The UAE National Chapter launched on 9 November 2020 with a group of national and global companies, the UAE’s leading advertising industry alliance and the premier festival of creativity in the MENA region. This chapter represents the first outpost of the global UN Women initiative in the Middle East region. The strategic priority of the UAE National Chapter is to broaden the representation of women and men in non-traditional roles in media and advertising.

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Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion

Come down to Expo 2020 Dubai to celebrate the anniversary of the UAE National Chapter of UN Women's Unstereotype Alliance.

Inside Expo_New

Inside Expo: Sustainability I: The World’s Oldest Innovator

Inside Expo: Sustainability II: Harnessing the Sun

The Powerhouse Pavilions

Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion - Audio Guide

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Terra offers two different, immersive tracks that take visitors either Under the Forest or Under the Ocean in order to learn more about the beauty of the natural world. 

Under the Ocean Track - Terra

See the Expo Young Innovators exhibition, which brings to life the creativity of students across the UAE who worked on developing solutions to global challenges.

Expo Young Innovators Exhibition Terra 

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At Expo 2020, sustainability is an urgent, attainable reality, and Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion is the proof. Both immersive exhibition space and exemplar of environmental self-sufficiency, Terra is a pioneering piece of architecture that pushes the limits of renewable design.

The pavilion’s 130-metre-wide solar canopy – so vast that you could park 10 city buses head-to-tail atop it – converts sunshine into electricity for the exhibits below. Artfully funnelled natural light and local plant species, together with technologies that can reduce water consumption by 75 per cent, show the way to a sustainable future.


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Inspiring experiential journey through our shared sustainable future

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Two immersive paths to choose from: beneath a forest and beneath an ocean

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LEED Platinum environmental features, including solar power and water recycling

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3170 Under the Sea exhibition as part of Terra The Sustainability Pavilion

Image Gallery

Videos

The Making of Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion

Drone Footage: Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion

Hyperlapse: Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion

Interactive Tour: Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion

Terra is a super-sized marvel of forward-thinking design. The pavilion’s technology generates enough energy in a year to power a Nissan Leaf to drive halfway to Mars, while another system captures moisture from the air you breathe and turns it into drinkable water. Enter and take a fantastical journey through the wonders of nature, humanity’s challenges and the promise of our shared future. 


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The Sustainability Pavilion

Terra is home to five thought-provoking art installations from artists around the world, with each piece demonstrating a response to the issue of sustainability.

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Terra Art Installations

Young visitors can explore a fantastical world inspired by Terra's very own octopus, Octavia.

Octavia

Octavia's Playground

Timelapse of Terra 

UAE National Chapter of UN Women's Unstereotype Alliance: Anniversary Celebration

Organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the postponed 2020 championship will see the reigning world champion, Magnus Carlsen of Norway, defend his title against the winner of the delayed Candidates Tournament, Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi.

The showdown between the game’s finest Grandmasters will take place between 24 November and 16 December 2021 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, with the two players competing for a prize fund of EUR 2 million (AED 9 million).

FIDE: World Chess Championship

FIDE: World Chess Championship Dubai 2021

A press conference discussing the World Chess Championship, taking place between 24 November and 16 December 2021 at Dubai Exhibition Centre.

FIDE: World Chess Championship Press Conference - Match 10

This press conference hosts Bayanat, a G42 company specialising in AI-powered geospatial intelligence, to sponsor UAE-registered sailboats in the Golden Globe Race 2022.

Bayanat by G42

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Hasan Al Hosani (L), CEO of Bayanat and Commander Abhilash Tomy (R), retired Indian Naval Officer, Yachtsman and first Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world under sail, speak during a G42 Press Conference to annou

Hasan Al Hosani (L), CEO of Bayanat and Sandeep Kumar Bayyapu (R), Deputy Chief of Missions at the Embassy of India in the UA present the UAE Civil Ensign to Commander Abhilash Tomy (C), retired Indian Naval Officer, Yachtsman and first Indi

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Using AI to power progress, driven by the combined efforts of people and technology.

G42 Website

As Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official AI Enablement Premier Partner, G42 provides its cutting-edge computer vision technology and analytics capabilities. G42 views technology as the next frontier of humanity and the company works to solve complex challenges across multiple industries in order the move the world forward. By leveraging its AI capabilities, G24 will support Expo 2020 in bringing the world together.

Delivering AI’s full potential at scale and speed for positive progress

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Bayanat by G42: Press Conference

The Arab Journalism Awards is the region’s most prestigious award ceremony recognising journalistic excellence. The awards celebrate talent, inspire, and stimulate creativity. It is also aimed at enhancing the constructive role of the press in serving the community. Since its launch under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Award has helped improve the quality of journalism and media in the Arab world. Categories of the Arab Journalism Award include investigative reporting; young talent in journalism; photojournalism; economic journalism; outstanding cartoon artwork; sports journalism; best press interview; best columnist; media personality of the year; political journalism; cultural journalism; smart journalism and humanitarian journalism.

Arab Journalism Award

Arab Journalism Awards

For the twentieth session of the Arab Journalism Award, the winners will be honored in a ceremony held on this occasion at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. 

Architecture II: Al Wasl Plaza

EXHIBITOR Magazine's World Expo Awards

EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces World Expo Award Winners

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.

Expo 2020 Dubai Opening Ceremony

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

Al Wasl features

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Al Wasl Plaza 360

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.

The beating heart of Expo 2020

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

The Beating Heart of Expo 2020

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