Knowledge Sharing SessionPrateek Dhariwal

Connecting Minds, Creating the Future

Introduction• In November 2011, the United Arab Emirates presented its offer

to host the 2020 World Expo in Dubai. • In this formal submission to the Department International des

Expositions and the 160 states that are its members. • 27th Nov 2013 - Dubai won the bid by a margin of 116 votes

beating the likes of Izmir (Turkey), Sao Paulo (Brazil) & Ekaterinburg (Russia)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2QH2sevtZ0

Dubai Wins Expo 2020 -

What is an Expo?• Expo – The biggest and the oldest international organization (160

members)• Managed by: Bureau of International Expositions• Held every 5 years and for a period of 6 months • World Expos in the past have attracted millions of visitors

- Platform for major innovations• First Expo – London in 1851

Some Expos of yesteryears1851 - London

1958 - Belgium

1889 - Paris

2010 - Shanghai

Main Objectives of Expos• Strengthen Connections with the rest of the world • Explore Opportunities • Celebrate Cultural Diversity • Unleash technological wonders • International Publicity • Support the central theme of the Expo

“Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”• The inspirational Central Theme of Expo 2020, Dubai • Three major areas highlighted:

MOBILITY: Smart Logistics & Transportation SystemsOPPORTUNITY: New paths towards Economic DevelopmentSUSTAINABILITY: Lasting natural resources

Expo 2020 will serve as a platform to collaborate new ideas and revolutionary innovations, thereby working towards a sustainable world!

Dubai Expo Site

• 4,38 Sq. Km Area • Midway between Dubai & Abu Dhabi

(Strategic Location)

• Three large pavilions – Each dedicated to the three different areas of the Central Theme (Mobility, Sustainability, Opportunity)

Preparations for Expo 2020• Huge investments in tourism & hospitality industry• Commerical Partnerships and outreach to potential

participants• Engagement with organizations to build global

collaborative platform• Major projects :

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar ParkDubai Canal Project Bluewaters Island

http://www.thenational.ae/uae/tourism/ dubai-expo-2020-preparations---video

How will it impact Dubai?• Powerful impetus to UAE’s GDP (expected to grow by 5%)• Robust sustainable transportation infrastructure • Creation of new job opportunities (close to 300,000 new jobs)• Significant impact on Real estate, hospitality, education & tourism

(More FDI)• Will open doors for new countries to trade • Govt aims to make Dubai “the happiest country” by 2020

How will it impact Dubai?

Views from Experts"In my humble opinion, an event like Expo2020 lifts the mood and sentiments of an economy. Its a positive domino effect that acts as a catalyst to various developments in the region. It enables a city to present itself as a true global economic destination, than a mere tourism hub"

AADIL SHAIKH, HomeGenie Middle East, Dubai

“UAE is working towards making themselves smart and innovative in sectors such as transport, online governance, digital solutions for the masses etc. It is trying to lead this initiative with projects such as RTA digitalisation, e-payments, unified bio-metrics for identification etc.”

RAJAT AGARWAL, Samsung, Dubai

"I see Expo 2020 as having two major impact on Dubai. One is that it would give Dubai a major exposure as a business center on the world stage and bring it on par with Singapore, secondly it will help build a hotel and transport infrastructure which will last much beyond Expo 2020.”

SUBHASH THAKKAR, SCAN TECHNOLOGY LLC, Dubai

THANK YOU

“ Connected Thinking is the best hope for successful and peaceful existence in the generations to come ”

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum