Tag: Expo 2020

    Omani Projects of sustainable nature showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Sustainability Forest at Oman Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai hosts Omani projects of sustainable nature. These projects highlight a crucial theme of this global event, namely sustainability, The Arabian Stories reports. Among the projects showcased at the Oman Pavilion is the Million Date Palm Plantation Project. It has 11 farms so far that are spread […]

    Expo 2020 Dubai witnesses launch of the sustainability-focused photography competition

    Canon today officially launched its ‘Moments That Matter’ photography competition, which is held in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), WAM reports. The competition aims to provide a platform for people to harness the power of visual storytelling to spark positive change. Focused on sustainability, one of […]

    Expo 2020 Dubai’s Urban and Rural Development Week explores resilient, sustainable habitats

    As global population growth continues to challenge the world’s existing cities and communities, Expo 2020 Dubai brings together leaders, experts and citizens to explore how we must transform the way we move, build, consume and live in the habitats of the future. By 2050, more than 70% of the world’s population is forecast to live […]

    ABB to display the world’s fastest electric car charger at Expo 2020
    02 Nov 2021

    As part of its mission to power e-mobility, ABB will be showcasing its all-in-one Electric Vehicle (EV) charger at Expo 2020 Dubai, which can deliver up to 100 km of range in less than three minutes, GDN online reports. Coinciding with the company’s ABB Day celebrations on December 13, the Terra 360 will make its […]

    `New Kuwait, New Opportunities for Sustainability’ pavilion at Expo 2020 attracts thousands

    Thousands of visitors flocked to Kuwait’s pavilion as it opened its doors this month at Expo 2020 under the theme `New Kuwait, New Opportunities for Sustainability.’ The shimmering gold exterior inspired by sand dunes takes visitors on a journey from the past to the present, giving them a glimpse into the future with Kuwait’s strategic […]

    ENOC reiterates its commitment to advancing Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050
    27 Oct 2021

    ENOC – the official integrated energy partner of Expo 2020 Dubai – has reiterated its commitment to advancing Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which is evident in the actions taken to protect future generations, WAM reports. ”Our recent partnership to enhance energy savings across our operations and the savings we recorded from innovative energy efficiency […]

    Dulsco aims to highlight UAE’s efforts to create a sustainable future

    Dulsco, the Official Waste Management Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, strives to implement Expo 2020 Dubai’s objective to be the first-ever mega event to divert 85% of its waste away from landfills, WAM reports. Dulsco has an innovative approach in place to meet the event’s requirements while offering world-class waste management services approved by Expo […]

    Climate and Biodiversity Week took place at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Climate and Biodiversity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai took place on 3-9 October. The main topic of the events was “galvanizing the world into action to protect our planet,” the Dubai government states. Tapestry of events mobilized climate action; Christiana Figueres, Damilola Ogunbiyi, Jake Norton, and Sir Tim Smit became speakers. Theme Week is the […]

    Italian pavilion at “Expo-2020” constructed from boat cases, plastic bottles, and coffee grounds

    Let’s get to know about the Italian pavilion at “Expo-2020” which resembles the very idea of recycling. The building has no walls in their traditional sense. This function is performed by marine ropes made of recycled plastic, which were used for 2 million bottles. The pavilion paths are sprinkled with crumbs made from coffee grounds […]

    Off-grid solar-charged electric vehicles introduced at Expo 2020 Dubai
    12 Oct 2021

    Electric vehicles charged using power generated directly by solar panels are being used for the first time at Expo 2020 Dubai by UPS, Expo’s official logistics partner. Sunlight is captured from panels on the roof of DP World’s Flow pavilion at Expo 2020, The National News reports. It flows through an inverter to an off-grid […]