L’Oréal and UNESCO honor outstanding Arab female scientists in the fields of physical and life sciences, during its annual L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science ceremony in Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Take in conferences and performances a mere 300 metres away from Al Wasl Plaza.

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Expo 2020 connects minds from around the globe. These connections are not limited to the pavilions and parks, but also extend to the vast Dubai Exhibition Centre: a new, state-of-the-art venue for conferences, concerts and more. 

Conveniently located next to the recently completed Expo 2020 metro station, with striking views of the magnificent domed Al Wasl Plaza, the DEC offers 45,000 square metres of customisable event space, 14 exhibition and multi-use halls, on-site catering, and best-in-class audio-visual resources.


A light geometric pattern decorates the DEC’s extraordinarily broad front façade, which features a giant overhanging arch over the entrance to the central plaza area, as well as sloped surfaces that seem to angle away from the entrance like a pair of wings

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Dr Hayat Sindi, Biomedical Scientist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador talks during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science event at Nexus m46971

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Ms Anna Andersone (L), Co-Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer, Riga TechGirls, Lourdes F Vega (L2), Professor in Chemical Engineering and Director of the Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen at Khalifa University, Dr Hayat

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Ms Zainab Azim (L), UNOOSA Space4Women Mentor and Co-Founder of GIVE (Global Initiative and Vision for Education), Ms Salma Sylla Mbaye (R), International Astronomical Union National Coordinator for Senegal,Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (R), Sp

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A French-speaking female panel discuss resilience in times of crisis. Each speaker shares their experiences and achievements in an effort to inspire women around the world.

Education and Empowerment: Two Key Tools for Women's Resilience

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A panel discussion on investing in female education and empowerment, and supporting women facing crises around the world. Join via https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zeLqplu8SOiqwTNI9vBovw


Inside Expo: The Brave Women

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Women make tremendous contributions to the world, yet many remain unknown or forgotten. The Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier at Expo 2020 challenges this imbalance by taking visitors on a journey through the remarkable achievements of women across the globe. Our showcase underscores the principle that “When women thrive, all of humanity thrives”.

The pavilion showcases the exceptional accomplishments of women, world-famous and unknown. Immerse yourself in the triumphs of women through history, discover the journeys women have taken to claim their equality and dive into the stories of the inspirational women shaping our future.


Globe-spanning tour of women’s achievements and ongoing challenges

Multisensory exhibition created by actor/artist Mélanie Laurent and Emirati artists

Majlis-inspired social space for live conversations and events

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Reflecting the UAE’s commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality, the Women’s Pavilion serves as a catalyst for social transformation, both in Dubai and far beyond. By championing exceptional women, it aims to inspire dialogue, shatter gender misconceptions, and leave a lasting legacy of positive change for women worldwide.

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Under the title “New Perspectives”, the Women’s World Majlis programme invites you to recognise a fundamental principle: when women thrive, humanity thrives.

The programme highlights the impact women have made on society and shines a light on their often forgotten contributions. By shifting perspectives, we embrace the infinite approaches to a more balanced world.

A common vision for a unique collaboration; sustainable development goals and aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous world cannot be achieved without gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Sharing this vision, Expo 2020 Dubai and Cartier celebrate women changemakers around the globe, asserting our conviction that innovative collaboration between the private sector, civil society and committed individuals is the pathway to meaningful change.

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When women thrive, humanity thrives. A common vision for a unique collaboration.

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Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is once again taking a unique step in honouring the success of its graduates by selecting the site of Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest event ever held in the Arab world, as the venue for the class of 2021 graduation ceremony. The commemoration will be held at the magnificent Al Wasl Plaza, where graduates get to enjoy the special occasion alongside their classmates, family, friends, and loved ones.

Canadian University Dubai: 11th Graduation Ceremony

Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is honouring the success of its graduates at Expo 2020 Dubai, Al Wasl Plaza.

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Expo 2020 Dubai, the first Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region in the 170 years of World Expo history, opened with a celebration of global togetherness and optimism. Spectacular storytelling, performances, fireworks, and immersive projections on the dome of Al Wasl, the heart of Expo 2020, all told a story of collaboration and hope for the future, echoing Expo 2020 Dubai's theme of "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future". Global artists joining in the celebration included Andrea Bocelli, Ellie Goulding, Lang Lang and Mohammed Abdu.

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The first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, Expo 2020 opened with a celebration of global connection and hope for the future.

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Long ago, travellers referred to Dubai as Al Wasl, or “the connection” – a name that reflects the area’s heritage as a meeting point. This spirit of coming together takes shape in Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020’s spectacular centrepiece and gathering ground for celebration and wonder. 

Situated at the meeting point of Expo’s three thematic districts, Al Wasl Plaza's dome is tall enough to fit the Leaning Tower of Pisa beneath it. By night, she transforms into a 360-degree projection screen, blanketed by more than 250 state-of-the-art projectors. Al Wasl Plaza is a hub for visitors and the vibrant heart of our Expo.

Daily performances, national day ceremonies and more

Immersive 360-degree domed projection screen

Lush garden spaces for relaxation and connection

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Al Wasl Plaza is 130 metres in diameter and more than 67 metres tall. Delicate-looking despite its titanic scale, her pattern is inspired by our Expo's logo, which is fully visible at the oculus.

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The life force of the Expo 2020 site, Al Wasl Plaza proudly carries the old name of Dubai.

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A series of immersive 360° videos of Al Wasl's projection shows that put you centre stage for each stunning performance. 

Al Wasl Plaza 360° Immersive Experiences

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The second edition of the SAP Academic Community Conference 2021 will be hosted live from Expo 2020 Dubai. Together with Zayed University and University Competence Centre Magdeburg we invite you to participate in this great event. 

Listen to engaging keynotes that will give you insights into the future of education, work, technology and sustainability. At the same time, you can participate in workshops on the academic offerings of University Alliances and build a valuable network of faculty colleagues.

The conference also offers the opportunity to meet inspiring thought leaders: Dr. Karina Edmonds from SAP; Maher Nasser from the United Nations; Clayton Mackenzie, Provost of Zayed University; Dima Jamali from the University of Sharjah; Yousuf Luiz Caires from Expo 2020 Dubai; Nasser Ahmed from Google; Sam Tayan from Zoom; Stefan Weidner from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.

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The SAP Academic Community Conference 2021 (MENA) enables faculty members from the MENA region to network, exchange ideas and participate in high-level discussions.

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The market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best.

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SAP leads the way in enterprise application software, enabling organisations of all sizes to become intelligent, Cloud-powered enterprises. As the Innovative Enterprise Software Partner for Expo 2020 Dubai, SAP is helping businesses around the world to ‘recover better’ and shape a more resilient, sustainable future. Find out how best-in-class companies are using the power of intelligent enterprise to reinvent their businesses and make the world run more efficiently.