Sheikh Ahmed recognises UAE businesses for joining Expo 2020 journey

Sheikh Ahmed recognises UAE businesses for joining Expo 2020 journey

The UAE News report: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee has recognised more than 45 organisations in the UAE that have invested in bringing their employees to Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

In a ceremony held at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Dubai, Sheikh Ahmed, accompanied by Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai, praised the organisations for recognising the incredible opportunities Expo 2020 is presenting.

Semi-government, free zone and corporate organisations were among those congratulated, including a number of Expo 2020 Partners: DP World, Global Trade Partner; PepsiCo, Official Beverage and Snack Partner; SAP, Innovative Enterprise Software Partner; UPS, Official Logistics Partner; and Jacobs, Official Programme Delivery Management Provider.

Sheikh Ahmed said: “Since its inception, the UAE has been an ambitious and resilient nation, facing and overcoming numerous obstacles, but rising to become an economic role model and symbol of tolerance for the world, in less than 50 years. While our lives may have been altered by the COVID-19