Experience two artists from the new generation of Angolan percussionists demonstrating that through the sound of drumming, harmony can be achieved in a village. 


African Percussion Performance

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Eclectic music symbiosis between traditional roots and world music


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The pavilion is a tribute to indigenous tradition and a future of innovation.

Angola Pavilion Interior

Angola showcases the disappearing art of storytelling.

Angola Pavilion

Angola Image Gallery

For thousands of years, Angola’s Chokwe people have preserved their cultural wisdom through looping Sona drawings, in which special symbols are sketched into the sand and passed down through generations. The Angola Pavilion at Expo 2020 pays homage to this ancient tradition of knowledge sharing, connecting it with the nation’s emerging innovation industry.

With lush displays of Angolan flora, immersive exhibits and installations of modern and traditional art, the pavilion takes you on a Sona-inspired journey through contemporary Angola. Explore installations from contemporary Angolan artists, browse traditional Angolan crafts and more.


Angola

The Angola Pavilion architecture evokes both modernist design and the looping shapes of Angolan Sona sand drawings. It is anchored by a golden, geometric sunburst held aloft by a ring of tall, slim silver pillars.

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A modern take

The landmark African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) came into effect in early 2021, creating the world’s largest free trade area—a key step towards Africa controlling its own destiny.

The UAE also responded decisively to the crisis, quickly moving to reopen and adapt for the future. What synergies exist between the UAE and Africa, and how can the relationship between the two regions drive progress to realize a shared vision for the future?

GBF Africa, building on its reputation as an essential forum for senior government, business, and finance leaders, will look closely at how Africa is responding to current challenges—particularly those presented by covid-19 and examine the role of innovation, collaboration and, above all, trade-in enabling solutions.

GBF Africa is bringing the trade and investment community together to explore opportunities between Dubai and Africa.  

South Africa

Distinguished heads of state: H.E. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President, Democratic Republic of Congo, Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.

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H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem

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Wamkele Mene

Admassu Tadesse

Paul Kavuma

H.E. Hamad Buamim

Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Mohammed Dewji

Innocent Muhizi

Global Business Forum Africa - Day 1

Spotlights on Africa 

Highlighting progress on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and solutions for early warning systems in Africa.

Climate and Biodiversity Week to spur the world into action to protect our planet

We stand at the brink of a crucial moment in time - a moment in which we must take decisive collective action to protect our planet, and the life it sustains, for future generations. It is an opportunity for us to take our place in history as the generation that stepped up to halt climate change, and transform human activity to operate within Earth's planetary boundaries. 

Expo 2020 Dubai's Climate & Biodiversity Week convenes government decision-makers, business leaders, youth advocates and our millions of visitors to address the greatest challenge of our time and generate solutions critical to the future of our civilisation and the health of our planet. 

What's your Promise to our Planet?

Climate and Biodiversity

How do we work together to better manage climate change and protect biodiversity? 

Climate & Biodiversity Week Programme

Insight Report from Climate and Biodiversity Week

Natural Resource and Biodiversity Conservation

Image Gallery

Climate & Biodiversity Week

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African Union

Comprising 55 Member States with 1.3 billion citizens, the African Union is a vast coalition that seeks to propel all of the continent’s people toward a peaceful, prosperous future. At the African Union Pavilion, you’ll embark on a journey from storied history to the vibrant future as you learn about the AU’s collective vision for transforming Africa into a global powerhouse.

The pavilion’s experience begins with black-and-white footage of inspiring speeches from great African leaders, before emerging into a colourful exhibition space that explores the AU’s cultures, initiatives and thriving future. 


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African Union Pavilion

H.E Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko

H.E Mami Mizutori

Harsen Nyambe

Kai Gatkuoth

Ibrahim Mohammed

Amos Makarau

Cecilia Aipira

Amjad Abbashar

Benard Onzima

Ibrahima C. Diong

Spotlights on Africa | Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate

Expo 2020 Dubai will mark the UAE's Golden Jubilee in December 2021, celebrating the country's history and progress over its first 50 years, while looking ahead to the next 50 years, guided by the UAE Centennial Plan 2071. This event track features events that invite the world to join hands with the UAE to craft a meaningful legacy to create value for generations to come. 