Sheikh Mohammed visits Expo 2020’s operations centre ahead of the start of the mega event

Sheikh Mohammed visits Expo 2020’s operations centre ahead of the start of the mega event

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the operations centre of the Expo 2020 venue in Dubai, ahead of the start of the mega event. Being held for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, the event, billed as the greatest show in the world, is all set to welcome delegations representing 191 nations. Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied on his visit by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee. Sheikh Mohammed reviewed the processes followed by the main operations centre, which is the base for 134 units of government and private entities in charge of operations, safety and security of the mega event. Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on the coordination mechanisms used by the teams based at the operations centre. Expressing his confidence in the ability of Expo 2020 teams to deliver an outstanding event, His Highness said: “We promised to organise the most exceptional Expo in the history of the event. Our nation’s talented citizens were able to convert