Dubai: UN official announces, Expo 2020 is proof that sustainable development goals can be achieved.

Date:

Maher Nasser, commissioner-general of UN says, The rise of the Expo 2020’s sprawling site from a desert land to a “thriving location” where over 250 nationalities and people from different backgrounds are converging is proof that collective action can make a difference to the world, Expo.

“I’m sure we can do it,” said Nasser explaining why the United Nations General Assembly has for the first time in history has decided to move the Global Goals Week out of New York and come to Expo 2020 Dubai next week.

“Expo is currently the world premiere event taking place in the middle of the pandemic with 10 million people already having come here… and world leaders are coming here. We thought that it is probably most appropriate for the first time the Global Goals week to be held outside of New York is to be held at Expo where 192 countries of the world have pavilions here and world leaders are coming.”

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

UAE’s GEMS Education to introduce AI teacher avatars across its schools

Digital twins of teachers to give UAE students access...

How Yas Island is attracting a Dh30 billion-plus development wave

Homes, hotels and global attractions are transforming the island...

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign visa-waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders

Agreement signed on sidelines of UN General Assembly to...

Al Ain Emirati entrepreneurs can access funding, training and business support

Khalifa Fund offers financing, advice and facilities to help...