Expo 2020 Dubai Opening Ceremony Live

so alone love it was and sauna hey alone all the techniques okay okay okay tell him just one in the middle and one right one in the middle here because put no something here the ring okay you so do you not be possible without the efforts of so many organizations here in the region it will be an event that yeah it bears the name of dubai but it will be celebrated by the united arab emirates the region as whole leaders of industry from different backgrounds and corners of the globe coming together to celebrate but in order to bring facility of this scale to fruition huge amount of work that's gone in from the road and transports authority the dubai electricity and water authority it's by policed by civil defense all the emergency services here in dubai who've been aided by their colleagues and similar agencies in the other emirates by civil defense my health authority who will ensure the health and the safety and the security as you can see smart police stations around the venue just one of the nods to innovation we've been told that we can expect to see number of drones we can expect to see number of robots we can see huge amount of technology blended with the culture that is at the very heart of what dubai or expo 2022 has set out to achieve all the media authorities as well who've worked tirelessly to keep the message alive for so long and message that is just what seven minutes away from being broadcast to the world this is demise welcome to the world and the message is very clear dubai is open the uae is open very impressive vaccine program here in the uae and all the necessary precautions taken throughout emirates airline and the other regional airlines to their credit gifting tickets to guests and encouraging them to come and witness this celebration of hope this celebration of innovation where the world comes together under one roof celebrate that vision and hope expos down the years have given us so many talking points the sewing machine from paris in the eiffel tower as result of paris 1889 clean energy operated vehicles were exhibited in hanover back in 2000 now the electron microscope was unveiled to the world back in 1970 at osaka and where would we be without philadelphia 1876 where small company called heinz delivered tomato ketchup that might well just have touched just about every corner of the globe and so the question remains expo 2020 dubai with the vision with the investment with the support of the hundreds the 192 nations from around the globe who have taken up residence here for the next six months what can be achieved what can be created what will be the legacy of expo 2020 dubai and again legacy are very much one of the key themes the core themes if you like of these six months of celebrations the world's being invited to come and witness this themselves too come to dubai and experience witness expo 2020 in all its glory over the next six months and so we're one step closer to the opening ceremony as the final guests start to make their way into the el wassel dome and then we will be handing over to the scott gibbons choreographed event that will kickstart the celebrations we've been promised fireworks we've promised flags and we've been promised so much more not just over the course of the next 90 minutes but over the course the next six months as well that is going to be very familiar sight in the coming months and then of course tomorrow we'll get more from the pavilions and the events each the weeks have been themed down here over the course of the six months the pavilions all have their own individual events we've been promised major celebrations in the el wassel dome big name artists big names sportsmen big members of industry of trade of governments all coming together here and then certainly some not to be missed and significant not just for dubai but the world it is an opportunity for the world to come together after the last 18 months where our travel has been affected our connection has been effective so to have connection at the very heart of this event is very very timely and it is the perfect theme for what is set to come we are just moments away then from the start of the ceremony thank you for joining us for the pre-opening and we do hope that you can come and join us wherever you are around the world if you're unable to join us make sure you to the downl team for bringing us to this point as we now take one step closer to cover the official grand opening ceremony of expo 2020 dubai the eyes of the world are on dubai and more specifically the extraordinary structure that is the el wassel the very centerpiece of expo 2020 historical moment this that we hope will be remembered worldwide right here in the united arab emirates people from different nationalities from all around the world come together here in dubai tonight and for the next six months this in itself is gathering of great minds talents and expertise all contributing to creating better future for us all this truly is moment in time ceremony that will launch 182 days and nights of all wonder knowledge technology innovation and fun just marvel at the site and take moment to sit back and enjoy as artists performers and global superstars from all corners of the globe come together tonight here in dubai to officially open expo 2020 dubai without doubt the world's great island welcome to the opening ceremony of expo 2020 dubai dubai ladies and gentlemen please stand as we welcome his highness vice president and prime minister of the united arab emirates and ruler of dubai and his highness crown prince of abu dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the uae armed forces and their honored guests was excellente is foreign we begin now the ceremonial proceedings by raising the flag and the national anthem of the united arab emirates ceremony and hello yes me is foreign foreign foreign so yes foreign foreign foreign no more broken promises we were looking for the world to change if foreign believe again is to say tips if you hear this message wherever you stand i'm calling every woman we're the generation we can't afford to wait the future started yesterday and we're already sing along with me around me do do one voice one family the world as it stands in the palm of our hands we are the next generation to strive is is foreign foreign is is is to strive is is to strive this is foreign this is our time member of the cabinet and minister of tolerance and coexistence commissioner general of expo 2020 dubai is on excellence in dubai foreign is foreign yes foreign please welcome his excellency dimitri kirkensis secretary general of the b.i.e avenue your highnesses your excellencies dear commissioners general ladies and gentlemen am honored and delighted to be present here this evening for the opening of the first world expo in the manassa region this is historic occasion for world expos and culminating moment in the incredible story of dubai and the united arab emirates in the year of its golden jubilee with more than 190 countries participating all the world is coming together for the first time since the pandemic began to connect to exchange and to learn on this extraordinary global stage for tens of millions of people expo 2020 dubai is tremendous occasion to reconnect with the whole world and to truly engage with critical questions of universal importance and to showcase innovative and cutting-edge solutions to our global problems this is of course the overarching aim of expos as global platforms for inclusive multilateralism expos bring together countries international organizations businesses ngos researchers and citizens in common endeavor to generate new perspectives inspire real-life solutions and address the greatest challenges but in the case of expo 2020 dubai this purpose takes on renewed and powerful meaning as we entered the last phase of preparations our journey towards this great event was punctuated by an unprecedented global health crisis that it has profound consequences on us all faced with this immense challenge communities around the world have been shaken the social fault lines of our world have been laid bare with pandemic revealing and exacerbating pre-existing disparities and inequalities in wealth race gender age education and geography with its theme connecting minds creating the future expo 2020 dubai gathers us here over the next six months to help shape better world world where we look beyond our differences and are united in our diversity world more compassionate more resilient here at expo 2020 dubai connecting minds cultivates collaboration partnership and solidarity these are the values that the expo fosters and that shape our collective priorities here at expo 2020 dubai creating the future aims to contribute to reducing the growing divide between rich and poor it seeks collaborative strategies for environmental social and economic sustainability it promotes equal opportunities for all this is what expo stand for and this is what we believe in world expos are joint endeavors that transcend borders beliefs generations and ideologies shaping common vision for peace and human progress for years the uae and more than 190 countries have been preparing this event together we have collectively overcome the hurdles and have all persevered in our commitment to realizing safe meaningful and unforgettable world expo the time has now come to open expo 2020 dubai an expo that marks an era an expo that plays defining role in the global recovery an expo that contributes to better future would like to express my sincere gratitude to the leadership of the uae for having the vision and the perseverance to host this world expo and particularly to his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum on behalf of all 170 bae members applaud your unremitting determination to moving forward in unison and to make this wonderful project truly vibrant inclusive and universal experience for having the dedication to mesa make success of this collective project applaud all of our international participants with their enthusiastic and magnificent contributions would like to thank all those who despite the adversity whether from home or on the site have managed to make it reality from tomorrow morning visitors from the uae and further afield will be able to discover wonderfully crafted pavilions immerse themselves in cultural activities innovations and best practices and connect with people and nations from all around the world for 182 days these singular experiences will be shared experiences between organizer and participant country and citizen online and offline this in itself is joy to once again live sensational moments and to share hopes ideas and solutions with each other but it is so much more than that this is the time when we can jointly lay foundations for healthier safer and more prosperous tomorrow expo 2020 dubai will be transformational event creating new partnerships and generating deep and meaningful connections to make our world better let us now show the world what can be achieved when we join and act together to create better tomorrow thank you very much do so of dubai raheem well is yes foreign begin we stand united is that's the worst yes hey raymond foreign hey me so so so foreign foreign so foreign so so so so be so so so we fall into the river since we found anything could happen anything together could is anything could happen anything could happen anything could happen anything anything good i'll give you everything you need i'll give you everything we fall into the i've been trying to 86 that was anything good know it's gonna be know it's gonna be know it's gonna be know it's gonna be know it's gonna be know it's gonna be know it's gonna be know it's gonna yes and you can't find fighter by sitting so we can walk it out is again are is and know you feel like feet thousand times again each other we will rise away thousand times again we'll do it thousand times again foreign so so pray you'll be our eyes and watch us where we go and help us to be worse in times when we don't know let this lead us to our place give us foreign foreign lead us to place with your grace give us is let this like every child needs to find your place give us is foreign thank you for watching the opening ceremony of expo 2020 dubai now open through march 31st 2022 we hope to see you soon lexpo cheers milvan dubai sir uvera just mars damiel van der neusser you