Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visits Expo 2020 Dubai and UAE Pavilion


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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed has visited the Expo 2020 Dubai site and UAE pavilion.

Sheikh Khaled, a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, was shown the site by Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and director general of Expo 2020 Dubai.

He was briefed on final preparations for the world fair, its facilities and the pavilions that focus on the event’s three sub-themes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability.

Sheikh Khaled, who was accompanied by Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, visited the UAE pavilion, which tells the story of the UAE from its ancient origins, including its people, goods and ideas, to its transformation into a unified country, and home to people from more than 200 countries and territories.

“We are proud of the exceptional preparations that have been made at Expo 2020, including the event’s international agenda," Sheikh Khaled said.

"The UAE pavilion will enhance cultural exchange and convey the UAE’s rich cultural heritage to the world.”

The pavilion also conveys stories about the UAE’s people and the legacy of their ancestors.

“We are ready to stage an exceptional edition of this global event and to welcome guests from around the world to the UAE,” Ms Al Hashimy said.

“The UAE pavilion offers incredible design and an outstanding experience to visitors through the authentic human stories it tells of the UAE and its people.”

It offers visitors an experience that explores the true meaning and positive impact of the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the Founding Father.

Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest cultural event, will host 192 countries when it opens to the public on October 1.

VERSTAPPEN'S FIRSTS

Youngest F1 driver (17 years 3 days Japan 2014)
Youngest driver to start an F1 race (17 years 166 days – Australia 2015)
Youngest F1 driver to score points (17 years 180 days - Malaysia 2015)
Youngest driver to lead an F1 race (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest driver to set an F1 fastest lap (19 years 44 days – Brazil 2016)
Youngest on F1 podium finish (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest F1 winner (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest multiple F1 race winner (Mexico 2017/18)
Youngest F1 driver to win the same race (Mexico 2017/18)

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126: The length in metres of the legs supporting the structure

1 football pitch: The length of each permanent spoke is longer than a professional soccer pitch

16 A380 Airbuses: The equivalent weight of the wheel rim.

9,000 tonnes: The amount of steel used to construct the project.

5 tonnes: The weight of each permanent spoke that is holding the wheel rim in place

192: The amount of cable wires used to create the wheel. They measure a distance of 2,4000km in total, the equivalent of the distance between Dubai and Cairo.

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Monday, January 28
Iran v Japan, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Tuesday, January 29
UAEv Qatar, Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Friday, February 1
Final, Zayed Sports City Stadium (6pm)

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1 The Jockey Club Local Handicap (TB) 1,800m (Dirt) $500,000

2 The Riyadh Dirt Sprint (TB) 1,200m (D) $1.500,000

3 The 1351 Turf Sprint 1,351m (Turf) $1,000,000

4 The Saudi Derby (TB) 1600m (D) $800,000

5 The Neom Turf Cup (TB) 2,100m (T) $1,000,000

6 The Obaiya Arabian Classic (PB) 2,000m (D) $1,900,000

7 The Red Sea Turf Handicap (TB) 3,000m (T) $2,500,000

8 The Saudi Cup (TB) 1,800m (D) $20,000,000

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Pakistan 482

Australia 30/0 (13 ov)

Australia trail by 452 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the innings

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Updated: September 13, 2021, 1:54 PM`