A public event to raise awareness of, and celebrate, International Volunteer Day, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role in the area, and highlighting Expo Participant best practices and success stories.

International Volunteer Day

A public event to raise awareness of, and celebrate, International Volunteer Day.

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With a striking design inspired by fossilised sand dunes, Jubilee Stage is an open-air festival stage. Located in Jubilee Park, it hosts performances and large concerts.

Jubilee Stage

Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Community Development, and United Nations Volunteers (UNV), Expo celebrates International Volunteer Day in honour of the unsung heroes of communities across the world. Through public-facing celebrations and inspiring dialogues that spotlight a wealth of contributions and achievements, the ethos of volunteerism will be highlighted alongside values of solidarity, mutual trust, inclusion and empowerment.

International Volunteer Day: Flagship

In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Community Development and the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs, this event explores key issues including accessibility, education, decent work, innovation/technology, and sport, and the need to advance accessibility and inclusion as part of our progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Realising an Inclusive Future

International Day for People with Disabilities

Explore the opportunities and challenges to shape an inclusive future for People of Determination.

Expo co-curating with the UAE Ministry of Community Development, and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will focus on celebrating the achievements of inclusion and participation, increasing accessibility and mobility, and exploring opportunities and innovative solutions for an inclusive future for all. Through a vibrant agenda of discussions and activations, this Day will underscore the importance of leaving no one behind, and of reducing stereotypes around persons with disabilities. The theme for IDPD this year is “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Flagship

International Day for Persons with Disabilities - Specialist

A press conference for the highly anticipated UAE All Stars Tournament 2022 football event. 

The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) is bringing together football legends, celebrities, local dignitaries and VIPs for this special exhibition football match. Watch as legendary football stars Patrice Evra, Michel Salgado, Bacary Sagna and Samir Nasri lead their teams of all stars to battle on the football pitch - a must see for any football fan!

UAE All Stars Tournament 2022

UAE All Stars Tournament

A press conference for the highly anticipated UAE All Stars Tournament 2022 football event.

UAE All Stars Tournament: Press Conference

Join us in celebration of an epic battle that saw two chess heavyweights go head to head to claim the title of World Chess Champion. The result saw Norwegian Magnus Carlson defeat the plucky Russian challenger, Ian Nepomniachtchi after winning by a scoreline of 7.5:3.5. Carlson remains the World Chess Champion, a title that he has held since 2013. 

World Chess Championship Closing Ceremony

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Join us in celebration of an amazing competition that saw Norwegian Magnus Carlson defeat the plucky Russian challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi to claim the World Chess Championship. 

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Magnus Carlsen of Norway, the winner of the FIDE World Chess Championship Dubai 2021 lifts the trophy during the closing ceremony at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) m22133

Magnus Carlsen of Norway, the winner of the FIDE World Chess Championship Dubai 2021 with the trophy during the closing ceremony at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) m22139