Sustainable future – GulfToday

Sustainable future – GulfToday

Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Flowers and gastronomy definitely delight and the island-city state of Singapore, not only in celebration of its National Day in connection with the Expo2020 Dubai, but more importantly recognising the strong bond it has with the host government, has unveiled a new crossbreed of the orchid Dendrobium genus and introduced as well to the UAE community a signature variety of easy-to-prepare meals that well-represent the over 5.9 million Singaporeans. Carefully cross bred by the experts of the 162-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens, Dendrobium Expo2020 Dubai, with thin slender stems typical of the orchid genus, but distinguished with willowy twisted golden yellow petals marked with lilac veins, was presented to UAE Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence Expo2020 Dubai Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan by Singapore National Security Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister Teo Chee Hean during the “Singapore National Day” held on Saturday morning at the Al Wasl Plaza of the World Exposition site. Formal diplomatic ties between the UAE and Singapore were established on May 15, 1985 and on Saturday, Teo said: “As small states and hubs in our respective regions, Singapore and the UAE have benefitted from a close friendship and partnership that have continued to strengthen