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Thought-provoking book of essays explores ideas for a better tomorrow
“Throughout history, the human race’s innate drive towards shared endeavour has delivered astonishing results…” reads the opening line of Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, a collection of essays initiated and supported by the UAE’s bid to host the World Expo in Dubai in 2020 inspiring dialogue and action on many of the world’s most urgent challenges.
The Sun Trip: on the way to EXPO-2017
On the 15th of June of this year, in the region of Savoie (France) an unprecedented bike ride under the name of “The Sun Trip: on the way to Astana EXPO-2017” started.
Expo 2020: We will bring minds together for a better future
More than 1,200 years ago, while Europe was in its Dark Ages, the Muslim world was ruled by a dynasty of Islamic leaders who embraced free thought and creativity from all corners of the globe. Never before had history witnessed such cultural openness and symbiosis as during the reign of the Abbasid Caliphs.
UAE stresses the importance of partnerships in Dubai Expo 2020
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today led a delegation that unveiled one of Dubai Expo 2020’s flagship initiatives, Expo Live, in a presentation to the 166 member nations of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris.
153rd General Assembly of the Bureau of International Exhibitions
On 12 June 2013, Kazakhstan took part in the 153rd session of the General Assembly of the Bureau of International Exhibitions BIE, held in Paris, France. It was Astana’s first presentation as the winning city.
EXPO-2017: Future energy and its impact in our lives
On May 22-23, 2013 world leaders, politicians, experts and energy scholars met in Kazakhstan’s capital to discuss topical social, economic and financial issues and seek joint solutions.
2nd Youth International Economic Forum
The second Youth International Economic Forum (YIEF) was held On 21 May 2013, in Astana, within the framework of the 6th Astana Economic Forum at Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov.
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the BIE
On 7 May 2013, the Executive Committee of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) met in Paris at the organisation’s headquarters.
Economic report shows Dubai Expo 2020 would support over 277,000 jobs
With the world’s travel and tourism industry in Dubai for the Arabian Travel Market, the leading destination exhibition with participants from more than 87 countries, Dubai Expo 2020 highlights a report that concludes 277,149 jobs would be created between 2013 – 2021, 40% of which would be within the travel and tourism sector.
Expo 2020 master plan development outlined
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo Preparatory Committee member, has presented a progress update on the Dubai Expo 2020 organisation, governance framework and site development, including key milestones and timelines for delivery of the iconic event. The update came at an Executive Committee session of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE), the governing body of the World Expo, in France.
The XI Eurasian Media Forum has ended in Astana
The XI Eurasian Media Forum, which has become a familiar brand not only in Kazakhstan, but beyond its borders as well, was held in Astana from 25 to 26 April 2013.
EXPO 2017: Architectural Contest
Architects and designers gathered in Astana to participate in the international architectural contest for the best draft design of the EXPO-2017 exhibition complex. The purpose of this working trip is to get acquainted with the site of this future facility and to discuss the details of the project.