DUBAI – A look ahead to the major events of Friday 4 February at Expo 2020 Dubai
Republic of the Congo National Day
- 1015, Al Wasl Plaza Republic of the Congo National Day Press Conference
- 1330, Expo Media Centre (EMC), Level 2, Conference Room A
- Attendee:
- His Excellency Anatole Collinet Makosso, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo
World Cancer Day | Close the Care Gap Panel Discussion
- Discussion highlighting that half the world’s population lacks access to the full range of essential cancer services, including everything from early detection and screening to medicine and palliative care
- Moderated by Ricardo Karam, Media Figure, Executive Chair of TAKREEM, Lebanon
- Speakers include:
- Professor Humaid Al-Shamsi, President, Emirates Oncology Society, UAE
- Professor Solange Peters, President, ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology), Switzerland
- Dr Rana Hajjeh, Director of Programme Management, WHO (World Health Organisation), Egypt
- Ms Mary Rose Khamasmieh, Patient/Survivor
- 1400, USA Pavilion World Cancer Day | Guinness World Record Event
- World Guinness Record Activity to break the greatest number of awareness ribbons made in a one-hour period by a team at a single venue
- 1100-1200, USA Pavilion Human Fraternity and the Global Tolerance Alliance Roundtable
- Strategic programme endorsed and approved by the UAE Federal Cabinet, and part of a broader platform which embodies the nation’s commitment to join with the entire world in support of tolerance, pluralism and peace
- 1000-1300, Terra Auditorium International Day of Humanitarian Brotherhood UAE by Dubai Police Safety Ambassadors Council
- The purpose of the event is to promote the day of Humanitarian Brotherhood. The activity entails two main aspects, the opening of the gate and distribution of gifts and certificates across pavilions
- 0850-0905, Sustainability Gate Love Art The Union Fortress Parade
- The parade is organised by the UAE armed forces to showcase the ability of the UAE and to create pride
- 1530-1730, Ghaf Avenue E Sports | One-of-its-kind event at Expo 2020 Dubai
- The Australian Pavilion will be turned into a gamer’s paradise, with music and plenty of PlayStation 5s, hosted by DJ Big Hass
- 1800-2000, Australia Pavilion Forecourt Land of Peace in the Heart of AfricaOpening remarks by the minister, Head of Government Mr Anatole Collinet Makosso
- Panel 1: Business Climate
- Reform to improve the business climate
- Speaker: Mr Rigobert Andely, Minster of Finances, Budget and Public Portfolio
- 1600-1800, DEC Hall 2A South
- Panel 2: National Development Programme 2022-2026
- The opportunities that offer the national programme of development
- Speaker: Mme Ghislaine Ingrind Ebouka Babakas, Minister of Plan, Economy, Statistics and Regional Integration
- 1715-1815, DEC Hall 2A South
- Panel 3: Public-Private Partnerships
- The public-private partnership as an accelerating mode of financing project
- Speaker: Mr Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso, Minister of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships
- 1815-1900, DEC Hall 2A South
- Syrian composer Iyad Rimawi, together with representatives from the pavilion and partners, will speak about the show and answer your questions
- 1630, Syria Pavilion Jose María Gallardo del Rey ‘The Arabic World on the Spanish Guitar’
- Since his debut in Seville (in what was once Al Andalus), aged nine, Jose María has achieved universal public and critical acclaim for his mastery of the guitar – an instrument of Arab origin. He’s recorded 16 albums
- 1830-1945, Terra Auditorium Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Concert
- An Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, who have composed music for over 50 soundtracks across five languages
- 2000-2200, Jubilee Stage Omar Khairat – Across the Decades
- One of the most successful and well-respected Egyptian composers of all time, Omar Khairat will be performing live at Expo 2020 together with his 20-piece orchestra
- 4-5 February, 2030-2130, Al Wasl Plaza 5 FEBRUARY Belgium National Day
- 1015, Al Wasl Plaza Terry Fox Run | Canada
- Celebrating the legacy of Terry Fox, a Canadian amputee athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist. This non-competitive fun run will pass the amazing pavilions and features of the Expo 2020 Dubai site
- 0700-1000, Jubilee Stage and Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre H2O Sounds of Water Orchestra Concert | Paraguay
- With instruments made of reused materials related to water, such as bottles, drums, hoses, pipes and funnels, to name a few, the H2O Orchestra seek to raise awareness about water care in a novel way
- 1700-1900, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Queena Bergen
- Creative entrepreneur and storyteller Queena Bergen has been competing in creative competitions since she was nine years old
- Queena was named winner of the Day Job to Dream Job promotion
- 5-6 February, 1800 and 1930, USA Pavilion, Citi Rocket Stage Lucky Ali
- Aka Maqsood Mahmood Ali is an Indian singer, songwriter and actor. With several popular singles and albums, he emerged as a significant figure of Indipop during the 1990s
- 1900-2030, Jubilee Stage Storytelling by Emirates Literature Foundation
- The Emirates Literature Foundation brings back the lost art of storytelling with wonderful tales
- 1500-1545, Sameem Pavilion Basant Panchmi | India
- In India, the Basant Panchami festival is all about togetherness and harmony. The occasion is simply incomplete without good food, music, friends and family
- 2000-2200, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Myriam Fares Concert
- The Lebanese singer and entertainer performs live
- 2200-2330, Jubilee Stage 6 FEBRUARY Montenegro National Day
- 1015, Al Wasl Plaza International conference ‘Humanities and the Rise of AI’
- International conference organised by the University of Luxembourg in cooperation with the British University in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates University
- 0930-1800, Luxembourg Pavilion Siemens: MindSphere Future World Series
- The MindSphere Future World Series aims to inspire positive change in the world through a range of technology workshops, seminars and hackathons – all culminating in a finale in March 2025
- 0900-2100, Siemens Experience Centre Spearheading the Tanzania Mining Sector in a Global Perspective
- The event highlights the enormous potential of the Tanzania Mining Sector through business to business meetings, focus group discussions and investment forums
- 1100-1300, Tanzania Pavilion Architects of Air (5-7 February)
- Enjoy an experience of light, colour and sound as you enter a world of wonder in this luminarium. It is a dazzling maze of winding paths and soaring domes with natural forms, Islamic architecture, Archimedean solids and gothic cathedrals
- 1100-2320, Al Forsan Park Performance of the folklore ensemble of Slavic Songs
- Captivating performance that will include traditional Belarusian folk music and contemporary music by popular Belarusian authors and Slavic peoples
- 1100-1200, Belarus Pavilion Nigeria: Naija Trio
- Boxing and martial arts enthusiasts can attend boxing demonstrations and fireside chats with three of the biggest names in boxing and martial arts in Nigeria
- 1400-1600, Global Fitness Stage. Firdaus Orchestra with Anousha Shankar
- A British-Indian-American sitar player, producer, film composer and activist. She was the youngest and first woman to receive a British House of Commons Shield; she has had seven Grammy Awards nominations and was the first Indian musician to perform live and to serve as presenter at the ceremony
- 1830-2000, Jubilee Stage Iran and Italy Night of Ennio Morricone
- The performance of Iran National Instrument Orchestra performing the iconic melodies by famous composer Ennio Morricone
- 1730-1930, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Spain: Carmen París and Nabyla Maan – ‘Dos Medinas Blancas’
- Witness a mash-up of Spanish and Moroccan art and culture. Carmen París, an Andalusian poet, mixes flamenco, jazz and Latin American rhythms, while Nabyla Maan, from Fez, mixes traditional Moroccan music with Arab-Andalusian, African and pop. Catch this exciting duo
- 2000-2300, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Maria Katzarava and Argentina Duran
- This soprano has sung major roles in famous European theatres. Here at Expo 2020, she’s accompanied by Argentina Duran
- For interviews, please reach out to the MLO of Mexico Pavilion
- 2100-2230, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre 7 FEBRUARY Mozambique National Day
- 1015, Al Wasl Plaza Bilateral Business Forum between UAE and Mozambique
- This forum offers international businessmen and entrepreneurs a chance to meet business leaders from both the UAE and Mozambique
- 1400-1700, Mozambique Pavilion Mozambique: Mozambique Artistic and Culture Group
- A group of professionals in traditional and modern music and dance from Mozambique will be performing
- 1800-1830, the Earth Stage Mozambique: Cultural Moment and Gastronomy
- Visitors can savour a gastronomic feast, and sample exotic flavours of dishes and delicacies from the country’s mouthwatering culinary culture
- 1100-1900, Mozambique Pavilion Iran National Day
- 1615, Al Wasl Plaza Invest Saudi
- Invest Saudi is a one-day conference with a mix of plenary and breakout sessions. The audience will join the event both physically and virtually
- 0900-1630, Dubai Exhibition Centre Australia: Social Robotics Symposium
- An engaging conference designed by UAE University, in collaboration with the Australia Pavilion and Australian university partners, which will explore an inevitable future where AI and robotics interact freely with humans and each other
- 1000-1700, Australia Pavilion Climate & Biodiversity
- Conservation for Hope/Advancing Best Practice in Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
- 1430-1730, Abu Dhabi Hall Dubai Police Video Chain Award
- The Guinness World Record – Largest Online Video Chain Award
- 1800-1900, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Living Heritage of Bulgaria
- Presented by Regional Centre Sofia
- 1800, Bulgaria Pavilion Poetry evening with Afra Atiq, Carlos Andes Gomez & Brent Shuttleworth [Emirates Lit Fest]
- Welcome to award-winning poets Dr Afra Atiq, Carlos Andrés Gómez and ground-breaking musician Brent Shuttleworth. They present a multi-lingual, multi-genre performance in celebration of the power of the word and its ability to bring people together
- 1930-2030, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Emirates Literature Festival
- An evening of poetry with Colombian-American poet, actor and speaker Carlos Andrés Gómez, and Emirati poet Afra Atiq
- 1900-2130, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Syrian Raphsody
- Experience a unique and fascinating special musical event for Expo 2020 Dubai. The Syrian Rhapsody breaks the boundaries between the old and new, between the global and the local. From an ancient heritage, connecting history with the future
- 2100-2300, Jubilee Stage
- A vibrant and elegant aerial show, creating a powerful and creative statement on the communicative power of love.
- Performances will take place daily at 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615, 1715 and 1815 at Jubilee Park Plaza (near Surreal and the Garden in the Sky)