Egyptians believe in power of collaboration, unity and diversity to address global challenges, Expo 2020 Dubai survey shows

• More than 50 per cent are optimistic about future opportunities for their country
• Survey polls 22,000 people across 24 markets as Expo prepares to open in October

CAIRO: – A new global survey by Expo 2020 Dubai reveals that an overwhelming majority (86 per cent) of Egyptian respondents think nations must work together to combat worldwide challenges such as a pandemic.

The 2021 survey of more than 22,000 people across 24 countries tracked sentiment in a world irrevocably changed by COVID-19. Conducted in partnership with YouGov, it followed a similar study carried out in 2019, before the pandemic.

Egyptian respondents also believe in the unifying role that technology can play in bringing the world closer together, with half saying that they think digital advancements and inventions will play a part in creating a greater global togetherness. 

The survey also gauged opinion on diversity, collaboration and building communities. Three in five Egyptians believe there will be greater commitment to diversity and tolerance across nations and the world in the next decade.

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Expo 2020 has developed this latest global study to help us understand how the citizens of the world believe we can shape a better future. Overall, the findings are encouraging, and show a collective desire to work together, broaden our horizons and exchange ideas.

“In less than two months, when Expo 2020 opens its doors, we look forward to welcoming millions of visitors from across the globe, and harnessing the kind of diversity this study reflects, as we join together to build a new world, with a brighter future for both people and the planet.”

The survey also shows that more than 50 per cent of Egyptian respondents have a positive outlook about their nation's prospects when it comes to opportunities in driving economic development and enabling individuals to meet their current needs and future aspirations. Additionally, more than half expressed positive sentiments about Egypt’s sustainable future. 

Echoing the above, more than three in five believe that Egypt is likely to have a green infrastructure that supports green travel, such as electric vehicles and charging stations, in the next decade, while 64 per cent say a majority of the urban population will live in sustainable smart cities. 

The Egypt Pavilion at Expo 2020 will showcase the country’s latest advancements and innovations, giving visitors the chance to explore the country's achievements past and present. Designed by Egyptian architect Hazem Hamada, the pavilion will also include a virtual tour, original antiquities and a 3D experience ‘to travel through a time machine’. 

Mohamed ElKhatib, Commercial Councellor of Egypt at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “In line with the 2030 Agenda, the Egyptian Government has launched a plan called Egypt’s Vision 2030, also known as Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) which promotes economic prosperity based on justice, social integrity and participation. The global survey reveals that Egyptian’s are by and large optimistic about their future and are united in their belief that by embracing pluralism and co-existence, the country can build bridges for cross-cultural communication and mutual comprehension.”

The survey delves into a range of subjects, also including health and wellness, sustainable travel, efficient food supply chains and the development of both urban and rural communities, all of which will be focuses of Expo 2020’s programming. 

Under the mega-event’s Programme for People and Planet, Expo 2020’s participating countries, organisations, partners and visitors will collaborate to discuss future-proofing solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. 

One of the first global mega-events to take place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Expo 2020 will run from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, inviting visitors from around the world to join the making of a new world, and experience a six-month celebration of human creativity, innovation, progress and culture. 

For further information about the latest global survey by Expo 2020, please visit www.expo2020dubai.com/en/news 

More information on the Egyptian Pavilion at Expo 2020 can be found here.

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About Expo 2020 Dubai

From 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai will welcome visitors from every corner of the globe to join the making of a new world, as it brings together the planet in one place to reimagine tomorrow.

• With the purpose of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, Expo 2020 will be the world’s most impactful global incubator for new ideas, catalysing an exchange of new perspectives and inspiring action to deliver real-life solutions to real-world challenges
• Expo 2020 will be the biggest cultural gathering in the world, presenting a visually striking and emotionally inspiring 182 days, as more than 200 participants – including nations, multilateral organisations, businesses, and educational institutions, as well as millions of visitors – create the largest and most diverse World Expo ever
• Expo 2020’s subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability will inspire visitors to preserve and protect our planet, explore new frontiers and build a better future for everyone
• For six months, Expo 2020 will be a must-visit family destination, with thousands of events, amazing exploratory experiences, and free entry for children up to age 18
• Expo is committed to building a more equitable and just world for everyone, while keeping visitors safe by following the latest guidance of the world’s leading medical, science and health experts
• Expo 2020 is the first World Expo to take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, located on a 4.38 sqkm site adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South
• Built with a meaningful and measurable long-term legacy in mind, the Expo site will transform into District 2020 – a model global community that will rethink the cities of the future – after Expo 2020 closes its doors

How to cover Expo 2020 Dubai in person at event time or report on the event remotely 

To attend Expo 2020 or cover Expo 2020 remotely using content and assets generated by Expo, you must be accredited.

To kick off your journey with Expo 2020, please ensure that you:

• Register to access our Media Information System, Tawassul at https://media.expo2020dubai.com 

Tawassul is regularly updated, providing the latest content assets, including press releases, photographs, audio and video, the electronic media kit, and information on broadcast and photography operations. It also provides you with important information and updates on facilities and services such as media accreditation, visa information for international accredited media, and permits. Access to other media-related systems (Media Asset Management System and Media Bookings System), which will be launched in Q2 2021, will only be permitted to accredited media (see below). Information about these systems can be found on Tawassul.

• Once registered, submit an Expo 2020 Media Accreditation expression of interest.

Within this expression of interest, please appoint an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) from within your organisation who will act as the single point of contact with Expo 2020 for media accreditation. Following this, approved media organisations will be provided login details and instructions for the accreditation system to enable them to submit applications.

For support, contact Expo 2020 Dubai’s Media Services team at media.services@expo2020.ae  or +971 (0)56 689 2101.

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About World Expos

In 1851 the Crystal Palace was the centrepiece of London’s Great Exhibition – the first World Expo. It celebrated the man-made industrial wonders of a rapidly changing world. Architecture, contents and a theme, ‘Industry of All Nations’, were combined to create a big idea of nations meeting nations in shared technological and commercial progress. In more recent years, participants in World Expos, including governments, international organisations and companies, have gathered to find solutions to universal challenges and to promote their achievements, products, ideas, innovations, their national brand, and their nations as destinations for tourism, trade and investment.

World Expos are held under the auspices of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the intergovernmental organisation responsible for overseeing and regulating international exhibitions (‘Expos’) and for fostering their core values of Education, Innovation and Cooperation. Today, four types of Expos are organised under the BIE’s auspices: World Expos, Specialised Expos, Horticultural Expos and the Triennale di Milano.

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