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Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
From Expo 2020 Dubai to Expo 2025 Osaka, Dubai's legacy continues - Middle East Business News and Information
Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, headed a delegation from Expo City Dubai on a visit to Expo 2025 Osaka aimed at building on the success of the initiatives and programmes launched at the World Expo in Dubai. The two-day trip included a visit to the UAE Pavilion, where Her Excellency met volunteers and the pavilion team, as well as meetings with representatives of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) – the World Expo governing body. Under the theme 'Earth to Ether', the UAE Pavilion offers an immersive multisensory journey that showcases the UAE's leadership in space exploration, sustainable innovation and human-centered healthcare. It has proved popular among visitors, welcoming more than 250,000 visitors in the first two weeks of the Expo alone. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy said: 'As the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka invites visitors on a journey from 'Earth to Ether,' it echoes the spirit of Expo 2020 Dubai, celebrating our nation's incredible transformation and highlighting our bold vision for collective progress. It was an honour to meet the pavilion team, volunteers and visitors, and I congratulate everyone involved in this grand spectacle of hope and ingenuity.' Her Excellency also gave a keynote address at the inauguration of the Expo 2025's Women's Pavilion – an inspiring opening ceremony that drew from, and built upon, the legacy of the Women's Pavilion at Expo 2020. The Osaka Women's Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier honours the past – retaining the manifesto of 'when women thrive, humanity thrives' from Expo 2020 and repurposing the façade from the Japan Pavilion in Dubai – and delves into the critical intersections of planet, business and technology, education, and policy, as well as arts and culture. The physical and thematic connection between the two World Expos is unprecedented, underscoring the global imperative to work together for a better and more equal future Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy said: 'At Expo 2020 Dubai, the creation of the Women's Pavilion was a defining moment – a statement of intent, declaring that women's contributions are a vital force shaping humanity's path forward and a platform for all to be a part of that journey. Here in Japan, we see a bold evolution of what began in Dubai, embodying both continuity and innovation. The Women's Pavilion in Osaka continues the purposeful collaboration to ensure the legacy of Expo 2020 lives on, and that new global commitments and coalitions will endure well into the future.' Expo 2020 Dubai was the first World Expo since the 1900s to have a standalone pavilion dedicated to women and the integral role they play in society. Reflecting the weight placed on gender equality and women's empowerment, its legacy city, Expo City Dubai, retained the Women's Pavilion, which continues to serve as a hub for dialogue, innovation and collaboration. [Image 1:] Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority and His Excellency Shihab AlFaheem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka with UAE Pavilion staff and the Expo City Dubai delegation. [Image 2:] Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority gives a keynote address at the inauguration of the Women's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Zawya
23-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
From Expo 2020 Dubai to Expo 2025 Osaka, Dubai's legacy continues
DUBAI/OSAKA – Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, headed a delegation from Expo City Dubai on a visit to Expo 2025 Osaka aimed at building on the success of the initiatives and programmes launched at the World Expo in Dubai. The two-day trip included a visit to the UAE Pavilion, where Her Excellency met volunteers and the pavilion team, as well as meetings with representatives of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) – the World Expo governing body. Under the theme 'Earth to Ether', the UAE Pavilion offers an immersive multisensory journey that showcases the UAE's leadership in space exploration, sustainable innovation and human-centred healthcare. It has proved popular among visitors, welcoming more than 250,000 visitors in the first two weeks of the Expo alone. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy said: 'As the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka invites visitors on a journey from 'Earth to Ether,' it echoes the spirit of Expo 2020 Dubai, celebrating our nation's incredible transformation and highlighting our bold vision for collective progress. It was an honour to meet the pavilion team, volunteers and visitors, and I congratulate everyone involved in this grand spectacle of hope and ingenuity.' Her Excellency also gave a keynote address at the inauguration of the Expo 2025's Women's Pavilion – an inspiring opening ceremony that drew from, and built upon, the legacy of the Women's Pavilion at Expo 2020. The Osaka Women's Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier honours the past – retaining the manifesto of 'when women thrive, humanity thrives' from Expo 2020 and repurposing the façade from the Japan Pavilion in Dubai – and delves into the critical intersections of planet, business and technology, education and policy, as well as arts and culture. The physical and thematic connection between the two World Expos is unprecedented, underscoring the global imperative to work together for a better and more equal future. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy said: 'At Expo 2020 Dubai, the creation of the Women's Pavilion was a defining moment – a statement of intent, declaring that women's contributions are a vital force shaping humanity's path forward and a platform for all to be a part of that journey. Here in Japan, we see a bold evolution of what began in Dubai, embodying both continuity and innovation. The Women's Pavilion in Osaka continues the purposeful collaboration to ensure the legacy of Expo 2020 lives on, and that new global commitments and coalitions will endure well into the future.' Expo 2020 Dubai was the first World Expo since the 1900s to have a standalone pavilion dedicated to women and the integral role they play in society. Reflecting the weight placed on gender equality and women's empowerment, its legacy city, Expo City Dubai, retained the Women's Pavilion, which continues to serve as a hub for dialogue, innovation and collaboration. About Expo City Dubai Expo City Dubai, the legacy city of Expo 2020 Dubai, is an innovation-driven, people-centric community rooted in the belief that collaboration can propel sustainable progress. Its prime location and world-class connectivity place it at the centre of Dubai's future – the lynchpin between Dubai Exhibition Centre, Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port and a key driver of Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33) A world-class free zone, it is home to a thriving business community that supports cross-sector collaboration and provides a springboard for businesses of all sizes to scale and grow, enhancing Dubai's position as a global centre of trade and reinforcing the UAE's development and diversification ambitions Its residential communities redefine urban living, exemplifying best practice in innovative, environment-friendly design with a focus on wellbeing and happiness An incubator for innovation, it is a testbed for solutions and a platform for groundbreaking ideas that benefit both people and the planet Packed with educational, cultural and entertainment offerings, with more than 30 indoor and outdoor venues attracting globally significant events, it celebrates human creativity and ingenuity and inspires future generations Designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, its roadmap to achieving net zero by 2050 and its broader decarbonisation targets raise the bar on responsible urban development
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
FGV hosts UAE Minister for International Cooperation for strategic fireside chat on BRICS 2025, bilateral cooperation with Brazil
6 May 2025 12:59 RIO DE JANEIRO (WAM) The Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), through its International Affairs Division (FGV DINT), in partnership with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brazil, hosted an exclusive fireside chat with Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, at FGV's headquarters in Rio de event, titled BRICS & Beyond: A High-Level Dialogue, brought together policymakers, diplomats, academics, leaders from both the public and private sectors, and FGV students, to discuss the UAE's role in BRICS, key opportunities from the growing strategic partnership between the UAE and Brazil, and cooperation across Latin America and Al Hashimy emphasised the UAE's vision for deeper collaboration with Brazil across trade, 'green' technology, renewable energy, sustainability, and innovation-driven sectors. She underscored that the UAE considers diversity as a strength and believes in building bridges through dialogue, partnerships, and shared a member of BRICS, the UAE considers the group as a crucial platform for cooperation among emerging economies, and an opportunity to actively contribute to global peace, stability, and inclusive economic growth. She highlighted that the UAE's engagement in BRICS reflects its broader foreign policy focus on championing cultural multilateralism and engaging constructively across key international and multilateral Al Hashimy highlighted the UAE's strategic objectives within BRICS, including strengthening economic cooperation with Member States, reinforcing the country's role as a global economic hub, and expanding its network of strategic Al Hashimy also reiterated the UAE's commitment to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, which aligns with the UAE Consensus, the agreement signed by 198 parties at the momentous COP28 climate conference in Dubai in 2023. In this regard, Al Hashimy discussed bilateral initiatives such as joint ventures in solar energy and strategic minerals, and highlighted a January 2025 Memorandum of Understanding aimed at boosting investment and facilitating technology transfer in critical sectors such as mineral processing and 'green' underlined the importance of people-to-people connections as a foundation for long-term bilateral engagement, citing educational, cultural, and professional exchanges as strategic tools to strengthen ties between the UAE and fireside chat, moderated by journalist Catherine Osborn (foreign correspondent in Brazil and columnist for Foreign Policy), was opened by FGV President Carlos Ivan Simonsen Leal, who emphasised the importance of education as a foundation for long-term cooperation and mutual understanding. He highlighted FGV's role as a global platform for academic exchange and policy dialogue and reaffirmed the institution's commitment to promoting strategic partnerships that connect Brazil to key regions of the world, including the Lima, Director for International Affairs at FGV, noted that initiatives such as this dialogue with the UAE are essential for preparing future leaders to face global challenges with technical expertise, ethics, and a global perspective, and for strengthening international cooperation through education and knowledge-sharing. The event provided a platform for open, forward-looking discussions, reinforcing the evolving Brazil–UAE partnership and reflecting FGV and the UAE Embassy's shared commitment to fostering high-level dialogue, strategic cooperation, and global engagement.
Al Etihad
30-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Reem Al Hashimy highlights UAE's vision for global cooperation at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brazil
1 May 2025 00:40 RIO DE JANEIRO (WAM) Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, led the United Arab Emirates delegation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held from April 28 to 29, in Rio de Janeiro, UAE delegation also included Saeed Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs and the UAE's BRICS Sherpa, as well as Saleh Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to marks the UAE's third participation in a BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting since joining the group as a full member in 2024. The high-level meeting brought together foreign ministers from the expanded 10-member bloc to discuss pathways for strengthening peace, advancing multilateral reforms, and enhancing collective economic her remarks, Al Hashimy underlined the importance of strategic cooperation in a rapidly changing world. "The UAE considers BRICS a uniquely positioned forum, one that brings together diverse perspectives, fosters consensus, and enables credible responses to shared challenges. This strength must be harnessed with strategic purpose," she emphasised that sustainable peace cannot be built through isolation, but through "inclusive dialogue, economic cooperation, and regional partnership," reflecting the UAE's long-standing diplomatic Hashimy also emphasised the importance of revitalising multilateral institutions to make them more inclusive, effective, and reflective of today's global realities. Furthermore, Her Excellency highlighted the need to place emerging economies and youth at the centre of international further underlined the UAE's economic diplomacy through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA), emphasising that these agreements reflect the UAE's broader vision for fostering resilience, opportunity, and shared the sidelines of the meeting, Al Hashimy held a series of bilateral meetings with BRICS counterparts, focusing on strengthening partnerships across trade, investment, and multilateral cooperation. The UAE's active participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting underscores its growing role in shaping collaborative solutions to address rapid global transformations and build a more inclusive, balanced, and sustainable international environment.
Zawya
13-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Expo City Dubai and UICCA team up to drive climate action
DUBAI – Expo City Dubai and UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) have signed a cooperation agreement that combines the expertise of both entities to identify, test and scale innovative sustainable urban development solutions, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting the growth of the UAE's climate tech sector. Under the agreement, UICCA will identify potential mature or near-market-ready innovations from its pool of initiatives, with selected projects gaining access to Expo City's Urban Lab – an advanced city-wide testbed where innovators can integrate their technologies into the city's existing infrastructure to observe how they interact with the real challenges and dynamics of urban life. Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA, said: 'Nurturing new technology and forging closer partnerships between the public and private sectors is vital to the UAE's goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Through UICCA's Launchpad, we are accelerating the growth of green startups and SMEs by providing them with tailored mentorship, regulatory guidance and direct access to investors, ensuring they have the resources needed to scale their solutions in the UAE. By combining innovative ventures from the Launchpad with Expo City's state-of-the-art Urban Lab testbed and supportive business ecosystem, we will strengthen our ability to grow the green economy and support our nation's bold climate targets.' Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, said: 'Collaborating and innovating for a better future is at the heart of Expo City Dubai's purpose and supports the UAE's vision for sustainable social and economic growth. Our agreement with UICCA not only helps us find solutions that address real-world climate and urban development challenges, but also ensures they are supported, thoroughly evaluated and implemented, demonstrating how a human-centric approach to technological development can lead to meaningful, long-lasting change.' Dedicated to piloting new solutions that enhance the urban environment, improve quality of life and promote sustainability, Expo City's Urban Lab provides a safe, secure and regulatory-compliant sandbox environment for innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses. This environment can be customised to enable live testing of physical and digital solutions, using the city's 200,000 live data points from sensors, cameras, IoT and other sources to validate testing results, while innovators also have access to Expo City's existing datasets, which can be used to highlight challenges and facilitate commercialisation. Expo City will also support UICCA's Launchpad, organising virtual workshops, providing mentorship and helping participants bring their projects to the testing phase. The Launchpad connects climate-focused startups with major stakeholders and leaders across the private and public sectors, offering a dedicated pathway for their development. Strategically located next to Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City's master plan cements its position as the centre of Dubai's future, providing a home for key sectors driving Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33) and – as one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan – offering a blueprint for sustainable urban development. The city already welcomes a diverse range of local and global organisations to its sustainability- and innovation-focused free zone, with a range of programmes and initiatives boosting its appeal as a hub for innovators. This includes the recent launch of the Changemakers Academy – an innovation and entrepreneurship incubator for young innovators that will incentivise creative problem-solving and unearth bold solutions to social and environmental challenges relevant to the UAE. About Expo City Dubai Expo City Dubai, the legacy city of Expo 2020 Dubai, is an innovation-driven, people-centric community rooted in the belief that collaboration can propel sustainable progress. Its prime location and world-class connectivity place it at the centre of Dubai's future – the lynchpin between Dubai Exhibition Centre, Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port and a key driver of Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33) A world-class free zone, it is home to a thriving business community that supports cross-sector collaboration and provides a springboard for businesses of all sizes to scale and grow, enhancing Dubai's position as a global centre of trade and reinforcing the UAE's development and diversification ambitions Its residential communities redefine urban living, exemplifying best practice in innovative, environment-friendly design with a focus on wellbeing and happiness An incubator for innovation, it is a testbed for solutions and a platform for groundbreaking ideas that benefit both people and the planet Packed with educational, cultural and entertainment offerings, with more than 30 indoor and outdoor venues attracting globally significant events, it celebrates human creativity and ingenuity and inspires future generations Designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, its roadmap to achieving net zero by 2050 and its broader decarbonisation targets raise the bar on responsible urban development About UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) is a pioneering organisation dedicated to accelerating climate action by growing the green economy. Through its unique convening power, UICCA connects people, insights, and technologies to transform complex sustainability challenges into actionable solutions. As a team of climate experts, UICCA delivers impact through three core pillars: Advisory, Accelerators, and Alliances. UICCA provides data-driven research, policy guidance, and capacity building to facilitate informed climate action decisions. Through its accelerator programmes, UICCA creates dedicated pathways for promising climate tech startups to scale in the UAE. The organisation drives collective action by forming subject-specific coalitions, including the UAE Carbon Alliance and SME Sustainability Alliance. UICCA focuses on priority themes including carbon solutions, circular economy, and climate adaptation. Its subsidiary, The Climate Tribe, amplifies environmental change through sustainable storytelling and community engagement.
