020 imposed new challenges that the UAE, thanks to the prudence of its leadership and the determination of its nationals, will be able to rise to so as to present to the world a unique model in organising such mega events. Hosting Expo 2020 will be an outstanding and historic milestone as it will bring together all the world's nations to witness the progress and prosperity of our nation in all spheres and at all levels."

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his warmest congratulations and felicitations to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the UAE people, on winning the bid to host World Expo 2020 in Dubai, an achievement which coincides with the celebrations of the UAE 42nd National Day.

Hamdan bin Zayed congratulates leadership

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, has extended his congratulations and felicitations to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the UAE people on the UAE's success in being chosen to host the world Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Sheikh Hamdan described the winning of the UAE's Expo 2020 bid as an unprecedented moment in the history of the UAE as it comes amid the country's celebrations of its 42nd National Day.

"Winning the right to host this global event affirms that the UAE earned the respect of the world and that it is capable of hosting Expo, the world's biggest art, cultural and scientific event." His Highness Sheikh Hamdan thanked all countries which voted for the UAE's bid to host Expo 2020 in Dubai.

He noted that Dubai's win and success is also success for all Arabs.

He also thanked the UAE Expo 2020 team, led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group and Chairman of the Higher Committee on Hosting the World Expo 2020, for their efforts for the bid.

UAE's successful bid a source of pride for all Emiratis: Saeed bin Zayed

Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler`s Representative, has described the UAE's success in winning the bid to host the world Expo 2020 in Dubai as a source of pride for all Emiratis and a victory for all the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and all other Arab countries.

Sheikh Saeed also said the UAE's victory opens up unprecedented avenues for GCC, Arab and emerging markets to strengthen their development and modernisation, and also heralds a new era for their peoples to keep pace with the progress of the world through as the event provides opportunities for exchanging ideas and visions and creating innovative solutions in the service of human development and progress.

He emphasised that the achievement, which was made possible by the efforts made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Expo 2020 team, proves that the UAE has earned the respect of the world.

Sheikh Saeed extended his congratulations and felicitations to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers and the UAE people on the UAE's success in being chosen to host the world Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Abdullah bin Zayed, Ahmed bin Saeed attend reception in Paris

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, last evening attended the reception hosted by the Higher Committee on Hosting the World Expo 2020 on the occasion of the UAE's success in being chosen to host the world Expo 2020.

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Development and International Co-operation, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health, Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Labour Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State and Managing Director of the Higher Committee on Hosting the World Expo 2020, members of the committee, senior UAE officials and a host of representatives of other countries to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) attended the reception at Pavillon Gabriel in Paris.

Expo 2020 to have most global effect in history of event: Majid bin Mohammed

Sheikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has extended his congratulations and felicitations to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and the UAE people
on the UAE's success in being chosen to host the world Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Sheikh Majed described the achievement as the outcome of the positive energy produced by the ideas of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

He noted that Dubai is one of the world's events capital, and that the UAE has succeeded in meeting all the requirements for hosting Expo.

He added that the phase 1 towards hosting Expo 2020 is over and that phase 2 of the challenge has already begun, noting that Dubai has a long history of facilitating connections and pioneering new ideas.

Sheikh Majed added that at Dubai Expo 2020, which will be organised under the theme 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future', a predicted 70 per cent of the expected 25 million visitors will originate from outside the UAE, making it the most international event in the history of Expo.

FNC congratulate UAE leadership

Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) and the members of the Council on Wednesday extended their warm congratulations and felicitations to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and people of the UAE on the UAE's success in being chosen to host the world Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Describing the achievement which coincides with the celebrations of the 42nd National Day as the newest addition to the UAE's great achievements and proves the ability of Emiratis to succeed in organising mega expositions, Al Mur said Expo 2020 will provide the world with an opportunity to find innovative solutions, achieve sustainability and economic growth as well as to contribute to the shaping the coming era of human civilisation.

The speaker of FNC affirmed that the UAE is capable of hosting the world's largest cultural and marketing event thanks to is advanced and world-class infrastructure, geographical location as well as the long experience in organising international events in all fields.

 

Well deserved win: Saqr Ghobash

Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Labour, congratulated the leadership, the government and the people of the United Arab Emirates and expatiates on winning the vote, which was conducted Wednesday evening in the French capital Paris.

He praised the support of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the challenge and the determination and resolve of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. His continuous follow-up was the most prominent and the most important reason that has achieved victory.

He explained that what we have achieved in the United Arab Emirates, is thanks to the vision of the leadership, leading development in the economy , infrastructure and human development, and other areas that have enhanced the competitiveness of the state, and its ability to host international exhibitions [Mohamed El Sadafy]

Expo 2020 will have far-reaching effects on Dubai, GCC, wider Middle East: DEDD


Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development of Dubai (DED) affirms that the selection of Dubai to host the World Expo in 2020 will have far-reaching effects, especially across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the wider Middle East region.

"Our estimates of the effect of Expo 2020 on the economy of Dubai are preliminary at this stage, but they indicate positive direct and indirect outcomes," Mr Al Qamzi said in a statement on Dubai's winning of the bid to host the world Expo 2020.

"While Dubai is already recognised as an international hub for trade, investment and transportation, hosting Expo 2020 would strengthen this position in the eyes of the local business community and potential international investors. It would reinforce the impression that Dubai has the capability and capacity to organise major undertakings as it has done so for almost two decades. The psychological impact thus created should not be underestimated." "As for the direct impact, we expect an increase in investment, event-lined infrastructure and other activities in the period leading to and during the Expo, i.e. 2014-2021. As we expect the number of visitors to increase sharply during the event, sectors such as hospitality, food and beverages and retail trade will be the major beneficiaries, in addition to transport and logistics," Al Qamzi added.