Al Madina is a realistic Emirati translation of the concept of sustainability

Expo City Dubai selected for COP28. Raises expectations

The highly anticipated global event is an extension of the spirit of the Expo with its deep human dimensions. WAM

The selection of Expo City Dubai to host the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) next November represents raising the bar of expectations for the success of this highly anticipated global event, and an extension of the spirit of Expo with its deep human dimensions, and based on the great success achieved by the country when it brought the whole world together at Expo 2020 Dubai, and provided a shining example of its potential and capabilities to drive global efforts to shape a better future for human civilization.

Expo City Dubai offers a realistic Emirati translation of its concept of sustainability, circular economy and achieving the best ways of living that guarantee luxury, while at the same time, protecting the earth through thoughtful reduction of emissions, leading to climate neutrality and no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming, compared to pre-industrial times. Over the course of six months, the duration of Expo 2020 Dubai, the world has witnessed an advanced model of the shape of the cities of the future, and the possibility of generalizing this experience to be a possible option to confront climate change.

The two major events, Expo 2020 Dubai and COP28, belong to one essence aimed at achieving sustainability and strengthening international action to address the challenges facing the world, especially climate change, which reflects the continuity of the UAE's message "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future", which is the slogan embodied by Expo 2020 Dubai, and the UAE continues to develop it to gain additional momentum by hosting COP28, in line with its approach to sustainable development and effective contribution to global efforts to protect the planet and ensure a better future for generations. Next.

In a report issued in late March, Ernst & Young confirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai is one of the most sustainable exhibitions in the history of World Expo, and has set new standards for the upcoming World Expos, as the sustainability strategy at Expo 2020 Dubai included four main goals: leaving a legacy of sustainable infrastructure, advanced sustainability practices, stimulating and encouraging sustainable efforts in Dubai and the UAE, raising public awareness, engaging the community in the principles of sustainability and methods of adopting them in daily life, and adopting solutions. Sustainable scalable that ensures that benefits reach many economic sectors.

The company considered that these four goals guided the success of the planning, establishment and operation of the event, and with the transformation of the site into "Expo City Dubai", these goals contributed to the launch of a sustainable and clean future city, whose essence comes to the human being, which gives Expo 2020 Dubai's core mission "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future", and topics that focus on sustainability, opportunity and mobility, great importance when Expo City Dubai hosts COP28 events.

Ernst & Young expects Expo 2020 Dubai's total value and legacy to the UAE economy to be AED 154.9 billion ($42.2 billion) from 2013 – the date of winning Expo – until 2042.

The UAE's COP28 logo, which was launched in January, and inspired by the concept of "One World", expresses the UAE's long-term vision for effective climate action and the future of the planet.

The unique golden ring, which represented the logo of Expo 2020 Dubai in March 2016, drew the world's attention, and this artifact, which was found in the Al Marmoom area in Dubai, was characterized as a tapestry of diverse civilizations, as the golden ring consists of inscriptions and artifacts created by an ancient Emirati civilization 4000,<> years ago, which is highlighted through communication with the civilization of Dilmun, the pharaohs, Mesopotamia, and beyond the two rivers, Sindh and India.

The message of "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" and the concept of "One World" reflect a lofty humanitarian goal entitled action and will, so that the UAE will be the meeting point of the past, present and future, and the inspiration of global dialogue to reach a better tomorrow.