Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, talks to an artisan at the Sameem pavilion on Monday. Photo: Twitter
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, talks to an artisan at the Sameem pavilion on Monday. Photo: Twitter
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, talks to an artisan at the Sameem pavilion on Monday. Photo: Twitter
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, talks to an artisan at the Sameem pavilion on Monday. Photo: Twitter

Sheikh Hamdan speaks of UAE’s rich heritage at Expo 2020 Dubai


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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has spoken of the UAE's rich heritage after he visited the Sameem pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday.

Sameem is an open-air pavilion that takes visitors on a journey through time. There are Emirati storytellers, artists and artisans at the site who help people to understand Emirati culture.

"I visited the Sameem pavilion, which tells the story of our rich heritage to the multicultural audience gathered at this global event," Sheikh Hamdan said on Twitter.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visits the Sameem pavilion. Photo: Twitter
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visits the Sameem pavilion. Photo: Twitter

"We are proud of our heritage, which guides our journey to the future."

Sheikh Hamdan shared images of his visit on social media, with one showing him talking to an Emirati artist as she made colourful baskets.

Expo 2020 Dubai, which is home to pavilions from 192 countries, has recorded more than four million visits since it opened to the public on October 1.

UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures

Super heroes

Iron Man
Reduced risk of dementia
Alcohol consumption could be an issue

Hulk
Cardiac disease, stroke and dementia from high heart rate

Spider-Man
Agility reduces risk of falls
Increased risk of obesity and mental health issues

Black Panther
Vegetarian diet reduces obesity
Unknown risks of potion drinking

Black Widow
Childhood traumas increase risk of mental illnesses

Thor
He's a god

Tank warfare

Lt Gen Erik Petersen, deputy chief of programs, US Army, has argued it took a “three decade holiday” on modernising tanks. 

“There clearly remains a significant armoured heavy ground manoeuvre threat in this world and maintaining a world class armoured force is absolutely vital,” the general said in London last week.

“We are developing next generation capabilities to compete with and deter adversaries to prevent opportunism or miscalculation, and, if necessary, defeat any foe decisively.”

Results

2.30pm: Expo 2020 Dubai – Conditions (PA) Dh80,000 (Dirt) 1,600m; Winner: Barakka, Ray Dawson (jockey), Ahmad bin Harmash (trainer)

3.05pm: Now Or Never – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Turf) 1,600m; Winner: One Idea, Andrea Atzeni, Doug Watson

3.40pm: This Is Our Time – Handicap (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Perfect Balance, Tadhg O’Shea, Bhupat Seemar

4.15pm: Visit Expo 2020 – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Kaheall, Richard Mullen, Salem bin Ghadayer

4.50pm: The World In One Place – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1.900m; Winner: Castlebar, Adrie de Vries, Helal Al Alawi

5.25pm: Vision – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Shanty Star, Richard Mullen, Rashed Bouresly

6pm: Al Wasl Plaza – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: Jadwal, Dane O’Neill, Doug Watson

The biog

Name: Timothy Husband

Nationality: New Zealand

Education: Degree in zoology at The University of Sydney

Favourite book: Lemurs of Madagascar by Russell A Mittermeier

Favourite music: Billy Joel

Weekends and holidays: Talking about animals or visiting his farm in Australia

Updated: November 22, 2021, 1:27 PM`