DUBAI, 13 October 2021 – A look ahead to the major events of Wednesday, 13 October at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Senegal National Day
- Flag Ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza and media briefing hosted by Senegal Pavilion
- Delegation includes:
- His Excellency Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal
- His Excellency Ibrahima Sori Sylla, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal
- Dr Malick Diop, Commissioner General of Senegal Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
- National Day ceremony – 1015, Al Wasl Plaza; Media Briefing – 1430-1730, Business Connect Center
- Contact Senegal Media Liaison Officer for more information Zimbabwe Delegation Visit
- Honourable Dr Constantino D N G Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe, will visit the Zimbabwe Pavilion, accompanied by Government Ministers and Permanent Secretaries
- 1400, Zimbabwe Pavilion, Opportunity District
- For more information, please get in touch with the Zimbabwe Media Liaison Officer
Global Business Forum Africa | Day 1
- First day of the Global Business Forum with a focus on Africa, hosted in partnership with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce
- Focuses on the economic outlooks of both the UAE and Africa and will encourage international trade by addressing challenges and harnessing opportunities
- Keynote speakers include:
- His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President, Republic of Mozambique
- His Excellency Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai
- His Excellency Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, UAE
- Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Ghana, Ghana
- Walk in and onsite registration is closed, but you can still attend the event virtually. Visit register.globalbusinessforum.com
- The programme is available in Arabic from gbfafrica@economist.com
- 0730-1700, Dubai Exhibition Center Hall 1 North
- For more information, get in touch with press.office@expo2020.ae Future of Finance Conference
- Focuses on the key themes shaping the future of finance, including the digital transformation affecting banking, greening finance, boosting cooperation between leading central banks and digital currency
- 1000-2200, Dubai Exhibition Center Hall 2B North Medieval Music Two-Day Festival
- Spain Pavilion is bringing a music festival to Expo 2020 today and tomorrow, performed by Artefactum, one of the most distinguished ensembles of early Spanish music
- Performances open to the public: 13 October, 1800 at Sun Stage and 14 October, 1830 at Terra Auditorium
COMING UP:
14 October
- Sierra Leone National Day, 1015, Al Wasl Plaza
- Global Business Forum Africa | Day 2, 730-1700, Dubai Exhibition Center Hall 1 North
- Ghana Press Conference on its participation at Expo, 1430-1630, Abu Dhabi Hall, Business Connect Centre
- Conference – European Union: How Can We Ramp Up Private Investment in Developing Countries?
- Spotlight on Expo 2020 and participating countries’ sustainability initiatives, standards and models through their pavilion content, design, programming and operations.
- 1000-1600, Terra Auditorium
- Conference – Senegal: Investments and business opportunities forum
- Spotlight on Senegal presenting business and investment opportunities
- 1000-1600, Dubai Exhibition Centre Hall 2A South
- Late Nights @ Expo
- Magical musical encounters created by local and international artists breaking barriers between musical genres and cultures through mashups and original artist collaborations.
- 1030-1300, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre 15 October
- Kadim Al Sahir Concert, 2200-0000, Al Wasl Plaza
- Lusophonia Festival, 1600-0000, Jubilee Stage
- Tanoura Dancers, 1430-1630, Ghaf Avenue
- National Folkloric Ballet of Peru
- 1500-1600, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
- 1630-1700, Sea Stage | Mobility Zone
- Saudi Variety Show
- A rich diversity of performances in culture, music and other expressions of creative talent.
- 1930-2100, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
16 October
- National Day, Commonwealth of Dominica, 10:15 AM, Al Wasl Plaza
- World Food Day | People-facing Flagship Event
- Public event to raise awareness and celebrate World Food Day, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role in relevant areas, and Expo Participant best practices and success stories.
- 1400-1850, The Nexus for People & Planet North and Opportunity Forum
- Hungary: Fono Band
- A rare treat by musicians who have devoted their careers to performing and teaching traditional Hungarian folk music
- 1600-1800, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Expo’s full calendar is available here