Kuwait's country pavilion will be a star attraction at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai with a sophisticated exterior design inspired by the Kuwaiti local environment expressed by sand dunes and the symbol of sustainability, said a key official.
Estimated at 4,550 sq m, it will be one of the largest pavilions participating in the Expo.
Kuwait Pavilion will be a major icon attracting the attention of visitors from all over the world, remarked Kuwaiti Under-secretary of the Ministry of Information Muneera Al Huwaidi.
Addressing a press conference, Al Huwaidi, who is also the Commissioner-General of Kuwait at Expo 2020, emphasised that the government's keenness to participate in this international forum stems from the quest to introduce the world to Kuwait and the strategic projects and ambitious initiatives it adopts to achieve development goals according to the vision of New Kuwait 2035.
"Kuwait chose to have its pavilion in the (Sustainability Axis) under the title (New Kuwait, New Investment Opportunities for Sustainability) mainly buoyed by the vision of HH The Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to rely on renewable energy and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Programme," she was quoted as saying by state news agency KUNA.
Al Huwaidi said Expo 2020 was an important platform through which Kuwait could strengthen partnerships and relations and exchange experiences in various fields with other countries in addition to highlighting its progress in various fields at the international level, especially the humanitarian role.
"The pavilion will the hub for highlighting the vast Kuwaiti skills and creativity in various fields. Nine exclusive stages have been set up outside the pavilion (booths) for talented Kuwaitis to showcase their skills before millions of visitors over a period of six months from October 20 to April 2021.
Al Huwaidi said that the fraternal ties and the distinguished and long-standing historical relationship between Kuwait and the UAE "is the biggest motivation towards an active and distinguished Kuwaiti participation in the event, especially as it will coincide with the UAE celebrations of the golden jubilee of its National Day."
Consul General of Kuwait in Dubai Thiyab Al Rashidi said the Kuwaiti participation was co-ordinated for more than four years through continuous meetings with the UAE side to ensure effective and successful Kuwaiti participation at all levels.
"Kuwait is one of the first countries that have expressed their desire to participate in Expo 2020, adding that Kuwaiti ministries have exerted concerted efforts since the first day to make Kuwaiti participation successful, especially the fruitful co-operation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Information," he stated.-TradeArabia News Service