Expo Dubai

EVENTS
CALENDAR
1 October 2021 - 31 March 2022
September 2021 Edition

Subject to change
WELCOME TO
THE WORLD IN
ONE PLACE
A once-in-a-lifetime celebration 360-degree projection screens;
of humanity and the largest we’re talking space-themed
event ever staged in the Middle playgrounds and giant entry
East, Expo 2020 Dubai is a portals made from the same
ground-breaking spectacle that material as spaceships; we’re
brings together more than 200 talking thought-provoking
participants - including countries, discussions, and mind-bending
innovators, companies, art installations, creating
non-governmental organisations, memories that will last a lifetime.
entrepreneurs, universities and
Ever since the first event in 1851,
creatives. Staged under the
World Expos have connected
theme ‘Connecting Minds,
people, enriched lives and
Creating the Future’, Expo 2020
accelerated human progress. By
Dubai presents an opportunity
bringing together nations for the
for all of us to create a
common goals of supporting
meaningful legacy that will span
education, innovation, and
generations and echo around the
collaboration, Expos present
world.
unique opportunities for
It’s an event filled with surprises, fostering dialogue and charting
innovations and awe-inspiring new courses for advancement. As
sights. We’re talking gardens in the 21st century unfolds, the
the sky, an Emirati opera and one challenges the world faces have
of the world’s largest become more complex and
interrelated.
EXPO 2020 DUBAI
MAP
1 Al Wasl Plaza
2 Mission Possible — The Opportunity Pavilion
3 Terra — The Sustainability Pavilion
Entrance/Exit
4 Alif — The Mobility Pavilion

5 Dubai Exhibition Centre Sustainability District
Al Forsan
Jubilee
2 4
Entrance/Exit Al Wasl Entrance/Exit
Opportunity District Mobility District
5 5
Entrance/Exit
GETTING TO
Expo Rider Routes
AND FROM EXPO

Pick-up/Drop-off
Abu Dhabi Airport
Abu Dhabi Marina Mall
Expo 2020 Stop
Mobility
Mobility
By car
If you are driving to the Expo 2020 site, it
accessible from all major highways. Follo
Abu Dhabi Zayed the signs for one of the designated parki
Sports City Mobility areas.
DWC Al Maktoum
Int’l Airport Mobility
DXB Airport
Terminal 3/DWTC Hotel Mobility Parking
Parking is free of charge and available fro
Pick-up/Drop-off Expo 2020 Stop 08:30 to 01:00, Saturday to Wednesday,
Palm Jumeirah/ and from 08:30 to 03:00, Thursday to
JBR Hotel Opportunity Friday.
Ras Al Khaimah/Ajman Opportunity Opportunity Parking from the E77 Expo
Road
Sharjah Jubail Opportunity
Sustainability Parking from the E77 Exp
Sharjah Muwailah Opportunity Road or D54 Zayed bin Hamdan al Nahya
Mobility Parking from the E311 Sheikh
Pick-up/Drop-off Expo 2020 Stop Mohammed bin Zayed Road
Al Ain Central Sustainability Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) Parking
Al Baraha Sustainability from the E311 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zay
Al Ghudaiba Sustainability Road
Dubai Silicon Oasis Sustainability Each parking area is clearly marked with
Etisalat Metro Station Sustainability district colour to help you remember whe
Fujairah City Centre Sustainability you parked. Scan the QR code on the sig
in the parking area to log where you park
Global Village Sustainability
your car. There is a free Parking Shuttle to
International City Sustainability take you to the nearest Expo entrance.
The Dubai Mall Sustainability
Valet parking
Valet parking is available on a first-come
first-served basis and is priced at AED 95
By taxi and e-Hail

Dubai’s taxis and car hires are plentiful.
Taxis can be booked by phone, but the HOURS OF
simplest way is to download the RTA,
Careem or Uber app. All taxi and e-Hail OPERATION
pick-ups incur a AED 20 pick-up charge for Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 – 24:00
trips starting at Expo. Thursday – Friday: 10:00 – 02:00
GETTING TO
AND FROM EXPO
There are a variety of ways to get to Expo
2020. Whether you have a car or prefer to
take public transport, your journey to Expo By Expo Rider buses
2020 will be seamless. Get to and from Expo 2020 via a dedicated
public bus service. It’s free for visitors and
you can catch it from different locations in
Dubai and other Emirates. Just remember
By Dubai Metro where it drops you off as you will have to
This is the most sustainable way to get to take the return trip from the same Expo
the event. The Dubai Metro takes you from Rider stop.
the city of Dubai to the entrance of Expo
2020 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre and Al Operating Times
Wasl Gate. During peak hours, on average, 09:30 First bus arrives on site
wait times will not exceed three minutes. 02:30 Last bus departs, Saturday to
Wednesday
Operating Times 03:30 Last bus departs, Thursday and
Friday
FIRST TRAIN LAST TRAIN
Last departure time depends on the route
ARRIVES DEPARTS
or service. Please consult the schedule at
Expo 2020.
Saturday to 06:15 24:00
Wednesday
Thursday 06:15 01:00
Friday 09:15 01:00
For up-to-date timetable information,

please visit the Journey Planner on the RTA
website.
Expo Rider Routes
Pick-up/Drop-off Expo 2020 Stop By car

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or Sustainability Shopping
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you will pass through the Portal before Parking is free of charge and available from
proceeding to either you. Get your hands on everything from
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08:30 clothingSaturday to Wednesday,
to keepsakes. Browse our range
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and from 08:30 to 03:00, Thursday to from locally
products that could be made
JBR Hotel and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), you Friday.
Opportunity will
sourced materials, crafted by artisans or
enter 2020 Plaza. In each of these plazas Opportunity Parking fromby the E77 businesses
Expo
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you will find a range of services, lovingly created small in
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every-thing from Opportunity
information to ticketing to
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friendly ways.fromDon’tthe E77 Expo
forget to drop by the
toilets. Once you
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Opportunity Zayed bin Hamdan al Nahyan
security, your journey will begin. The Mobility Parking Official Store.
from the E311 Sheikh
following services
Pick-up/Drop-off Expoare2020
available
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Mohammed bin Zayed Road
site:
Al Ain Central Sustainability Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) Parking
Al Baraha Sustainability from the E311 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed
ATM Road
Al Ghudaiba Sustainability
Baby Changing
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first-come,
need anything
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during your visit, just at
basis and is priced AED
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By taxi and Stroller
e-HailRental
Taxis can be
Ticketing
Dubai’s taxis and carServices
Toilets
hires are plentiful.
booked by phone, but the HOURS OF Also, check out the official Expo 2020 ap
and website for any and all information
simplest wayWheelchair
Careem orWheelchair
Uber app. All
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is to download
Rental
theStation
RTA,
taxi and e-Hail OPERATION about the site and its facilities.
Quiet
pick-ups incur Room
a AED 20 pick-up charge for Contact Us
Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 – 24:00
trips starting at Expo. Thursday – Friday: 10:00 – 56
WhatsApp (+971) 444 2020
02:00
Expo Contact Centre 800 EXPO or
(+971) 800 3976 from outside the UAE
GETTING VISITOR
AROUND THE SERVICES
SITE Everything you need to know to
enjoy your day
Preparing for Your Visit

By foot At Expo 2020 your well-being is our
Get those steps in! Walking is the best way priority. We are taking every measure to
to explore Expo 2020. Who knows what ensure that our visitors remain healthy and
you’ll discover at the next turn? stay safe.
We are proud of our country and our
traditions, please dress respectfully while
visiting Expo 2020.
People Mover
Need help getting from one district to
another? Jump aboard the inter-district Tickets
People Mover. All buses are accessible for Tickets are available online, on the Expo
families with strollers and People of app and at Expo 2020 Ticket counters. You
Determination. can upgrade your ticket at any time.
One-Day Ticket AED 95

Multi-Day Ticket AED 195
Expo Buggy Season Pass AED 495
We have a limited number of golf buggies
available. Our buggies can seat an entire Children and youth under 18, seniors (60+)
family (some are wheelchair accessible) and People of Determination are free of
and are driven by a trained driver. This is a charge.
paid service.
Expo Explorer
Experience two types of sustainable
transportation on our electric and
compressed-air trains. Take a unique
sightseeing tour on the Expo Explorer
(accessible for wheelchair users).
Arriving at Expo Please note that Expo 2020 is a
To ensure your trip to Expo is a great smoke-free environment, but there are
experience from start to finish, you will find designated smoking areas around the site.
dedicated Visitor Centres and Information
points across the site.
For those entering from the Opportunity,

Mobility or Sustainability District Parking, Shopping
you will pass through the Portal before Take a little piece of Expo 2020 home with
proceeding to either Sun Plaza, Sea Plaza or you. Get your hands on everything from
Earth Plaza, and if entering from the Metro clothing to keepsakes. Browse our range of
and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), you will products that could be made from locally
enter 2020 Plaza. In each of these plazas sourced materials, crafted by artisans or
you will find a range of services, lovingly created by small businesses in
every-thing from information to ticketing to sustainable, innovative and environmentally
toilets. Once you have passed through friendly ways. Don’t forget to drop by the
security, your journey will begin. The Official Store.
following services are available across the
site:
ATM
Baby Changing
Children Identification Service Visitor Centres
Convenience Store You can’t miss our Visitor Centres — they
Expo Buggy are the seven distinctive buildings located
First Aid across Expo 2020 where you can not only
Information Points ask for help and information, but find many
Lost and Found Items of the services you need under one roof,
Missing Persons from Charging Stations and Stroller and
Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms Wheelchair Rental, to Quiet Rooms and
Porter Service Lost and Found. If you need anything
Prayer Room during your visit, just head to a Visitor
Service Dog Relief Area Centre.
Stroller Rental
Ticketing Services Also, check out the official Expo 2020 app
Toilets and website for any and all information
Wheelchair Charging Station about the site and its facilities.
Wheelchair Rental
Quiet Room Contact Us
WhatsApp (+971) 56 444 2020
Expo Contact Centre 800 EXPO or
(+971) 800 3976 from outside the UAE
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5 Jubilee Stage
6 Earth Stage
7 The Campfire
8 Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
9 Sun Stage
10 Ghaf Avenue
EVENTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT
AT EXPO 2020 DUBAI
INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATIONS
Special Events at Expo will be a series of celebrations filled with light, colour,
culture and imagination. These are significant moments that are celebrated by
communities all over the world in unique and traditional ways. On these days, Expo
2020 will reflect the spirit of these moments through a robust programme of
specially curated events, activations and live entertainment.
INTERNATIONAL DAYS
Within a partnership of the United Nations and the UAE, see global key events and
activations on international days at Expo 2020. Discuss important issues and be
inspired to become an active participant and to take personal responsibility for
collective impact.
NATIONAL DAYS & HONOUR DAYS

Experience your favourite country’s National Day with a flag ceremony at the
Stage of Nations as country leaders are honoured and witness spectacular
processions and cultural events take over the Expo 2020 site. See first-hand a
World Expo that is dedicated to ensuring that every International Participant gets
the exposure it deserves.
EXPO ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME

The Entertainment Programme for Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate the spirit of the
UAE for all to see. It will lift our spirits, stimulate our minds, make us laugh, connect
us with our shared humanity and inspire us to participate in the global conversation.
It will use the skills and talents of local and international artists across many
disciplines, both traditional and contemporary, elevating the international discourse
through artistic engagement and storytelling.
PARTICIPANTS’ PROGRAMMES
We are proud to showcase the incredible and exciting work that our International
Participants will be sharing with the world - including brilliant cultural
performances, theatre, dance, music and much more. Behind every corner of our
Public Realm is a unique performance, piece of art or simple moment of joy to
delight all our visitors. When all elements come together, they will create a beautiful
mosaic of experiences that will communicate our most valued Expo messages.
PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET

Expo 2020 Dubai’s Programme for People and Planet is designed to address the
most pressing challenges we face as a world today, by deploying the convening
power of World Expos and the UAE to galvanise collective and meaningful action.
BUSINESS PROGRAMME AND OTHER EVENTS

Whilst being a spectacular entertainment destination, Expo 2020 offers fantastic
opportunities for business. From local start-ups to global conglomerates, Expo
2020 is the ideal platform for networking, educational and industry events
featuring unique offerings for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.
For updated event schedules, please visit: www.expo2020dubai.com/en/calendar

DAILY &
REGULAR
EVENTS
An exciting array of events and entertainment
will take place at one of the many world class
venues at Expo 2020 Dubai every day. From
Live Music to Mascot Entertainment, Daily
Parades to 360-degree immersive projection
shows - something for everyone.
DAILY &
REGULAR
EVENTS
Al Wasl Plaza
The jewel in the Expo crown, Al Wasl Plaza, is home to a multitude of events and experiences that enlighten the senses from
morning until night. After sunset, Al Wasl Plaza’s dome awakens as an illuminated canvas against the night sky, capturing the
imagination of visitors as it tells stories from the Arab region, our natural world, the cosmos and humanity’s endless quest for a
better future. The immersive 360-degree projection surface will be augmented by Al Wasl's immersive surround sound and light
system creating a playground for the senses.
SELECTED ENTERTAINMENT
Global Awakening Expo Young Stars

09:00 Daily 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15
Sunday to Thursday | January to March 2022
Walk through Al Wasl Plaza’s garden and listen to the
whispers of nature calling from all around you. In the early Every day of the academic calendar, students from schools all
day, sounds of water will envelope you. Hear sounds from across the UAE will gather in Al Wasl Plaza as part of the Expo
different cities of the world, the bustling excitement of Young Stars Programme. Together, they will sing and dance on
opportunity, the voices of eager spirits and the vibrant call the stage of the stars at the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai. This is
of our natural world. where they will share their story - written, choreographed and
directed by students. A moment for friends, family and students
to always cherish.
National and Honour Day Music in the Garden

Ceremonies & Cultural Performances
15:00 Daily
10:15 Daily
International Participants will perform live music in Al Wasl
National and Honour Day Ceremonies are the shining Plaza’s gardens and surrounding areas. The performances
moments of the World Expo’s International Participants. It is will be a celebration of bespoke music of all genres
a moment to honour country leaders and celebrate the including world fusion, choirs and orchestral performance, in
beauty of each International Participant’s culture in all its traditional and contemporary musical styles from the region
colours and traditions. and the world.
* Subject to change

Interactive Exposé
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have fun. After sunset, you will have the chance to enter one Edutainment
endless quest for piece for all ages. The cast explores and
a better future.
Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre discovers ways to make everyday changes for a more
of our interactive booths, create an avatar and watch as it’s
launched on to Al Wasl’s canvas where it will have its sustainable lifestyle.
moment of fame under the spotlight.
Venue: Earth Stagesong and dance masters.
Hip Hop Hooray

Various
Rashid and Latifa's World Advenutre
Feel the beat and rhythm as the region's best hip hop
dancers wow audiences in this exciting and energetic Before Sunset | Daily
Salama's Secretsdance show. Hip Hop Hooray! is a custom show that will Ousha & the Moon
have you stomping your feet as you explore all things Follow Rashid, Latifa and their amazing guardian friends
Evening | Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Hip Hop. Evening I Dailythey make their way across the continents, discovering
cultures, dances and languages from people all over th
Our beloved Rashid
Venue:and Latifa
Dubai need help.
Millennium Their evil
Amphitheatre Tumble into the world of a 12-year-old girl’s dream. A place
world. Come along and dance with them on this amazin
arch-nemesis Mr. Scrap has stolen Salama’s secrets and where the moon speaks and the threads of destiny are
adventure!
locked our heroes away in a digital world. Now the balance weaved. A look into the fantastic mind of a child born without
between humankind and machine is in danger, threatening speech, whose Venue:
words would
Dubaione day capture
Millennium the heart of a
Amphitheatre
the beauty of our entire planet. In this epic 20-minute nation. For the first time ever, the story of Ousha’s dream will
Humanimals
performance, watch Rashid and Latifa’s battle against Mr. be told to the world by Expo 2020 through a 10-minute
Scrap in a brilliant display of theatrics, song and live
Various projection show that re-imagines the dream that set her life in
audience interaction. A great chance for children and motion.
parents who are fans of the show
A fantastical show for
to see
boththe next
little instalment
and big kids alike! Guided The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet
of Rashid and Latifa’s journey. characters, Humanimals will take you on a
by five hilarious 13:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | Daily
journey through the animal kingdom. This family show will
delight and entertain all who encounter it. Enter the year 2320 as Expo 2020 brings you a pioneer
Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre culinary experience inspired by space, microbiology,
artificial intelligence and hyper-intelligence that will st
the senses in you, our curious diners, in a radical new
concept designed to highlight the impact of AI on the
future of dining. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to
Century of Styles explore the history of food from caveman to paceman
featuring extinct foods, levitating cakes and a crisp of 1,0
Various flavours, before taking a time-transcending journey ove
three spectacular paired courses designed to open your
Move through the most iconic moments in dance evolution
senses to the edible possibilities of future epochs.
from 1920 through to modern day. Prepare to be
transported as unforgettable dance numbers of the past
Venue: Opportunity District
guide us into the future.
Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Daily Parade
Exposonix 12:45 | Daily
Various
Each day, the “Colours of the World” Parade will welcom
Exposonix, featuring Expo's world-class resident musicians, countries to Expo 2020 Dubai and treat audiences to a
will bring you all your best-loved classics and chart hits unique cultural fusion experience. The Parade is a vibra
from the 70's right up to today's trending artists, colourful moving celebration featuring performers and
surrounded by the unique setting of Expo 2020. musicians that radiates energy and brings a blast of fun
daytime visitors.Throughout the course of Expo 2020
Venue: Jubilee Stage and Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Dubai, each participating nation will celebrate a Nationa
Day, which will be highlighted in this beautiful Parade,
blending the culture of the UAE withother cultures from
around the world.
Emirati Welcome Venue: Ghaf Avenue

Daily
Each Expo District Welcome Plaza will feature Emirati

entertainment – a warm welcome to the site through
dance, performance and singing. Performances such as
Ayala Al Bahriya, Al Harbeya, Al Liwa and more. A deep part
of UAE culture that reflects the heritage, values of dignity
and honour, these dances have become a symbol of
* Subject to change
national identity and union.

Venue: District Plazas

DAILY &
REGULAR
EVENTS
Live Entertainment
The Live Entertainment Programme will bring the spirit of Expo Beats
Expo 2020 Dubai to life through a combination of shows
and cultural productions from Expo, our International 16:00 onwards
Participants and Partners. Featuring live music, films,
festivals, ballet, live theatre, dance, spoken word, operatic World Beats: 7 - 9 October 2021
performances and more, the programme will showcase Jubilee Beats: 18 - 20 November 2021
home-grown, regional and international talent, celebrating Tribal Beats: 16 - 18 December 2021
the arts and putting a spotlight on traditional stories from City Beats: 20 - 22 January 2022
around the world. Desert Beats: 17 - 19 February 2022
Island Beats: 10 - 12 March 2022
Late Nights @ Expo Introducing ‘Expo Beats’, a unique monthly festival that
takes visitors on a journey around the world through
22:30 | Thursdays & Fridays music, dance and culture. From the ‘Island Beats’ of Hawaii,
Late Nights @ Expo are a primetime concert series including Philippines and the Caribbean to the rhythms of ‘Tribal
exciting line-ups of diverse artists, where each Beats’, these festivals will blend genres, create fusions and
performance is connected by ‘once in a lifetime’ creative expose everyone to both traditional and contemporary
collaborations. This platform for emerging artists to share sounds in new and exciting ways. The festival line-up will
the stage with some of the most exciting names in music also be infused with dance, spoken word and other
today is an anchor in the incomparable Expo programme. performances, creating a rich and diverse programme.
Expo 2020 Dubai will connect artists and people from Venue: Jubilee Stage
across the world, breaking barriers between musical styles,
generations and cultures. Magical encounters will create
impossible mashups and original artistic collaborations. A
must-see fixture on the Expo calendar generating exciting Jalsat @ Expo
new content for Dubai to share with the world.
Venue: 12 October 2021 | 20:30 - 22:30
Jubilee Stage or Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre 08 November 2021 | 20:30 - 22:30
06 December 2021 | 20:30 22:30
12 January 2022 | 20:30 - 22:30
09 February 2022 | 20:30 - 22:30
Mascot Film Nights 15 March 2022 | 20:30 - 22:30
17:00 | Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Reimagining Jalsat as a vibrant Khaleeji-led jam session,
our Jalsat Nights will give visitors an exciting introduction to
Enjoy your favourite episode of Rashid and Latifa’s Arabic tradition as we showcase the welcoming spirit of the
adventures in Expo 2020 Dubai’s Jubilee Park. Grab a seat UAE and the essence of Expo connectivity. A lively
and have a bite as you sit back and watch the story unfold formation of over 30 artists will be joined by musicians
again and again. This is the perfect event for families to sit from other cultures, providing once-in-a-lifetime
* Subject to change
back and relax on a pleasant afternoon and evening. experiences for both audiences and musicians alike.
Venue: Jubilee Stage Venue: Jubilee Stage

Exposé Earth One!
Various Various
Exposé is a high energy exploration of Sizzling song and The greatest show on earth, is the earth itself, and we need
dazzling dance. This electric and eclectic show is a delicious to make a change to protect it! No matter how small the
mix of amazing performances by an international team of change, together, all we do will make a big difference. This
song and dance masters. purpose-built show for Expo 2020 is designed as an
Edutainment piece for all ages. The cast explores and
Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre discovers ways to make everyday changes for a more
sustainable lifestyle.
Venue: Earth Stagesong and dance masters.
Hip Hop Hooray

Various
Rashid and Latifa's World Advenutre
Feel the beat and rhythm as the region's best hip hop
dancers wow audiences in this exciting and energetic Before Sunset | Daily
dance show. Hip Hop Hooray! is a custom show that will
have you stomping your feet as you explore all things Follow Rashid, Latifa and their amazing guardian friends as
Hip Hop. they make their way across the continents, discovering new
cultures, dances and languages from people all over the
world. Come along and dance with them on this amazing
adventure!
Humanimals
Various
A fantastical show for both little and big kids alike! Guided The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet
by five hilarious characters, Humanimals will take you on a 13:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | Daily
journey through the animal kingdom. This family show will
delight and entertain all who encounter it. Enter the year 2320 as Expo 2020 brings you a pioneering
Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre culinary experience inspired by space, microbiology,
artificial intelligence and hyper-intelligence that will stir
the senses in you, our curious diners, in a radical new
concept designed to highlight the impact of AI on the
future of dining. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to
Century of Styles explore the history of food from caveman to paceman
featuring extinct foods, levitating cakes and a crisp of 1,000
Various flavours, before taking a time-transcending journey over
three spectacular paired courses designed to open your
Move through the most iconic moments in dance evolution
senses to the edible possibilities of future epochs.
from 1920 through to modern day. Prepare to be
transported as unforgettable dance numbers of the past
Venue: Opportunity District
guide us into the future.
Daily Parade
Exposonix 12:45 | Daily
Various
Each day, the “Colours of the World” Parade will welcome
Exposonix, featuring Expo's world-class resident musicians, countries to Expo 2020 Dubai and treat audiences to a
will bring you all your best-loved classics and chart hits unique cultural fusion experience. The Parade is a vibrant,
from the 70's right up to today's trending artists, colourful moving celebration featuring performers and
surrounded by the unique setting of Expo 2020. musicians that radiates energy and brings a blast of fun to
daytime visitors.Throughout the course of Expo 2020
Venue: Jubilee Stage and Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre Dubai, each participating nation will celebrate a National
blending the culture of the UAE withother cultures from
around the world.
Emirati Welcome Venue: Ghaf Avenue

Daily
Each Expo District Welcome Plaza will feature Emirati

entertainment – a warm welcome to the site through
dance, performance and singing. Performances such as
Ayala Al Bahriya, Al Harbeya, Al Liwa and more. A deep part
of UAE culture that reflects the heritage, values of dignity
and honour, these dances have become a symbol of
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national identity and union.


Roving Entertainment Live Music Performances
Various Times | Daily Various Times | Daily
A dazzling array of acts will roam the Expo site, enchanting, A blend of styles and combinations of music will captivate
delighting and entertaining crowds, queues and visitors the Expo audience, with various groupings and mash-ups to
wandering around the district. The Roving Entertainment will excite and surprise! See performances from Dixie Land, Indian
be unique and different with some never-before-seen acts in
Colours, Latin Cuban Quintet, Modern Qanun, Steel Drums and
the region. Traditions and global celebrations will be
highlighted on Special Days with culturally curated musicians, other unique to Expo ensembles.
dancers and street performers. Expect to see special
Venue: Various Venues
performances including The Guardian, Bloom Bees, Blue Birds
and many more unique performances.
Venue: Site Wide
Mascot Welcome
Daily
As part of the perfect start to their journey at Expo 2020

Dubai, families and students will get an unexpected surprise
and a warm welcome from Rashid and Latifa at each of the
entrance gates.
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DAILY &
REGULAR
EVENTS
Special Events
Halloween @ Expo A Musical Halloween Diwali @ Expo

31 October 2021 4 - 6 November 2021
Welcome to the celebration of the Halloween season with a Watch as Expo 2020 celebrates the festival of lights with
look back at some of stage and screen's most terrifying beautiful traditional décor and illuminating projection
soundtracks. From Little Shop and Phantom of the Opera showcases in Al Wasl Plaza. Each evening from 4th – 6th
to Thriller and Beetlejuice, this show pays homage to the November, Diwali will be celebrated with a unique, custom
shows that bring the maleficent to the musical stage. The show created exclusively for Expo and performed in
most famous of all the fright night soundtracks in one, 60 Al Wasl Plaza. On Jubilee Stage, our Late Nights @ Expo will
minute, all singing, all dancing, all terrifyingly legendary, rock embrace the celebration with performances inspired by
opera spectacular. Diwali and featuring artists including Peter Cat, When Chai
Met Toast, Shilpa Ananth and Dhol Tasha.
Venue: Site Wide
Golden Jubilee @ Expo

Arabic Language Day @ Expo
3 November - 4 December 2021
18 December 2021
Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirate’s
biggest national celebration yet – The UAE Golden Jubilee. Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate the roots of a language
To commemorate this historic event, from the 03 cherished by 422 million people the world over! From classic
November to the 04 December 2021, Expo 2020 Dubai to dialectic, from oral expression to poetic calligraphy, the
will celebrate the UAE’s extraordinary journey over the Arabic language has given rise to a fascinating aesthetic
last 50 years, while also looking towards the next 50. It literature, music, philosophy, even architecture. The 18th of
will share with every visitor the joy and pride that Emiratis December will be an agile journey through the intricacies and
have for their nation and their ambitious and inclusive layers of the Arabic language that darts seamlessly between
vision for a global future. past and present; the heritage and the now. Traditional
storytellers, nursery rhymes, proverbs, and songs, are
Venue: Site Wide
peppered with pops of contemporary poems and spoken
word. Where poets young and old alike will weave their words
in and out like a Sadu tapestry - a story for the ages!
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Christmas @ Expo Haq Al Laila
20 - 28 December 2021 18 March 2022
The magic of Christmas will come to life from 20th - 28th Haq Al Laila "For this Night" takes place on the 15th of
December at Expo 2020. Blending traditional celebrations Shabaan the eighth month of the Islamic calendar in
with a modern twist, visitors will experience a true festive anticipation of the coming month of Ramadan. To mark the
environment. Al Wasl Plaza will be turned into a magical occasion, children dress up in traditional clothing and carry
Winter Wonderland space with stunning Christmas decor, colourful woven bags and proceed to go around from one
festive projection content and a unqiue Christmas show house to another singing specific songs linked to hundreds
each evening. Throughout the districts visitors can enjoy live of years of tradition asking for 'Haq al Laila' such as candy,
performances, Christmas carols and festive surprises. nuts or money. Expo will celebrate Haq Al Laila with children
and families alike in a fun, exciting and unique event in Al
Venue: Site Wide
Forsan park to promote the values of giving and sharing.
Venue: Al Forsan Park
New Year's Eve @ Expo

31 December 2021 Mother's Day @ Expo
Imagine ushering in the New Year with the festive spirit of 21 March 2022
more than 190 other countries in one night. Expo 2020 will
take visitors on a musical journey around the globe as we An inspirational and engaging live show, celebrating and
celebrate this joyous moment with the world. As the clock tributing the phenomenal role and influence of
ticks down to midnight in Dubai, Expo 2020 will connect in a Motherhood, in our lives, and society. Woven together by
single universal celebration filled with lights, live music, an incredible children’s choir and infused with vox pops, live
dance, projections and a stunning fireworks display as we poetry, light hearted humour and powerful words of
usher in the year 2022. inspiration. Delivered from the heart. The joys, the sorrows,
the laughter and the tears.
Venue: Site Wide
Vanue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Valentine's Day @ Expo

World Poetry Day @ Expo
14 February 2022
21 March 2022
This show celebrates love as the engine of the world. Love
for our children, Love for friends, Love for family, Love for The transformative power of poetry, dynamically staged
one another, Love for our planet, Love for humanity. The and interdisciplinary, will cast a light on our common
very foundation, beauty, and fulfilment of life. A universal humanity and shared values. Expo celebrates World Poetry
language that ties us together. Touching our hearts, lifting Day by featuring oral traditions that, over centuries, have
our spirits, and generating a myriad of emotions. found a way to express the inexpressible, across cultures,
languages, borders, and eras. While collaborating with our
International Participants, and homegrown and
internationally-renowned spoken word artists, Expo 2020
will offer a dynamic performance that embraces multiple
languages and mediums - even on Instagram and Twitter.

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WEEKLY
EVENT
PROGRAMME
Week-by-week listing
of the exciting events
and entertainment at
Expo 2020 Dubai
OCTOBER
2021
Opening Weekend
Weeks 1 - 4
OPENING
WEEKEND
30 September - 2 October 2021
Thursday, 30 September 2021

Event Name Time & Venue Description
l Opening Ceremony Evening Witness the opening of the greatest show on

Al Wasl Plaza earth, through a masterful display of stunning
(Invite Only) visuals, music, performance and much more!
Friday, 1 October 2021

l Music | Angola: 10:00 - 10:30 Experience two artists from the new generation
African Percussion Performance 15:00 - 15:30 of Angolan percussionists demonstrating that
Sea Plaza through the sound of drumming, harmony is
achieved in a village. It has been described as an
‘eclectic music symbiosis between traditional
roots and world music’.
14:00 - 14:30 A celebration of Hungarian contemporary dance

l Dance | Hungary: Fricska Rhythm
Earth Stage and pounding rhythms. This interactive
17:30 - 18:00 performance, full of symbolic meanings and
Sea Stage explosive energy, draws you into the show itself.
The ultimate in audience participation and full-on
enjoyment, don’t miss out!
l Opening Ceremony Slovak Pavilion 14:30 - 15:00 Be mesmerised by ballet and contemporary
Sea Stage dance performances with singers playing
violins, cello with electronic music.
l Dance | Morocco: 16:00 - 16:30 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Earth Stage and society of Morocco, performed at
weddings, parties and festivals throughout the
country. As a visitor to Expo 2020 Dubai, you
can experience a captivating display of
fascinating styles of Moroccan dance.
Evening Dream about flying across Al Wasl’s dome and it

l Interactive Experience
Al Wasl Plaza may come true. In the plaza’s garden are special
gateways to the world of Rashid and Latifa. Step
through them and soar into a new dimension for
you to explore, discover, laugh and have fun. After
sunset, you will have the chance to enter one of our
interactive booths, create an avatar and watch as
it’s launched on to Al Wasl’s canvas where it will
have its moment of fame under the spotlight.
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l International Celebrations l International Days l National Days & Honour Days l Expo Entertainment Programme
l Participants’ Programmes l Programme for People and Planet l Business Programme l Dubai Exhibition Centre

l Salama's Secrets Evening Our beloved Rashid and Latifa need help! In this epic
Al Wasl Plaza 20-minute performance in Al Wasl, watch Rashid
and Latifa's battle against Mr. Scrap in a brilliant
display of theatrics, song and live audience
interaction.
l Inaugural Event - India Pavilion 18:30 - 20:30 Enjoy a cultural show comprising of dance and
Dubai Millennium music that showcases the traditional Garba
Amphitheatre and Dandiya dance styles. The spectacular
visual offering also includes Nathulal Solanki,
the maestro of the traditional Rajasthan folk
instrument Nagara.
Music | Morocco:
Heartbeats of the Moroccan Time & Venue
Pop Scene - Hatim Ammor 20:30 - 21:45
Jubilee Stage
Morocco’s biggest selling pop star
Description
Hatim Ammor’s single ‘Mchiti Fiha’
is the biggest hit with more than
100 million views on YouTube. In
2019, all tracks from his album ‘Bla
Ounwan’ topped the charts and he
became the #1 artist in Morocco.
Ammor became the first Arabic
artist to collaborate with Enrique
Iglesias, Descemer Buenos, El
Micha and RedOne for the Arabic
version of the international hit
"Nos Fuemos Lejos”.
l Music | Late Nights @ Expo 22:30 - 01:00 Be captivated by magical encounters created by
Jubilee Stage local and international artists, who are breaking
barriers between musical genres and cultures,
through mashups and original artist collaborations.
Saturday, 2 October 2021

l Street Theatre | France: 10:00 - 10:30 Time for some clowning around. Bring the kids
Clown Performance 2020 Plaza and join Bleu-blanc-rouge balloon clown for
11:30 - 12:00 crazy, madcap antics and more fun with
15:00 - 15:30 balloons than you ever thought possible!
17:30 - 18:00 What a performance! This is serious fun for the
Sun Plaza entire family!
20:30 - 21:00
Ghaf Circle
l Street Theatre | France: 10:30 - 11:00 Be amazed by the Cosmopods Stilt Walkers and
Stilt Walking Performance 14:30 - 15:00 their visual, interactive and modular show with
16:30 - 17:00 stilts on arms and legs.
18:30 - 19:00
Sea Plaza
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Music | Angola:
African Percussion Performance
Time & Venue
13:30 - 14:00
2020 Plaza
Description
Experience two artists from the
new generation of Angolan
percussionists demonstrating
that through the sound of
drumming, harmony is achieved
in a village. It has been described
as an ‘eclectic music symbiosis
between traditional roots and
world music’.
13:40 - 14:15 Swing over to Al Forsan, the best location to witness

l French Patrol
Al Forsan Park the spectacular flyover of The Patrouille Acrobatique
de France, the precision aerobatics demonstration
unit of the French Air & Space Force, with music and
live commentary by the Patrouille commander.
l Dance | Hungary: Fricska Rhythm 14:00 - 14:30 A celebration of Hungarian contemporary

Earth Stage dance and pounding rhythms. This interactive
17:30 - 18:00 performance, full of symbolic meanings and
18:30 - 19:00 explosive energy, draws you into the show itself.
Sea Stage The ultimate in audience participation and
full-on enjoyment, don’t miss out!
l Dance | Morocco: 15:00 - 15:30 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Earth Stage society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
and festivals throughout the country. As a visitor to
Expo 2020 Dubai, you can experience a captivating
display of fascinating styles of Moroccan dance.
l National Day | France 16:15 Celebrate France and its Pavilion, with
Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture and talent.
l Mascot Film 17:00 - 17:30 Enjoy your favourite episode of Rashid and
Jubilee Stage Latifa’s adventures. Grab a seat and have a bite
as you sit back and watch the story unfold on
the big screen. This is the perfect family fun
event. Watch out for some surprise guests too!
l Interactive Experience Evening Dream about flying across Al Wasl’s dome and it
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Al Wasl Plaza 20-minute performance in Al Wasl, watch Rashid and
Latifa's battle against Mr. Scrap in a brilliant display
of theatrics, song and live audience interaction.
Dubai Millennium local and international artists, who are breaking
Amphitheatre barriers between musical genres and cultures,
Every Day
Moroccan Popular Event 2020 Plaza and society of Morocco, performed at
16:00 - 16:30 weddings, parties and festivals throughout the
Sun Plaza country. As a visitor to Expo 2020 Dubai, you
18:00 - 18:30 can experience a captivating display of
Earth Plaza fascinating styles of Moroccan dance.
l Daily Parade 12:45 Each day, the “Colours of the World” Parade will
Ghaf Avenue welcome countries to Expo 2020 Dubai and treat
audiences to a unique cultural fusion experience. The
Parade is a vibrant, colourful moving celebration
featuring performers and musicians that radiates
energy and brings a blast of fun to daytime visitors.
Each National Day will be highlighted in this beautiful
Parade, blending the culture of the UAE with other
cultures from around the world.
l Rashid and Latifa’s World Adventure Before sunset Follow Expo’s leading characters as they make
Dubai Millennium their way across the continents discovering
Amphitheatre new worlds where adventure awaits.
l Dance | Malaysia: 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia's exotic and

Truly Asia Cultural Showcase Earth Stage enthralling culture, with a feast of
performances showcasing its diverse richness
and heritage. A unique variety of traditional
music, dance and cuisine come together to give
everyone an authentic taste of Malaysia!
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WEEK 1 CLIMATE &
BIODIVERSITY WEEK
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
3 - 9 October 2021 How do we work together to better manage

climate change and protect biodiversity?
Sunday, 3 October 2021

Coming Full Circle | People’s Time & Venue

Promise for Climate Impact (Flagship) 10:00 - 19:00
The Nexus for People & Planet
North and South
Hybrid event (in-person and virtual)
Description
Be inspired and empowered to
tackle climate change during this
two-day celebration of youth-led
climate action from across the
globe. This event will help you
understand your personal impact,
with a focus on how you can act to
help secure a climate-safe future
for all.
l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Uganda and its Pavilion, with

Republic of Uganda Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture and talent.
l Dance | Uganda: 14:30 - 15:00 Experience an authentic, multicultural and

UG Cultural Performance 16:30 - 17:00 celebratory show of the Ugandan culture featuring
Sun Stage folk dances and mixed arts from Uganda.
l Country Business Briefings | Uganda 14:30 - 18:00 The platform will enable countries and
Business Connect Centre organisations to leverage the presence of their
heads of state, leaders and industry experts, shed
light on their business opportunities, and cultivate
valuable dialogue and connections with the wide
range of business stakeholders visiting Expo.
l Dance | New Zealand: 16:00 - 16:30 Experience the Kapa Haka performance where they
Kapa Haka Performance Dubai Millennium showcase their history, the power of the Te Reo,
Amphitheatre power of music and the absolute wairua of te ao
Māori (soul and spirit of the Māori world). Kapa Haka is
an indigenous cultural icon, unique to Aotearoa.
l World Majlis | Nature’s Game 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
of Jenga: Getting Creative to Terra Auditorium discuss the complexity and interconnectedness of
Fight Biodiversity Loss Hybrid event our ecosystems and explore innovative strategies
(in-person and virtual) for reforestation and sustaining biodiversity.
l Dance | United States: Step Afrika! 17:30 - 19:00 Don’t miss one of the top African-American dance
20:00 - 21:30 companies in the United States. Their percussive
Jubilee Stage dance style is an array of contemporary dance and
art forms, integrating songs, storytelling, humour
and audience participation. A true artistic experience!
l Music: Kuwait | Kuwaiti - Arab Takht 18:00 - 19:00 A rare opportunity to see this renowned orchestra
Band Concert Dubai Millennium led by the maestro, Dr. Ayoub Khudir. The orchestra
Amphitheatre consists of virtuoso players and artists that have been
hand-picked for their mastery of their respective
instruments.
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l Dance | Angola: 18:30 - 19:00 Be entranced by four traditional dancers who dance
Traditional Dance and Percussion Earth Stage to the beat of Batuque, where dancers gather in a
circle, in a backyard, in a house or sometimes a public
square. This traditional dancing and percussion
epitomizes the grace of Angolan and African culture.
Monday, 4 October 2021

l Climate & Biodiversity Business Forum 09:00 - 17:00 A platform to highlight business opportunities,
Dubai Exhibition Centre cutting-edge technologies, and progress achieved by
Hall 2A South the UAE, participating countries and Expo Partners in
Hybrid event the spheres of climate and biodiversity.
(in-person and virtual)
l Coming Full Circle | 10:00 - 19:00 Be inspired and empowered to tackle climate change
People’s Promise for Climate Impact The Nexus for People & during this two-day celebration of youth-led climate
(Flagship) Planet North and South action from across the globe. This event will help you
Hybrid event understand your personal impact, with a focus on how
(in-person and virtual) you can act to help secure a climate-safe future for all.
l National Day | Ukraine 10:15 Celebrate Ukraine and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
l Country Business Briefings | Ukraine 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries and
l Women’s Pavilion Programme | 15:00 - 16:30 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and
Women’s World Majlis: Women’s Pavilion changemakers discuss how to better integrate
Mother Nature First Defenders: Hybrid event women’s knowledge and perspectives in
Women Leading the Fight to (in-person and virtual) decision-making processes around climate
Save our Planet change.
Dance | New Zealand:

Kapa Haka Performance
Time & Venue
16:00 - 16:30
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Experience the Kapa Haka
performance where they
showcase their history, the
power of the Te Reo, power of
music and the absolute wairua
of te ao Māori (soul and spirit
of the Māori world). Kapa
Haka is an indigenous cultural
icon, unique to Aotearoa.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion on how simple technologies can
Reducing our Footprint The Hub, The Good Place have a large impact on mitigating the negative
(and the tech that can help) Hybrid event effects of our footprint on the planet.
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l Cinema / Film | Slovenia: 18:00 - 20:00 You’ll be fascinated and enchanted by this documentary
Wild Slovenia Terra Auditorium on this diverse country. The Alps, the Karst underground
caves, the Adriatic coast, the Dinaric forests and
Pannonian plains, hosting an incredible number of fauna
and flora species. An epic country.
l Ministerial Dinner 19:30 - 22:30 Facilitated conversations among high-level,

Leadership Pavilion influential players on specific topics related to
(Invite Only) advancing the UAE’s international cooperation
agenda on climate and biodiversity.
l Dance | United States: Step Afrika! 21:30 - 23:00 Don’t miss one of the top African-American dance
Jubilee Stage companies in the United States. Their percussive
dance style is an array of contemporary dance and
art forms, integrating songs, storytelling, humour
and audience participation. A true artistic experience!
Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Celebrate Vanuatu and its Pavilion, with
l National Day | Republic of Vanuatu 10:15
dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
Al Wasl Plaza
culture and talent.
l Reaching the Last Mile | 10:00 - 15:30 An event that brings together key
Transforming Energy in The Nexus for People & stakeholders who have championed the clean
Small Island Developing States Planet North and South energy transition by developing renewable
(Invite Only) energy solutions in Small Island Developing
Hybrid event States (SIDS).
l Dignified Storytelling | 15:00 - 17:15 Enjoy a vibrant youth poetry slam that
Working Together to Safeguard The Nexus for People & highlights the interconnectedness of people
our Collective Future Planet and planet, and sheds light on the importance of
Hybrid event working together to safeguard our collective
(in-person and virtual) future. The poetry slam will be followed by a
panel discussion and a Q&A session.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion focusing on rural communities
Powering up Communities with The Hub, The Good Place gaining access to clean, affordable and reliable
Clean Energy (and easy financing) Hybrid event energy.
l World Majlis | Sustainability for All: 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Rewriting Our Narrative for UK Pavilion discuss innovative policies, technologies and lifestyle
Sustainable Living Hybrid event solutions that will enable us to live healthier, more
(in-person and virtual) affordable lives in balance with nature.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 17:30 - 18:15 A panel discussion exploring innovative solutions on
A Green Recovery The Hub, The Good Place reforestation and restoring the balance of nature.
Hybrid event
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Dance | United States: Step Afrika! Time & Venue

Top 10 African-American dance 17:30 - 19:00
companies in the United States 20:00 - 21:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
Don't miss out on one of the top
African-American dance companies
in the United States. Their percussive
dance style is an array of
contemporary dance and art forms,
integrating songs, storytelling,
humour and audience participation.
A true artistic experience!
Repeat performances will also

take place on the Earth Stage on 7, 8
and 9 October 2021.
l Conference | Panama: 19:00 - 21:00 Several national institutions and organizations

Preserving the hidden gem Terra Auditorium embarking on ambitious projects to preserve the
of global biodiversity forests, oceans and manage climate change. Panama
invites the world to a joint effort to truly protect our
immense biodiversity and fight climate change.
18:30 - 19:30 Learn about development solutions that have

l Best Practice Area Programming
BPA Speaker's Corner demonstrated impacts for increased climate
Slots | Effective Climate and
(Opportunity Pavilion) and disaster resilience.
Biodiversity Solutions
l Talks, Lectures, Comedy | L'Oréal Paris, 19:00 - 21:00 Inviting International celebrities for an interactive
the Standup Movement Dubai Millenium session with the presence of Hollaback–this will include
Amphitheatre a discussion between the celebrity and the trainer,
sharing more on personal experiences, interacting
with the audiences and spreading awareness.
l WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2021 Full Day The region’s largest sustainability and renewable
Dubai Exhibition Centre energy technology exhibition; presented by Dubai
Electricity and Water Authority.
Wednesday, 6 October 2021

l Conservation for Hope | Advancing 10:00 - 18:30 Hear expert conservationists and private sector
Best Practice in Wildlife and Biodiversity The Nexus for People & representatives highlight effective, replicable
Conservation Planet North and South and scalable interventions to protect global
Hybrid event biodiversity, while learning how you too can
(in-person and virtual) play your part in effecting positive change.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion on innovative consumable
Turning the Tide on Single Use Plastics The Hub, The Good Place alternatives to plastic and addressing
Hybrid event behaviour change for large-scale adoption.
l Dance | United States: Step Afrika! 17:30 - 19:00 Don't miss out on one of the top African-American
20:00 - 21:30 dance companies in the United States. Their percussive
Jubilee Stage dance style is an array of contemporary dance and art
forms, integrating songs, storytelling, humour and
audience participation. A true artistic experience!
l Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 18:45 A casual gathering of Expo Live Global Innovators
The Hub, The Good Place present during this week, as well as members of the
(Invite Only) greater start-up and social impact ecosystem in the
* Subject to change
region.

l Music | Mexico: Natalia Lafourcade Concert 20:00 - 21:00 Contemporary musical artist, songwriter, singer, and
Dubai Millennium producer from the state of Veracruz. Natalia has won
Amphitheatre several national and international awards for her
work: 14 Latin Grammys, 2 Grammy Awards, a
Billboard award and 3 MTV Awards, among others.
l World Green Economy Summit 2021 Full Day A leading global forum on the green economy
Dubai Exhibition Centre bringing together world-class experts; presented by
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and World
Green Economy Organisation.
Thursday, 7 October 2021

l SDG | Reaching for the Stars: 10:30 - 18:00 Practitioners, policymakers and grassroots actors
Sustainable and Climate Resilient The Nexus for People & showcase local knowledge and best practices in
Mountain Development Planet North and South enhancing the safeguarding and resilience of
Hybrid event mountain communities, livelihoods, and ecosystems.
(Invite Only)
l Women's Pavilion Programme | 11:00 - 13:00 Be inspired by stories of women leading the
Women in Arabia and Islam: Women’s Pavilion way in climate and biodiversity from different
Stories of Sustainability from the Hybrid event parts of the Arab and Islamic world.
Arab and Muslim World (in-person and virtual)
l Best Practice Area 15:00 - 16:00 Learn about development solutions that have
Programming Slots | Effective Climate BPA Speaker's Corner demonstrated impacts for increased climate
and Biodiversity Solutions (Opportunity Pavilion) and disaster resilience.
l Music | Mexico: Natalia Lafourcade Concert 15:00 - 16:00 Contemporary musical artist, songwriter, singer, and
Dubai Millennium producer from the state of Veracruz. Natalia has won
Amphitheatre several national and international awards for her
work: 14 Latin Grammys, 2 Grammy Awards, a
Billboard award and 3 MTV Awards, among others.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion on circular economies,
Recycling That Makes a Difference The Hub, The Good Place decentralised waste management solutions, and
Hybrid event the impact they have on communities and cities.
l World Majlis | Earth 2.0: 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and
Reengineering Planet Earth Terra Auditorium changemakers discuss technologies for altering
Hybrid event the biosphere and the ethics, politics and
(in-person and virtual) economics of deploying such techniques.
l Music | World Beats 16:00 - 01:00 The first event in the ‘Expo Beats’ festival series.
Jubilee Stage Setting the tone for everything great that will happen
at Expo, featuring artists from every corner of our
planet, of all genres. Celebrating music from our
world, all together.
through them and soar into a new dimension for you
to explore, discover, laugh and have fun. After sunset,
you will have the chance to enter one of our
interactive booths, create an avatar and watch as it’s
launched on to Al Wasl’s canvas where it will have its
* Subject to change

Latifa's battle against Mr. Scrap in a brilliant display of
theatrics, song and live audience interaction.
World Green Economy Summit 2021
Time & Venue

Full Day
Dubai Exhibition Centre
Description
A leading global forum on the
green economy bringing
together world-class experts;
presented by Dubai Electricity
and Water Authority and World
Green Economy Organisation.
Music | Hungary:
Kerekes Band Time & Venue
11:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 15:00
17:30 - 18:00
Sea Stage
20:20 - 21:10
Jubilee Stage
Description
A musical treat from a well-known
group in dance-houses in Hungary,
their aim is to perform folk music
from Moldova based on
authenticity, but with influences
from jazz, funk and Balkan music.
Kerekes call their music ethno-funk.
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Wadi Circle society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
* Subject to change

l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion on the power of working with nature
Collaborate with Nature The Hub, The Good Place to find ways to safeguard our planet and our future.
Hybrid event
l Music | World Beats 16:00 - 01:00 The first event in the ‘Expo Beats’ festival series.
Jubilee Stage Setting the tone for everything great that will
happen at Expo, featuring artists from every
corner of our planet, of all genres. Celebrating
music from our world, all together.
l Music | Jill Barber Concert 20:00 - 22:00 Jill Barber is a three-time Juno Award nominated
Dubai Millennium singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice
Amphitheatre once heard, never forgotten. Her critically
acclaimed repertoire spans a transformative
spectrum from folk, to vocal jazz, to pop and
includes songs in both French & English.

l National Day | Turkmenistan 10:15 Celebrate Turkmenistan and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
l Sustainability @ Expo | 10:00 - 13:00 An exploration of restorative and regenerative

Restoring Balance The Nexus for People & solutions across sectors that produce
Planet North environmental, social, and economic benefits.
(Invite Only) The event will also highlight Expo 2020 Dubai’s
efforts to integrate sustainability into the Expo
site, International Participants’ own
sustainability initiatives, and Expo’s broader
sustainability legacy.
l Cultures in Conversation | 12:00 - 16:00 Listen in on a dialogue that explores how

Climate Change in the Classroom, Terra Auditorium global consciousness combined with political
Living Room, Street and Beyond will has the power to achieve climate justice
and avert ecological catastrophe.
l Music | Hungary: Kerekes Band 13:30 - 15:30 Enjoy a musical treat from a well-known group in
Dubai Millennium dance-houses in Hungary, their aim is to perform
Amphitheatre folk music from Moldova based on authenticity, but
with influences from jazz, funk and Balkan music.
Kerekes call their music ethno-funk.
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Music | World Beats
Time & Venue

16:00 - 01:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
The first event in the ‘Expo
Beats’ festival series. Setting
the tone for everything great
that will happen at Expo,
featuring artists from every
corner of our planet, of all
genres. Celebrating music
from our world, all together.
l Music | Pakistan: The Land of Melodies 20:30 - 22:30 A musical evening, filled with instrumental and
Dubai Millennium vocal melodies from the 6 different regions of
Amphitheatre Pakistan.
Dance | Pakistan: Celebrate Pakistan!

Time & Venue
20:30 - 22:30
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Don't miss out on Atif Aslam,
the Pakistani playback singer,
songwriter, composer and
actor has received numerous
awards for his songs in both
India and Pakistan, including
the Lux Style Awards.
In 2019, he was awarded a star

in the Dubai Walk of Fame in
Downtown Dubai.
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Every Day
Earth Plaza country. As a visitor to Expo 2020 Dubai, you
Sun Plaza fascinating styles of Moroccan dance.
l Rashid and Latifa’s World Adventure Before sunset Follow Expo’s leading characters as they make their
Dubai Millennium way across the continents discovering new worlds
Amphitheatre where adventure awaits.

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WEEK 2
10 - 16 October 2021

Music | Canada: Beolach & Les Grand Hurleurs
Time & Venue

19:30 - 21:30
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Beolach is a Canadian
instrumental folk music group
from Nova Scotia and most
noted for their 2020 album All
Hands which was a Juno Award
nominee for Traditional Folk
Album of the Year in 2021.

l Conference | Russia: Russia Culture 10:00 - 17:00 A business media conference offering you the
DEC Hall chance to experience and understand the very
2A South best of Russian culture, art, media, technology
and innovation. A rare opportunity to meet and
network with representatives of all these industries
under one roof.
l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Gambia and its Pavilion, with

Republic of Gambia Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture and tale.

l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Eswatini and its Pavilion, with
Kingdom of Eswatini Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes celebrating its unique
culture and talent.
l Country Business Briefings | Eswatini 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries and
l Music | Angola: 15:30 - 16:00 Experience two artists from the new generation of
African Percussion Performance 16:30 - 17:00 Angolan percussionists demonstrating that through the
2020 Plaza sound of drumming, harmony is achieved in a village. It
has been described as an ‘eclectic music symbiosis
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between traditional roots and world music’.

l Dance | Senegal: 19:00 - 20:00 The traditional folkloric and percussive Senegalese
Bakalama Performance Dubai Millennium dance troupe Bakalama will have you out of your
Amphitheatre seat, and on your feet! Join in with their traditional
African songs and performances in celebration of
the joyful, rich and diverse culture of Africa.
Music | Jalsat @ Expo

Khaleeji-led jam session Time & Venue
20:30 - 22:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
Reimagining Jalsat as a vibrant
Khaleeji-led jam session, our
Jalsat Nights will give visitors an
exciting introduction to Arabic
tradition as we showcase a lively
formation of 25 local musicians
who are joined by special guest
artists from other cultures.

l Global Business Forum Africa | Day 1 07:30 - 17:00 Forum hosted by Expo 2020 and Dubai
Dubai Exhibition Centre Chamber of Commerce and Industry focusing
Hall 1 North on the economic outlooks of the UAE and
Hybrid event Africa to encourage international revenue flows
(in-person and virtual) by addressing challenges and harnessing
opportunities.
l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Senegal and its Pavilion, with

Republic of Senegal Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture and talent.
l Country Business Briefings | Senegal 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries and
l Music | Spain: Artefactum. 18:00 - 18:30 A rich, cultural show encompassing the Middle
Christian, Arab and Sephardic Music Sun Stage Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque, as well
as Christian, Arab and Sephardic music that
influenced the development and culture of the
Spanish people. Discover this history in an
enchanting musical event. Olé!
l Dance | Senegal: 19:00 - 20:00 The traditional folkloric and percussive Senegalese
Bakalama Performance Dubai Millennium dance troupe Bakalama will have you out of your
Amphitheatre seat, and on your feet! Join in with their traditional
l Spotlights on Africa | Full Day Learn about the progress on the Sendai
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Terra Auditorium Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and
Hybrid event about innovative solutions for early warning
(in-person and virtual) systems in Africa.
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l Global Business Forum Africa | Day 2 09:00 - 18:00 Forum hosted by Expo 2020 and Dubai Chamber of
Dubai Exhibition Centre Commerce and Industry focusing on the economic
Hall 1 North outlooks of the UAE and Africa to encourage
Hybrid event international revenue flows by addressing
(in-person and virtual) challenges and harnessing opportunities.
l Conference | European Union: 10:00 - 16:00 Spotlight on Expo and participating countries’
How Can We Ramp Up Private Terra Auditorium sustainability initiatives, standards and
Investment in Developing Countries? models through their pavilion content, design,
programming and operations.
l Conference | Senegal: Investments 10:00 - 16:00 Spotlight on Senegal presenting business and
and business opportunities forum Dubai Exhibition Centre investment opportunities.
Hall 2A South
l National Day | 14:30 to 17:30 Celebrate Sierra Leone and its Pavilion, with
Republic of Sierra Leone Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture and talent.
A unique Portuguese language festival taking

l Festival | Lusophonia Festival 16:00 – 00:00
visitors on a journey through music, dance and
Jubilee Stage
culture. The festival line-up will be infused with
spoken word and other cultural performances from
Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Timor Leste
and São Tomé e Príncipe.
Music | Spain: Artefactum.

Christian, Arab and Sephardic Music
Time & Venue
18:00 - 20:00
Terra Auditorium
Description
A rich, cultural show
encompassing the Middle Ages
to the Renaissance and
Baroque, as well as Christian,
Arab and Sephardic music that
influenced the development and
culture of the Spanish people.
Discover this history in an
enchanting musical event. Olé!
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l Dance | Senegal: Bakalama Performance 19:00 - 20:00 The traditional folkloric and percussive Senegalese
Dubai Exhibition Centre dance troupe Bakalama will have you out of your
Hall 2A South seat, and on your feet! Join in with their traditional
Music | Late Nights @ Expo
Time & Venue

22:30 - 1:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Be captivated by magical
encounters created by local and
international artists, who are
breaking barriers between
musical grenres and cultures,
through mashups and orginal
artist collaborations.
l Music | Hungary: Fono Band 14:30 - 15:00 Enjoy a rare treat by musicians who have devoted
2020 Plaza their careers to performing and teaching traditional
18:00 - 18:30 Hungarian folk music. Their repertoire consists of
Sea Plaza Magyar and other Carpathian-Basin peoples'
22:00 - 22:30 instrumental and vocal music, with authentic
Earth Stage arrangements.
l Country Business Briefings | 14:30 - 17:30 Platform to enable countries and organisations to
Sierra Leone Business Connect Centre leverage the presence of their heads of state,
leaders and industry experts, shed light on their
business opportunities, and cultivate valuable
dialogue and connections with the wide range of
business stakeholders visiting Expo.
Time & Venue

Festival | Lusophonia Festival 16:00 - 00:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Embark on a unique Portuguese
language festival taking visitors
on a journey through music,
dance and culture. The festival
line-up will be infused with
spoken word and other cultural
performances from Portugal,
Angola, Mozambique, Brazil,
Timor Leste and São Tomé e
Príncipe.
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l Interactive Experience Evening Dream about flying across Al Wasl’s dome and it may
Al Wasl Plaza come true. In the plaza’s garden are special gateways
to the world of Rashid and Latifa. Step through them
and soar into a new dimension for you to explore,
discover, laugh and have fun. After sunset, you will
have the chance to enter one of our interactive
booths, create an avatar and watch as it’s launched on
to Al Wasl’s canvas where it will have its moment of
fame under the spotlight.
l Salama's Secrets Evening Our beloved Rashid and Latifa need help! In this
Al Wasl Plaza epic 20-minute performance in Al Wasl, watch
Rashid and Latifa's battle against Mr. Scrap in
a brilliant display of theatrics, song and live
audience interaction.
l Dance | Senegal: 19:00 - 20:00 The traditional folkloric and percussive

Bakalama Performance Dubai Exhibition Centre Senegalese dance troupe Bakalama will have
Hall 2A South you out of your seat, and on your feet! Join in
with their traditional African songs and
performances in celebration of the joyful, rich
and diverse culture of Africa.
l Music | Pakistan - The Land of Melodies 19:00 - 21:00 A musical evening, filled with instrumental and vocal
Terra Auditorium melodies from the 6 different regions of Pakistan.
Infinite Nights Time & Venue

Kadim Al Sahir 22:00 - 00:00
Al Wasl Plaza
Description
Expo 2020 is excited to present
Kadim Al Sahir, one of the greatest
Arab artists of all time with over 100
million albums sold. Kadim will
capture the world’s imagination as he
opens the ‘Infinite Nights’ series of
live shows from the heart of Expo
and streamed to millions of fans
across the world. Kadim’s cutting
edge performance promises a night
of dazzling music and entertainment.
To experience the show, please visit:

www.expo2020dubai.com
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l International Day | World Food Day Full Day Expo 2020 Dubai will bring the world together
Site Wide to celebrate World Food Day in an effort to
foster an appreciation of our most basic need,
food, and raise awareness of the growing
problem of hunger. Co-curated with the UAE
Minister of State’s Office for Food and Water
Security and FAO (Food and Agriculture
Organization).
l World Food Day | Specialist Event 10:00 - 13:00 Specialist Event brings Expo’s partners together
The Nexus for People & to discuss key topics under the food theme.
Planet North and
Opportunity Forum
Hybrid event
(Invite Only)
l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Dominica and its Pavilion, with

Commonwealth of Dominica Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Wadi Circle and society of Morocco, performed at
weddings, parties and festivals throughout the
14.00 - 18.50 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate

l World Food Day |
The Nexus for People & World Food Day - spotlighting the UAE’s
People-facing Flagship Event
Planet North and leadership role in relevant areas, and Expo
Opportunity Forum Participant best practices and success stories.
Hybrid event
l Music | Hungary: Fono Band 16:00 - 18:00 Enjoy a rare treat by musicians who have
Dubai Millennium devoted their careers to performing and
Amphitheatre teaching traditional Hungarian folk music.
Their repertoire consists of Magyar and other
Carpathian-Basin peoples' instrumental and
vocal music, with authentic arrangements.
l Festival | Lusophonia Festival 16:00 - 00:00 A unique Portuguese language festival taking
Jubilee Stage visitors on a journey through music, dance and
culture. The festival line-up will be infused with
spoken word and other cultural performances
from Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Timor
Leste and São Tomé e Príncipe.
l Interactive Experience Evening Dream about flying across Al Wasl’s dome and
Al Wasl Plaza it may come true. In the plaza’s garden are
special gateways to the world of Rashid and
Latifa. Step through them and soar into a new
dimension for you to explore, discover, laugh and
have fun. After sunset, you will have the chance
to enter one of our interactive booths, create an
avatar and watch as it’s launched on to Al Wasl’s
canvas where it will have its moment of fame
under the spotlight.
Rashid and Latifa's battle against Mr. Scrap in a
brilliant display of theatrics, song and live audience
interaction.
* Subject to change

l Dance | Senegal: 19:00 - 20:00 The traditional folkloric and percussive

Bakalama Performance Dubai Exhibition Centre Senegalese dance troupe Bakalama will have
Hall 2A South you out of your seat, and on your feet! Join in
with their traditional African songs and
performances in celebration of the joyful, rich
and diverse culture of Africa.
Terra Auditorium melodies from the 6 different regions of Pakistan.
l World Food Day | Youth Circle 19.00 - 20.30 This event will facilitate an interactive dialogue
50 | 71 among youth on the World Food Day thematic
Hybrid event areas. This will be done via established UAE
(in-person and virtual) Youth Circles in cooperation with the Federal
(Invite Only) Youth Authority, bringing together both Emirati
and global youth representatives with a view to
informing policy.
Music | Saudi Arabia: Saudi Variety Show

Time & Venue
19:30 - 21:00
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Bring the family to a show with
an eclectic mix of comedy,
music, spoken word, prizes,
quizzes, sketches and audience
participation. This fun,
interactive, and hugely enjoyable
event features some of the best
talent and biggest names in the
Middle East.
l Country Business Briefings | Dominica Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries and
organisations to leverage the presence of their
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Every Day
audiences to a unique cultural fusion experience.
The Parade is a vibrant, colourful moving
celebration featuring performers and musicians
that radiates energy and brings a blast of fun to
daytime visitors. Each National Day will be
highlighted in this beautiful Parade, blending the
culture of the UAE with other cultures from
around the world.
Dubai Millennium their way across the continents discovering new
Amphitheatre worlds where adventure awaits.

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH
WEEK 3 SPACE WEEK

17 - 23 October 2021 How do we safely and productively
explore new frontiers?

l SDG | The People’s Mission: Citizens in 10:00 - 18:00 Hear first-hand accounts from astronauts, quiz
Space Exploration and Space Tech for Dubai Exhibition Centre them on their experiences, and learn all about the
Inclusive Development (Flagship) Hall 2A South transformative power of space-based technology.
Hybrid event (in-person Suitable for families, students or anyone with an
and virtual) interest in how Earth can benefit from space
exploration.
l National Day | Côte d'Ivoire 10:15 Celebrate Côte d'Ivoire and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
l World Majlis | Powers Out of This World: 16:00 - 18:00 Join us as thought leaders, visionaries and
Using Space for the Benefit of all Terra Auditorium changemakers discuss how we can ensure that the
Humanity Hybrid event (in-person development of space exploration technologies
and virtual) and their benefits reach everyone.
l Music: Mexico | Troker Music Concert 16:00 - 18:00 Get into the groove with a distinctive sound
Dubai Millennium that mixes jazz, progressive rock, hip hop, and
Amphitheatre Mexican traditional music. Their music is also
entirely instrumental, meaning their music is
truly universal. Their gigs have included
Glastonbury in the UK.

l National Day | Timor-Leste 10:15 Celebrate Timor-Leste and its Pavilion, with
Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and its unique culture
and talent.
l Dignified Storytelling | Stories of Great 15:00 - 17:30 Join storytellers and communication experts
Ambition and Hope Terra Auditorium working with space agencies as they share
Hybrid event (in-person inspirational stories aimed at encouraging new
and virtual) generations to achieve their dreams and
aspirations through education, hard work, and
persistence.
l Music | Algeria: Concert of Algerian 17:00 - 19:00 It is a journey through beautiful modal and
modern music Jubilee Stage rhythmic variations that recall the richness and
diversity of Algerian musical heritage.
l Music | Russia: Matryoshka Festival 18:00 - 20:00 Named after the traditional Matryoshka (or
Dubai Millennium Bubushka) dolls - a representation of the mother
Amphitheatre carrying a child within her - this music festival
features exciting performances of the best folk
artists from Russia, celebrating traditional crafts
and music.
l 1st World Giftedness Center Full Day Bringing together cutting-edge research findings,
International Conference Dubai Exhibition Centre and top level researchers and practitioners to
showcase best practices in giftedness, launched
by The Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation
for Distinguished Academic Performance.
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l Space Business Forum 09:00 - 16:45 A platform to highlight non-traditional business

Dubai Exhibition Centre opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and
Hall 2A South progress achieved by the UAE, participating
Hybrid event (in-person countries and Expo Partners relevant to Space.
and virtual)
l National Day | Republic of Guyana 10:15 Celebrate Guyana and its Pavilion, with
Hybrid event culture and talent.
l Best Practice Area Programming Slots | 15:00 - 16:00 Spotlighting development solutions that have used
Space Solutions for Development BPA Speaker’s Corner innovative and collaborative approaches through
(Opportunity Pavilion) the use of space tools and exploration.
l Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Australia: 16:00 - 18:00 Learn about Blue Carbon ecosystems and how they
Blue Carbon Majlis Terra Auditorium store carbon to protect our world. This event is part
of a two day event to look at the policy and financing
of this science, led by IORA Blue Carbon Hub and
co-curated with IORA Members and Observer states.
World Majlis | Lessons from Space:

Applying Approaches from Space to Fight Climate Change
Time & Venue
16:00 - 18:00
India Pavilion
Hybrid event (in-person
and virtual)
Description
Join us as thought leaders,
visionaries and changemakers
discuss how living like
astronauts and adopting their
principles and practices of
recycling may help us act more
sustainably.
l Film | United States: NASA Space Walk 19:00 - 20:00 NASA present their film "Among the Stars"
Jubilee Stage celebrating Dubai hosting the 72nd International
Astronautical Congress (IAC) from 25 - 29 October
during Expo 2020's Space Week.
l Music | Mexico: Troker Music Concert 20:00 - 22:00 Get into the groove with a distinctive sound that
Dubai Millennium mixes jazz, progressive rock, hip hop, and Mexican
Amphitheatre traditional music. Their music is also entirely
instrumental, meaning their music is truly universal.
Their gigs have included Glastonbury in the UK.
* Subject to change

l Country Business Briefings | Guyana Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries and
organisations to leverage the presence of their

l Conference | Malaysia: Mini Seminar on 10:00 - 12:00 This is an unmissable event for all trade visitors to
Investment Opportunities in Green Technology Terra Auditorium Expo 2020 Dubai with an interest in future renewable,
sustainable technologies that care for the environment.
This particular forum focuses on investment
opportunities in green technology in Malaysia.
l Space: Where the World Comes 10:00 - 18:30 This event considers the economic benefits of the
Together for Progress Dubai Exhibition Centre space sector, the myriad of ways the space
Hall 2A South economy will expand in the coming years, and the
(Invite Only) role that governments can play to facilitate this and
to ensure that all of humanity benefits from space
exploration and technology.
l National Day | Republic of Panama 10:15 Celebrate Panama and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture and
talent.
l Country Business Briefings | Panama 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries and organisations
Business Connect Centre to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
business opportunities and cultivate valuable
Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women’s World Majlis:

Mission Equality: Expanding Equal Opportunities in the
Space Economy
Time & Venue
15:00 – 16:30
Women’s Pavilion
Description
Join us as thought leaders,
visionaries and changemakers
discuss gender-inclusive and
responsive ways to develop
the economy of space.
l Festival | Russia: Kids Fest 16:00 - 18:00 A festival dedicated to the wellbeing and further
Jubilee Stage development of children, combining the two
essential elements of entertainment and education
to form the focus of this Russian event.
l Dance | Panama: Folklore Performance 18:00 - 18:45 Enjoy a unique performance of traditional dances,
Dubai Millennium also known as folklore dances. These various
Amphitheatre dances can be seen throughout Panama, at
festivals and events including birthday parties,
school dances, beauty pageants, and national
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festivals and parades.

l Ministerial Dinner 19:30 - 22:30 Facilitated conversations among high-level,

agenda on space.
l Music | Saint Vincent and the 22:00 - 23:30 National Day Musical Cultural Performance of
Grenadines: Evolution Jubilee Stage Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
World Majlis | Next Gen | Planet B: Starting

Again But Doing Things Differently
Time & Venue
10:00 - 13:00
Terra Auditorium
Hybrid event (in-person and
virtual)
Description
Young adults and thought
leaders discuss the possibility
of making the Earth-like
exoplanet Kepler1649-c
habitable for human life and the
mistakes from Earth those
imagined future planet-dwellers
should seek to avoid.
l Conference | Nigeria: Nigeria Tech 10:00 - 22:00 Find out how Africa is connecting and harnessing
Conference: Emerging Technology in Africa Dubai Exhibition Centre the transformative power of technology and
Hall 2A South discover how it is showcasing to the world its
enormous strides and successes in its
technological progress.
l National Day | Saint Vincent 10:15 Celebrate Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and
Al Wasl Plaza its Pavilion, with dedicated programmes and
and the Grenadines
celebrate its unique culture and talent.
l Women's Pavilion Programme | 11.00 - 13.00 Be inspired by stories of women leading the way
Women in Arabia and Islam: Space Pioneers Women’s Pavilion in astronomy, space and mobility from different
of Today Anchored in the Arabian and Hybrid event (in-person parts of the Arab and Islamic world.
Muslim Past and virtual)
* Subject to change

l Music | Angola: Live Music Performance with 14:30 - 15:00 Be part of this captivating musical performance
"Gelson Castro" 16:30 - 17:00 by Gelson Castro, the celebrated Angolan virtuoso
Sun Stage guitarist, singer and composer. His unique musical
interpretations have been delighting audiences
around the world, now it's your turn!
Music | Chile: Flangr - Music with Space Sounds

Time & Venue
15:00 - 15:40
Jubilee Stage
Description
Musical show performed by the
chilean pop artist ‘Flangr’, who
has developed music with space
sounds coded from the Orion
Nebula by the Observatory
ALMA.
l Best Practice Area Programming Slots | 15:00 - 16:00 Learn about development solutions that have used
Space Solutions for Development BPA Speaker’s Corner innovative and collaborative approaches through
(Opportunity Pavilion), the use of space tools and exploration.
l World Majlis | Hope and Perseverance: 16.00 - 18.00 Join us as thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Lessons Learnt from the Red Planet for Life Terra Auditorium discuss what the exploration of Mars suggests for the
on Earth Hybrid event (in-person future of our species on another planet and what it can
and virtual) teach us about climate change on Earth.
Rashid and Latifa's battle against Mr. Scrap in a
brilliant display of theatrics, song and live audience
interaction.
l Music | Pakistan: Celebrate 50 years of 20:00 - 21:30 Celebrate the 50 years of Pak-UAE brotherhood,
Pak-UAE brotherhood Jubilee stage where we will have a speech from officials
followed by a concert by singer Ali Azmat and his
band Junoon.
Amphitheatre barriers between musical grenres and cultures,
through mashups and orginal artist collaborations.
l Music | Panama Music Performance 22:30 - 00:30 Don´t miss Panama Music Performance with Idania
Jubilee Stage Dowman – Lady of Jazz-, Margarita Henríquez –
2018 Latin American Idol Winner- and the main act,
the best Panamanian rock band and winner of the
Latin Grammy, Los Rabanes. Let’s jazz, pop, & rock it!
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l Country Business Briefings | Saint Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries and
Vincent and the Grenadines organisations to leverage the presence of their
l Conference | Nigera: Connecting to the 10:00 - 22:00 Special Presentation by Governor Babajide
Future of Africa's Fifth Largest Economy: Dubai Exhibition Centre Sanwo-Olu, special exhibition of Lagos State's
The Mobility & Innovation Opportunities in A Hall 2A South MOBILITY and inter-modal transportation
Greater Lagos transformation projects, Cultural presentations, Lagos
Tech and Innovation Start Ups.
l National Day | Republic of Lithuania 10:15 Celebrate Lithuania and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries and organisations

l Country Business Briefings | Lithuania Business Connect Centre to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
l Dance | Morocco: Weekend Moroccan 14:00 - 14:30 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
Popular Event Earth Stage society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
l Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Lithuania: 15:00 - 17:00 On Lithuanian National Day business delegation
Lithuanian Business Forum Terra Auditorium organize Lithuanian business forum, it is expected
heads of state participate in this event.
l Music | Austria: Sound of Music 16:30 - 18:30 The Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna is an
Dubai Millennium internationally acclaimed Viennese chamber
Amphitheatre orchestra that translates the glamorous era of
imperial Vienna into music which was founded
by manager and producer Mr. Peter Hosek in 1997.
l Mascot Film 17:00 - 17:30 Enjoy your favourite episode of Rashid and Latifa’s
Jubilee Stage adventures. Grab a seat and have a bite as you sit
back and watch the story unfold on the big
screen. This is the perfect family fun event. Watch
out for some surprise guests too!
l Theatre | Saudi Arabia: Family Show 17:00 - 17:30 Let your family experience the fun and excitement of
18:30 - 19:00 a specially commissioned show from Saudi Arabia,
20:00 - 20:30 combining music, songs, puppetry, audience
Earth Stage participation and digital screen content. A dazzling
cultural entertainment experience for all the family!
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Music | Sami Yusuf

Time & Venue
Evening
Al Wasl Plaza
Description
Sami Yusuf's performance of
'Beyond the Stars' in Al Wasl
Plaza will be a spectacular
international programme at
Expo 2020 Dubai. He'll be
joined by master musicians
from around the world in a
visionary production unlike
anything done before.
l Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Saudi Arabia: 19:30 - 21:30 A curated music and poetry night from this
Poetry Series Dubai Millennium gathering of world renowned and emerging poets
Amphitheatre from KSA, the Gulf and the wider Arabic-speaking
world, performing together in a 2 hour poetry slam
mixed up with music from the KSA House band.
Music | Lithuania: Gala Concert

World opera classics and contemporary opera fusion mixed
with electronic music Time & Venue
20:00 - 23:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Immerse yourself in a world of
opera classics and
contemporary opera fused with
electronic music to the theme of
the exhibition: “Connecting Minds,
Creating the Future". The
Lithuanian president and/or
Head of State and a business
delegation will attend.
Earth Stage melodies from the 6 different regions of Pakistan.
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l Sustainability @ Expo | Protecting the 10:00 - 13:00 Event that focuses on sustainable space exploration,
Great Unknown The Nexus for People & the role of women in the space economy, and the link
Planet North between space exploration and sustainability here on
(Invite Only) Earth. It will also highlight the solutions that Expo
2020 Dubai has integrated into the Expo site that rely
on innovations derived from space exploration.
l Conference | EU-GCC Business Forum 10:00 - 22:00 Explore the opportunities for the EU and GCC
Dubai Exhibition Centre governments and private sectors and share post
Hall 2A South Covid-19 economic recovery policies and to
identify business opportunities and partners for a
sustainable post-Covid economic recovery and
development.
l National Day | European Union 10:15 Honour the European Union and its Pavilion,
Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its
unique culture.
l Country Business Briefings | 14:00 - 14:30 The platform will enable countries and organisations
European Union Earth Stage to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Popular Event Earth Stage society of Morocco, performed at weddings,
parties and festivals throughout the country. As a
visitor to Expo 2020 Dubai, you can experience a
captivating display of fascinating styles of
Moroccan dance.
l Cultures in Conversation | Never 17:00 - 20:00 Join the conversation around how the cultural
be Lost: Learn to Read the Stars Australia Pavilion imagination of the celestial has been constructed
and understood in different parts of the world.

l Interactive Experience Al Wasl Plaza may come true. In the plaza’s garden are special
Evening Our beloved Rashid and Latifa need help! In this epic
l Salama's Secrets Al Wasl Plaza 20-minute performance in Al Wasl, watch Rashid
interaction.
Evening Join us for an epic performance of ‘Beyond the

l Music | Sami Yusuf Al Wasl Plaza Stars’ by Sami Yusuf at Al Wasl Plaza, marking the
opning of the international programmes at Expo
2020 Dubai. He’ll be joined by master musicians
from around the world in a visionary production
unlike anything done before.
* Subject to change

l Dance | European Union: EU Honour Gala 18:00 - 20:00 A unique gala of classical music and dance
Dubai Millennium evoking the conception and evolution of the EU,
Amphitheatre its status today, and a vision of its future. This 70
minute performance includes the work of the
great composers; Vivaldi, Bach, Paganini,
Schubert and Beethoven.
Music | Firdaus Orchestra

Under the creative direction and leadership of Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman
Time & Venue
19.00 - 20.00
Jubilee Stage
Description
The Firdaus Orchestra is a
pioneering women’s ensemble
developed exclusively for Expo
Dubai 2020 Dubai. The composer
is set to forge new musical paths
with female musicians in the Arab
world. Members will be mentored
by A.R. Rahman and will perform at
major events and celebrations
during Expo Dubai 2020.
20:30 - 21:00 A musical evening, filled with instrumental

l Music | Pakistan - The Land of Melodies Earth Stage and vocal melodies from the 6 different
regions of Pakistan.
* Subject to change

Every Day
l Dance | Morocco: Moroccan Popular Event 11:30 - 12:00 Music and Dance are at the heart of the
2020 Plaza culture and society of Morocco, performed at
Ghaf Avenue welcome countries to Expo 2020 Dubai and
treat audiences to a unique cultural fusion
experience. The Parade is a vibrant, colourful
moving celebration featuring performers and
musicians that radiates energy and brings a
blast of fun to daytime visitors. Each National
Day will be highlighted in this beautiful Parade,
blending the culture of the UAE with other
Dubai Millennium their way across the continents discovering new
Amphitheatre worlds where adventure awaits.
l Dance | Malaysia: Truly Asia Cultural Showcase 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia's exotic and
Earth Stage enthralling culture, with a feast of
performances showcasing its diverse
richness and heritage. A unique variety of
traditional music, dance and cuisine come
together to give everyone an authentic taste
of Malaysia!
* Subject to change

WEEK 4
24 - 30 October 2021

l Conference, Panels | Belgium: 09:00 - 18:00 The Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation
G-STIC Dubai Dubai Exhibition Centre Community is committed to the distribution of
Hall 2A South technological solutions to support SDGs worldwide.
Join our interactive digital conference platform,
offering great opportunities to interact with speakers
and participants via live sessions and debates.
l Honour Day | United Nations 10:15 Honour the United Nations and its Pavilion with
Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes.
l Music | United Nations: EYSO UN Day 15:30 - 16:30 A musical performance by the Emirates Youth
Performance Al Wasl Stage Symphony Orchestra to celebrate UN Day on the
24th of October.
Music | Hungary: Harcsa Veronika

and Gyemant Ballet Jazz Duo
Time & Venue

16:30 - 18:30
Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Description
Enjoy the highly-acclaimed and
world-famous Hungarian jazz
musicians playing jazz music
with a difference. Veronika
Harcsa explains, “our songs
have verses, bridges and
refrains like a pop song, but the
melodies and harmonies are
rooted in jazz aesthetics and
modern music.”
l Music | Spain: Rosario La Tremendita 20:00 - 22:00 Experience sheer foot-tapping, hand-clapping
Delirium Tremens 2.0 Dubai Millennium exuberance from the phenomenal flamenco singer
Amphitheatre Rosario La Tremendita. ‘Delirium Tremens’ is her
provocative new album, where she experiments by
taking traditional Flamenco to unexplored, vibrant
and harmonic heights. It has to be heard to be
believed!
* Subject to change

09:00 - 18:00 The Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation

l Conference, Panels | Belgium: Dubai Exhibition Centre Community is committed to technological solutions to
G-STIC Dubai Hall 2A South support SDGs worldwide. Join our interactive digital
conference platform and interact with the speakers
l Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Malaysia: 10:00 - 12:00 Discover the latest climate change developments
Climate Change Conversations on 14:00 - 16:00 and greatest challenges facing our planet. This
Global Sustainable Infrastructure Terra Auditorium international forum features global experts, speakers
and panellists, sharing ideas on creating sustainable
infrastructures, securing our childrens’ futures.
l National Day | Republic of Maldives 10:15 Celebrate Maldives and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
l Country Business Briefings | 10:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
African Union Business Connect Centre to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
dialogue and connections with a wide range of
business stakeholders visiting Expo 2020.
l Honour Day | African Union 16:15 Celebrate the African Union and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
l Dance | Belgium: Flemish Xperience 20:00 - 21:30 Be part of an extraordinary visual experience – a
Dubai Millennium combination of contemporary dance, high-tech
Amphitheatre projections, and a unique blend of Arabic and Flemish
music. Become immersed in a virtual world that reflects
on the many fascinating migration stories of Flanders.
l Music | Hungary: Harcsa Veronika and 20:30 - 21:00 Enjoy the highly-acclaimed Hungarian duo playing
Gyemant Ballet Jazz Duo Earth Stage jazz music with a difference. Veronika Harcsa
explains, “our songs have verses, bridges and refrains
like a pop song, but the melodies and harmonies are
rooted in jazz aesthetics and modern music.”
l Aqdar World Summit Full Day Leading academics, researchers, industry experts
Dubai Exhibition Center and global companies come together to discuss
trends and best practices under the theme
‘Nourishing Minds, Flourishing Nations’; presented
by INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions.

l Conversations, Panels | Belgium: 09:00 - 18:00 The Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation
G-STIC Dubai Dubai Exhibition Centre Community is committed to technological solutions
Hall 2A South to support SDGs worldwide. Join our interactive
18:00 - 20:00 digital conference platform and interact with the
Terra Auditorium speakers and participants via live sessions and
debates.
l National Day | Brunei-Darussalam 10:15 Celebrate Brunei-Darussalam and its Pavilion,

Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its
unique culture and talent.
l Music | Jordan: Omar Al-Abdallat 20:00 - 22:00 Enjoy a concert with Jordanian singer-songwriter
Jubilee Stage Omar Al Abdallat who has often been credited with
popularizing Bedoiun music.
Dubai Exhibition Center and global companies come together to discuss
* Subject to change

l Conference | Nigeria: Nigeria Trade and 10:00 - 22:00 The Trade and Investment Forum is an opportunity
Investment Conference Dubai Exhibition Centre to devise strategies and solutions for global
Hall 2A South investment. The Forum will offer a unique opportunity
to influence investment-related policymaking across
the 36 States and network with global leaders.
l Festival | Switzerland: Beyond Walls 10:00 - 20:00 These breathtaking, giant frescoes showing
Al Forsan Park interlaced hands have enthralled audiences
worldwide. Created in biodegradable paint, they carry
an encompassing message of unity for mankind.
Captured by drone over Al Forsan Park, you’ll soon feel
a part of the largest human chain in the world.
l National Day | Kingdom of Lesotho 10:15 Celebrate Lesotho and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
l Country Business Briefings | Lesotho 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries and
l Music | The Official Inauguration of the 18:00 – 20:00 This high level event will celebrate the unique
Women’s Pavilion by Expo 2020 Dubai Al Wasl Plaza collaboration between Expo 2020 Dubai and Cartier
in collaboration with Cartier (Invite Only) which resulted in the Women’s Pavilion, honoring
women who have changed the course of history and
demonstrating that when women thrive humanity thrives.
l Music | Seychelles: Cultural Fuse 20:00 - 22:00 Come and see why “The Relations” group have taken
Music of Seychelles Jubilee Stage Seychelles music scene by storm. Featuring 4 top
artists Jakim, Telsy, Travis, MIA they have won an
impressive haul of top music awards.
Fusing the sounds and elements of Seychelles with
music to truly bring an immersive and cross genre
experience.
Dubai Exhibition Centre and global companies come together to discuss
Festival | Switzerland: Beyond Walls

Three-day art installation in Al Forsan Park
Time & Venue
10:00 - 20:00
Al Forsan Park
Description
These breathtaking, giant
frescoes showing interlaced
hands have enthralled audiences
worldwide. Created in
biodegradable paint, they carry an
encompassing message of unity
for mankind. Captured by drone
over Al Forsan Park, you’ll soon
feel a part of the largest human
chain in the world.
* Subject to change

l Street Theatre | Netherlands: 10:00 - 10:30 Theo Jansen is engaged in creating new forms of
Strandbeests 13:30 - 14:00 life: the so called strandbeests. Skeletons made
18:00 - 18:30 from yellow plastic tube (Dutch electricity pipe) are
20:00 - 20:30 able to walk and get their energy from the wind.
Earth Plaza
l National Day | Republic of Seychelles 10:15 Celebrate Seychelles and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
l Country Business Briefings | Lesotho 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries and
Latifa's battle against Mr. Scrap in a brilliant display of
theatrics, song and live audience interaction.
Theatre | Czech Republic: Robot Radius Time & Venue

18:00 - 19:00
20:00 - 21:00
Hall 2A South
Description
A fascinating pantomime based on
the famous 1920s sci-fi play
‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ by
Czech writer Karel Čapek, which
introduced the word and idea of
‘robots’ to society. This gripping
performance uses exciting new
technologies to transform man into
robot and vice-versa.
l Dance | Spain: Olga Pericet 19:00 - 21:00 Olga is a superstar in the dance world, known for her
Dubai Millennium astounding technical abilities and versatility in Flamenco
Amphitheatre and Spanish classical dance. Here, she embarks upon a
personal journey through dance based on memories
and experiences from life. Unmissable.
Amphitheatre barriers between musical genres and cultures,
* Subject to change

l Festival | Switzerland: Beyond Walls 10:00 - 20:00 These breathtaking, giant frescoes showing
Al Forsan Park interlaced hands have enthralled audiences
worldwide. Created in biodegradable paint, they carry
an encompassing message of unity for mankind.
Captured by drone over Al Forsan Park, you’ll soon
feel a part of the largest human chain in the world.
Earth Plaza
l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Switzerland and its Pavilion with

Switzerland Confederation Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture and talent.
l Music | Kuwait: Al-Jahra Folkloric 14:00 - 16:00 Folklore arts represent cultures and traditions that
Arts Band Jubilee Stage come from communities, and express their cultural
identity as well as sharing community values.
Al-Jahra band is said to be the oldest folklore band in
Kuwait. Immerse yourself in this unique culture.
l Dance | India: Deepavali Utsav 16:00 - 18:00 With the theme Unity in Diversity, the Indian Pavilion
Dubai Millennium presents dance performances from each Indian
Amphitheatre state.
back and watch the story unfold on the big screen.
This is the perfect family fun event. Watch out for
some surprise guests too!
l Music | Ireland: Ireland’s Expo Players 18:00 - 18:45 Be entranced by the mystical Irish dance and musical
21:00 - 21:45 experience of Samhain. Dressed in elaborate animal
Jubilee Stage costumes, performers dance around fire, celebrating
the end of the harvest and the onset of winter. Be part
of a festival of ancient Celtic folklore.
* Subject to change

Dance | Spain: Olga Pericet

Time & Venue
Award-winning Spanish Flamenco and contemporary dancer 19:00 - 21:00
Description
Olga is a superstar in the dance
world, known for her astounding
technical abilities and versatility in
Flamenco and Spanish classical
dance. Here, she embarks upon a
personal journey through dance
based on memories and
experiences from life.
Unmissable.
barriers between musical genres and cultures,
Earth Plaza
l Theatre | EU: EU-GCC Women in Tech 10:00 - 19:00 The aim of this event is to involve a range of
Terra Auditorium stakeholders and end-users, using the co-creation
and user-centric approach, to show the importance
STE(A)M and ICT can play in empowering women to
enhance and extend women’s participation in
enterprise.
10:00 - 22:00 Join us for a full day conference with panel

l Conference | Egypt: Invest in Egypt Dubai Exhibition Centre discussions. Our illustrious panelists include high
Hall 2A South ranking officials, Ministers and CEOs of multinational
companies (part of Egypt's official delegation to the
UAE National Day). Don’t miss this unique opportunity.
l National Day | Arab Republic of Egypt 10:15 Celebrate Egypt and its Pavilion, with
culture and talent.
* Subject to change

Sports Participation | Malaysia: MyButterfly Kites Flying

Monthly youth engagement social event
Time & Venue
18:00 - 19:30
Al Forsan Park
Description
This outdoor kite flying event is a
fun activity to engage the
community-particularly the
youth. It will be held every last
weekend of each month during
Expo 2020 Dubai and have
capacity for up to 50 participants.
So come on down, the sky’s the
limit!

l Interactive Experience Al Wasl Plaza may come true. In the plaza’s garden are special
Al Wasl Plaza 20-minute performance in Al Wasl, watch Rashid
interaction.
l Performance | Serbia: 20:00 - 20:45 Presented by the Belgrade National Theatre, the
Seven Deadly Sins Dubai Millennium ballet 'Seven Deadly Sins' portrays a man driven by
Amphitheatre his ambitions losing his pure side and being tempted
by the deadly sins. The show choreographer Igor
Pastor is the first soloist of the Belgrade National
Theatre.
* Subject to change

Every Day
l Dance | Morocco: Moroccan Popular Event 11:30 - 12:00 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
2020 Plaza society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
16:00 - 16:30 and festivals throughout the country. As a visitor to
Earth Plaza Expo 2020 Dubai, you can experience a captivating
18:30 - 19:00 display of fascinating styles of Moroccan dance.
Sun Plaza
Procession is a vibrant, colourful moving celebration
l Rashid and Latifa’s World Adventure Before sunset Follow Expo’s leading characters as they make their
l Dance | Malaysia: Truly Asia Cultural 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia's exotic and enthralling
Showcase Earth Stage culture, with a feast of performances showcasing its
diverse richness and heritage. A unique variety of
traditional music, dance and cuisine come together to
give everyone an authentic taste of Malaysia!
* Subject to change

NOVEMBER
2021
Weeks 5 - 9
WEEK 5 URBAN & RURAL
DEVELOPMENT WEEK
How do we live and grow in harmony
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
31 October - 6 November 2021 with our planet?

 International Day | World Cities Day Full Day World Cities Day at Expo 2020 Dubai will focus
Site Wide on reimagining cities to become more inclusive,
resilient and dynamic. Co-curated with The Executive
Council of Dubai and UN-Habitat, the Day will feature
three event types: Specialist, People-facing Flagship
and Youth Circle (see separate listings).
 World Cities Day | Specialist Event 10:00 - 13:30 Specialist events bringing together Expo’s partner
The Nexus for People & ecosystem to discuss key topics under the World
Planet North and South Cities theme.
and virtual)
 Street Theatre | Netherlands: Strandbeests 10:00 - 10:30 Theo Jansen is engaged in creating new forms of
14:00 - 14:30 life: the so called strandbeests. Skeletons made from
17:00 - 17:30 yellow plastic tube (Dutch electricity pipe) are able to
20:00 - 20:30 walk and get their energy from the wind.
Earth Plaza
 National Day | Finland 10:15 Celebrate Finland and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
 Best Practice Area Programming | 14:30 - 15:30 Learn about development solutions that have
Spotlighting Urban and Rural Development The Nexus for People & demonstrated improved outcomes for resilient
Success Planet North habitats and slum upgrading.
15:00 - 16:00
BPA Speaker’s Corner
(Opportunity Pavilion)
 World Cities Day | 14:30 - 18:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & International World Cities Day– spotlighting the
Planet North and South UAE’s leadership in the area and Expo Participant
Hybrid event (in-person best practices and success stories.
and virtual)
 SDG | A Place for Everyone: Youth Voices on 14:30 - 18:00 Young activists, thought leaders and entrepreneurs
Shaping Spaces for the Future (Flagship) The Nexus for People & will convene to galvanise a collective commitment
Planet North and South to transforming how we co-exist –with each other
Hybrid event (in-person and the environment – in urban and rural spaces.
and virtual)
 World Majlis | Engineering a Balanced City: 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Re-Inventing World-class Cities as Social Australia Pavilion discuss how we can transform the fabric of modern
Melting Pots Hybrid event (in-person cities to build more inclusive and sustainable
and virtual) communities.
* Subject to change
 International Celebrations  International Days  National Days & Honour Days  Expo Entertainment Programme
 Participants’ Programmes  Programme for People and Planet  Business Programme  Dubai Exhibition Centre
For information on Expo Events and Entertainment visit www.expo2020dubai.com/en/calendar

Music | Ireland:
Samhain Gaelic Festival by Siamsa Tire
Time & Venue

17:00 - 17:45
21:00 - 21:45
Jubilee Stage
Description
Be entranced by the mystical Irish
dance and musical experience of
Samhain. Dressed in elaborate
animal costumes, performers
dance around fire, celebrating the
end of the harvest and the onset
of winter. Be part of a festival of
ancient Celtic folklore.
 Halloween @ Expo | 18:00 – 19:00 Welcome to the celebration of the Halloween season
“A Musical Halloween” 21:00 – 22:00 with a look back at some of stage and screen’s
Dubai Millennium most terrifying soundtracks. From Little Shop and
Amphitheatre Phantom of the Opera to Thriller and Beetlejuice,
this show pays homage to the shows that bring the
maleficent to the musical stage. The most famous
of all the fright night soundtracks in one, 60 minute,
all singing, all dancing, all terrifyingly legendary, rock
opera spectacular.
 World Cities Day | Youth Circle 19:30 - 21:00 Interactive dialogues among youth on inclusive
50 | 71 cities with a view on informing policy.
(Invite Only)
 Dance | Cyprus: Omada Chorou Shiakalli 20:00 - 20:30 Music and dance performance using traditional
Opportunity Forum costumes.
 Spotlights on Africa | Infrastructure Full Day High-level conference that will open with a special
Development Dubai Exhibition Centre meeting on infrastructure development in Africa in
Hall 2A South the energy, transport, ICT, and water sectors for the
Hybrid event (in-person next decade.
and virtual)
(Invite only)
Monday, 1 November 2021

 Urban & Rural Development Business Forum 09:00 - 18:00 An event that highlights business opportunities,
Dubai Exhibition Centre cutting-edge technologies and progress achieved
Hall 1A North by the UAE, participating countries and Expo
Hybrid event (in-person Partners relevant to urban and rural development.
and virtual)
* Subject to change

 Conference | Malaysia: Climate Change: 10:00 - 12:00 Join this international forum featuring subject
Conversation with Global Mayors 14:00 - 16:00 matter experts and panelists to discuss the
Terra Auditorium challenges of creating Sustainable Infrastructures
across the globe. Exchange ideas and knowledge on
this highly relevant and crucial topic.
Earth Plaza
 National Day | Antigua and Barbuda 10:15 Celebrate Antigua and Barbuda and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
 Music | Angola: Angolan Musical Show 13:30 - 14:00 An Angolan cultural variety show.
14:30 - 15:00
15:30 - 16:00
Sun Stage
 Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women’s 15:00 - 16:30 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
World Majlis: From City to Village: Ensuring Women’s Pavilion discuss women’s unequal access to resources in
Access to Resources in Both Urban and Rural Hybrid event (in-person both rural and urban settings, and their role as
Settings and virtual) catalysts for economic, social and environmental
change.
 Expo Live Impact Series | The Ripple Effect of 16:00 - 16:45 A panel discussion exploring how better cooking
Energy Efficient Cooking Stoves The Hub, The Good Place stoves and energy sources can contribute to
Hybrid event (in-person sustainable rural development.
and virtual)
Dignified Storytelling | Local Stories

that Empower, Improve and Transform
Time & Venue

16:30 – 19:30
North
Description
An exploration of how storytelling
in development contexts can
maintain the voice, integrity and
dignity of people and communities
in rural and urban contexts.
* Subject to change

 Cinema / Film | Slovenia: 18:00 - 20:00 Get in the saddle with this remarkable film CONTOUR
First official release of a documentary film Terra Auditorium SLOVENIA, documenting the unique journey and
"Cycling the Slovenian border" sporting achievement of cycling around the entire
1,382 km Slovenian border. Sit back and trace the
contour of this beautiful country on just 2 wheels!
 Spotlights on Africa | Infrastructure Full Day High-level conference that will open with a special
Development Dubai Exhibition Centre meeting on infrastructure development in Africa in
Hall 2A South the energy, transport, ICT, and water sectors for the
Hybrid event (in-person next decade.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 Global Islamic Economy Summit Full Day Global Islamic Economy Summit is the world’s largest
Dubai Exhibition Centre and most inclusive gathering for the Islamic economy,
bringing together thousands of participants from
across different countries and sectors.
 Country Business Briefings | Antigua & Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Barbuda to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Tuesday, 2 November 2021

 Conservation for Hope | Local Nature-Based 10:00 - 19:00 A unique opportunity for government and business
Solutions and Livelihoods The Nexus for People & representatives to learn from Indigenous experts, this
Planet North event explores the intersection of ancient knowledge
Hybrid event (in-person and new technologies, and how that can foster
and virtual) sustainable approaches to business and governance.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Micronesia and its Pavilion, with

Federated States of Micronesia Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
 Street Theatre | Netherlands: 10:00 - 10:30 Theo Jansen is engaged in creating new forms of
Strandbeests 13:00 - 13:30 life: the so called strandbeests. Skeletons made from
Earth Plaza
Conference | Russia:
Russia Music
Time & Venue
12:00 - 20:00
Hall 2A South
Description
A rare chance to join a business
networking event focused on the
dynamic Russian music scene. It
will involve the participation of
key market players of the Russian
music community, as well as
representatives of the leading
Russian music record labels.
.
* Subject to change

Spotlighting Urban and Rural Development The Nexus for People & delivered improved outcomes for resilient habitats
Success Planet North and slum upgrading.
15:00 - 16:00
 Expo Live Impact Series | Making the Case for 16:00 - 16:45 A panel discussion exploring how technological
Sustainable Biowaste Management The Hub, The Good Place innovation can contribute to effective sanitation,
Hybrid event (in-person resource management and composting.
and virtual)
 Expo Live Impact Series | A Greener Way to 17:30 - 18:15 A panel discussion addressing innovative and
Move Things The Hub, The Good Place environment-friendly alternatives to how we
Hybrid event (in-person transport good across cities – and the world.
and virtual)
 World Majlis | Cities on the Move: Moving 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Around to Move Up India Pavilion explore how transport and connectivity can positively
Hybrid event (in-person impact quality of life, access to opportunities and
and virtual) environmental sustainability.
 Honour Day | 16:15 Honour the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Al Wasl Plaza its Pavilion, with decidated programmes.
 Dance | Ireland: Riverdance Pop-Up 18:15 - 18:30 Pop Up performances are short and entertaining.
Performances Sea Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
from the Riverdance show and will be between 8 to
12 minutes in duration.
 Workshop | Ireland: Riverdance Masterclass 20:15 - 21:00 Since the Riverdance Summer School began in
Sun Stage 2015, more than 1,600 dancers from 23 countries
have attended the academy and learned the iconic
Riverdance choreography. The Riverdance Summer
School will be the basis of the planned Riverdance
Masterclasses at Expo 2020.
 Global Islamic Economy Summit Full Day Global Islamic Economy Summit is the world’s largest
Dubai Exhibition Centre and most inclusive gathering for the Islamic economy,
bringing together thousands of participants from
across different countries and sectors.
Wednesday, 3 November 2021

 Special Events | UAE Golden Jubilee Full Day Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirates’
Celebration Site Wide biggest national celebration yet – The UAE Golden
Jubilee. To commemorate this historic event, from
the 03 November to the 04 December 2021, Expo
2020 Dubai will celebrate the UAE’s extraordinary
journey over the last 50 years, while also looking
towards the next 50. It will share with every visitor
the joy and pride that Emiratis have for their nation
and their ambitious and inclusive vision for a global
future.
Earth Plaza
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Netherlands and its Pavilion, with

Kingdom of the Netherlands Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
 SDG | Inclusive Cities: Last Mile Delivery in 10:30 - 19:00 Against a global backdrop of rapid urbanisation,
Slums and Informal Settlements The Nexus for People & stakeholders highlight effective models of “last
Planet North and South mile” delivery and technology for services such as
Hybrid event (in-person water, sanitation and inclusive finance to slums and
and virtual) informal settlements.
(Invite-only)
Dance | Netherlands:
Airman by Time & Venue
Another Kind of Blue 15:00 - 15:10
17:00 - 17:10
20:00 - 20:10
Hall 2A South
Description
Having won spots in the finals of
both America’s and Britain’s Got
Talent, innovative Netherlands-
based dance troupe Another Kind
of Blue performed by Airman, a
groundbreaking drone show
combined with music and dance.
See it to believe it!
 Expo Live Impact Series | Data-driven Urban 16:00 - 16:45 Hear a panel discussion addressing key challenges
Transportation of the Future The Hub, The Good Place of transportation in the context of urbanisation,
Hybrid event (in-person and how technology and big data can make urban
and virtual) mobility faster and more inclusive.
 World Majlis | Smarter than Smart Cities: 16:00 - 18:00 Join us for a discussion between thought leaders, visionaries
Exploring Low-tech Ways to Make Cities Terra Auditorium and changemakers on the degree to which “smart” cities
Progress Hybrid event (in-person require costly, high-tech solutions, and whether
and virtual) high- and low-tech can work together symbiotically.
 Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 19:00 A casual gathering bringing together Expo Live
The Hub, The Good Place Global Innovators and members of the region’s
(Invite Only) greater start-up and social impact ecosystem.
 Ministerial Dinner 19:30 - 22:30 Facilitated conversations among high-level and

Leadership Pavilion influential players on topics related to advancing the
(Invite Only) UAE’s international cooperation agenda on urban
and rural development.
 Dance | Ireland: Riverdance 21:30 - 23:00 Riverdance at Expo 2020 is a bespoke and
Jubilee Stage unique show created specifically for Expo 2020
Dubai, merging the familiar sounds and slick
choreography with a fusion of new sounds and
Emirati instrumentation to reflect the world coming
together at Expo 2020.
 Country Business Briefings | Netherlands Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
* Subject to change

Thursday, 4 November 2021
Hybrid event (in-person Jubilee. To commemorate this historic event, from
and virtual) the 03 November to the 04 December 2021, Expo
future.
 Conference | Maldives: Invest in the Maldives: 10:00 - 13:00 Three hour investment-related forum, discussing
Investment Forum on Real Estate Dubai Exhibition Centre opportunities in real estate in the Maldives with a
Hall 2A South focus on urban and rural development. This event
features a keynote speech, video and projection
presentation, panel discussion and a Q&A.
World Majlis | Next Gen |

The Places You’ll Go:
Imagining the Perfect City
of Tomorrow
Time & Venue
10:00 - 13:00
Terra Auditorium
Description
Witness youth and thought leaders
take part in a lively discussion on
what the next generation of young
citizens will expect from the future
cities they will call home.
 National Day | Kingdom of Tonga 10:15 Celebrate Tonga and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Tonga 10:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Women’s Pavilion Program | Women in 11:00 - 13:00 Inspirational stories and accounts of the catalytic
Arabia/ Islam: Women in Islam in Urban and Women’s Pavilion role played by women from the Arab and Islamic
Rural Development Hybrid event (in-person world in advancing urban and rural development.
and virtual)
16:15 - 17:00 have attended the academy and learned the iconic
Earth Stage Riverdance choreography. The Riverdance Summer
* Subject to change

Spotlighting Urban & Rural Development The Nexus for People & delivered improved outcomes for resilient habitats
Success Planet North and slum upgrading.
15:00 - 16:00
 Expo Live Impact Series | Innovating with 16:00 - 16:45 With a focus on access to renewable energy, this
Communities (Lights On) The Hub, The Good Place panel discussion will consider how engagement
Hybrid event (in-person with communities can drive growth and living
and virtual) improvements in rural environments.
 World Majlis | Natural Cities: Preserving a 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Slice of Nature in Our Urban Spaces Terra Auditorium explore how we can create cities that work in
Hybrid event (in-person harmony with nature.
and virtual)
 National Day | Indonesia 16:15 Celebrate Indonesia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Mascot Film 17:00 - 17:30 Enjoy your favourite episode of Rashid and Latifa’s
 Expo Live Impact Series | Innovating with 17:30 - 18:15 Focusing on financing solutions, this panel discussion
Communities (Money Matters) The Hub, The Good Place considers how working with communities can
Hybrid event (in-person drive growth and living improvements in rural
and virtual) environments.
Dance | Ireland: Riverdance
Time & Venue

19:00 - 20:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
Riverdance at Expo 2020 is a
bespoke and unique show created
specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai,
merging the familiar sounds
and slick choreography with a
fusion of new sounds and Emirati
instrumentation to reflect the world
coming together at Expo 2020.
* Subject to change

 Music | Late Nights @ Expo 22:30 - 01:00 Be captivated by magical encounters created by
barriers between musical grenres and cultures,
 Salama’s Secrets Evening Our beloved Rashid and Latifa need help! In this epic
Latifa’s battle against Mr. Scrap in a brilliant display
 Interactive Experience Evening Dream about flying across Al Wasl’s dome and it
Friday, 5 November 2021

 Special Days | UAE Golden Jubilee Full Day Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirates’
future.
 National Day | People’s 10:15 Celebrate Algeria and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Democratic Republic of Algeria Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Theatre | Saudi Arabia: Family Show 11:00 - 11:30 Let your family experience the fun and excitement
12:30 - 13:00 of a specially commissioned show from Saudi
20:30 - 21:00 Arabia, combining music, songs, puppetry, audience
21:30 - 22:00 participation and digital screen content. A dazzling
Earth Stage cultural entertainment experience for all the family!
 Workshop | Ireland: 13:30 - 14:15 Since the Riverdance Summer School began in
Riverdance Masterclass Sun Stage 2015, more than 1,600 dancers from 23 countries
 Dance | Morocco: 14:00 - 14:30 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Ghaf Circle society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
 Expo Live Impact Series | How Tech Digital 16:00 - 16:45 Join in on a panel discussion focusing on innovative
Platforms are Bridging the Gap in the Housing The Hub, The Good Place tech-driven solutions that address gaps in the
Industry Hybrid event (in-person construction, financing and ownership of homes
and virtual) worldwide.
* Subject to change

19:00 - 20:30 unique show created specifically for Expo 2020
Jubilee Stage Dubai, merging the familiar sounds and slick
Music | Spain:
Miguel Trápaga
“The Spanish Guitar”
Time & Venue

18:00 - 19:00
Terra Auditorium
Description
Your chance to meet musical
royalty! This master of
contemporary classical guitar
studied at the Real Conservatorio
Superior de Música de Madrid,
where he is now a professor.
He performs with orchestras
worldwide and also gives
masterclasses at academies.
through mashups and orginal artist collaborations
* Subject to change

Saturday, 6 November 2021
 Special Days | UAE Golden Jubilee Celebration Full Day Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirates’
Site Wide biggest national celebration yet – The UAE Golden
future.
 Sustainability @ Expo | At Home with Nature: 10:00 - 13:00 This event will bring together experts, citizens and
Inclusive, Connected, and Sustainable Cities The Nexus for People & policymakers to reimagine how we build, live and
and Communities Planet North consume sustainably, how we lessen our impact on
(Invite Only) the environment, and how our health and wellbeing
are enhanced by connecting with nature. The session
will also look at the Expo 2020 site and the plans for
District 2020 as a model of inclusive, connected and
sustainable urban development.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Nigeria and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Federal Republic of Nigeria Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Nigeria 10:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Cultures in Conversation | The Open City: Dimensions

of Culture and Possibility of Community:
What Makes a City - the Role of Culture in Shaping Time & Venue
Urban Spaces 12:00 - 16:00
Terra Auditorium/Ghaf Circle
Description
Explore how shared public spaces
are used, claimed, co-opted and
transformed, including the ways
in which citizens contribute to
building a city.
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Earth Stage society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
* Subject to change

 Music | Hungary: Söndörgö 15:30 - 16:00 Enjoy a celebration of this band’s Hungarian roots
18:00 - 18:30 as they bring a vigorous virtuosity to their fresh
Sea Stage interpretations of traditional folk music from their
homeland. With their rapid-fire playing, they are one
of Europe’s most versatile and exciting bands.
 Dance | Ireland: Riverdance Pop-up 19:30 - 19:45 They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
Performances Sea Stage from the Riverdance show and will be between 8 to
Music | Nigeria: National Dance Troupe Performance
Time & Venue

20:00 - 22:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Enjoy a colourful and culturally
explosive collection of Afro-Fusion
performances by a host of A-list
Nigerian acts and new, emerging
hot young talents across the unique
Nigerian music scene. Artists
include Buma Boy, WizKid, Tiwa
Savage and Yemi Alade.
* Subject to change

Everyday
Moroccan Popular Event 2020 Plaza society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
Sun Plaza
Daily Parade
Time & Venue
12:45
Ghaf Avenue
Description
Each day, the “Colours of the
World” Parade will welcome
countries to Expo 2020 Dubai and
treat audiences to a unique cultural
fusion experience. The Parade
is a vibrant, colourful moving
celebration featuring performers
and musicians that radiates
energy and brings a blast of fun to
daytime visitors. Throughout the
course of Expo 2020 Dubai, each
participating nation will celebrate
a National Day, which will be
highlighted in this beautiful Parade,
blending the culture of the UAE
withother cultures from around the
world.
 Rashid and Latifa’s World Adventure Before sunset Follow Expo’s leading characters as they make their
 Dance | Malaysia: 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia’s exotic and enthralling
Truly Asia Cultural Showcase Earth Stage culture, with a feast of performances showcasing
its diverse richness and heritage. A unique variety of
traditional music, dance and cuisine come together
to give everyone a taste of Malaysia.
* Subject to change

WEEK 6
7 - 13 November 2021

Sunday, 7 November 2021
 Workshop: Colombia | Business Matchmaking 10:00 - 20:00 The Business Matchmaking Forum is one of the most
Forum Colombia Dubai Exhibition Centre important commercial initiatives of ProColombia,
Hall 2A South part of a national strategy to take advantage of Free
Trade Agreements, diversify markets and promote
the exportable offer of Colombian companies.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Venezuela and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Sea Stage Riverdance choreography. The Riverdance Summer
 Dance | Ireland: Riverdance Pop-up 18:15 - 18:30 Pop Up performances are short and entertaining.
Performances Earth Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
Music | Hungary: Söndörgo

Time & Venue
19:00 - 21:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Enjoy a celebration of this band’s
Hungarian roots as they bring a
vigorous virtuosity to their fresh
interpretations of traditional folk
music from their homeland. With
their rapid-fire playing, they are
one of Europe’s most versatile and
exciting bands.
 Country Business Briefings | Colombia Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Comoros and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Union of the Comoros Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 World Majlis | The Power of Conversations: 15:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders and visionaries open Expo’s
A Better Future is Built Together Al Wasl Plaza Golden Jubilee month by discussing how the
Hybrid event (in-person power of conversations can be harnessed to forge
and virtual) collaborations for a better future.
* Subject to change

 Jalsat @ Expo 20:30 - 22:30 Reimagining Jalsat as a vibrant Khaleeji-led jam

Jubilee Stage session, our Jalsat Nights will give visitors an exciting
introduction to Arabic tradition as we showcase a
lively formation of 25 local musicians who are joined
by special guest artists from other cultures.
 Country Business Briefings | Comoros Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 Workshop: Colombia | Business Matchmaking 10:00 - 20:00 The Business Matchmaking Forum is one of the most
Forum Colombia Dubai Exhibition Centre important commercial initiatives of ProColombia,
Hall 2A South part of a national strategy to take advantage of Free
Trade Agreements, diversify markets and promote the
exportable offer of Colombian companies.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Azerbaijan and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Azerbaijan Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Azerbaijan 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Riverdance Masterclass Sea Stage 2015, more than 1,600 dancers from 23 countries
 Dance | Ireland: 18:15 - 18:30 Pop Up performances are short and entertaining.
Riverdance Pop-Up Performances Al Wasl Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
Time & Venue

Music | Spain: 19:00 - 20:30
Forma Antiqua “La Caramba” Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Description
Be entranced by a Flamenco dance
performance by ‘Forma Antiqua’,
considered by leading traditional
Spanish dance critics, to be one of
the most talented baroque classical
music ensembles in Spain. Here,
they explore the legendary ‘La
Caramba’ singer.
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Burundi and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Burundi Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Mexico and its Pavilion, with dedicated
United Mexican States Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Riverdance Pop-Up Performances Sea Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
 Dance | Ireland: Riverdance 21:30 - 23:00 Riverdance at Expo 2020 is a bespoke and unique
Jubilee Stage show created specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai,
merging the familiar sounds and slick choreography
with a fusion of new sounds and Emirati
instrumentation to reflect the world coming together
at Expo 2020.
 Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Innovation and Full Day This forum focuses on innovation. It aims to
Development Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre strengthen relations between Chinese and Arab
entrepreneurs by creating a networking platform for
idea exchange and business collaborations.

 National Day | Colombia 10:15 Celebrate Colombia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Music | Poland: Chopin Competition Laureate Concert Time & Venue

19:30 - 23:00
Description
Initiated in 1927 and held every 5
years since 1955, the International
Chopin Piano Competition is
devoted to the works of Frédéric
Chopin. Here, you can be privilged
to hear the virtuoso laureates of
the XVIII Chopin Piano Competition
in full flow.
* Subject to change

 Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Innovation and Full Day This forum focuses on innovation. It aims to
Development Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre strengthen relations between Chinese and Arab
entrepreneurs by creating a networking platform for

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Jordan and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
Performances Sun Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
Music | Hungary: Vivat Bacchus Acappella Ensemble

Time & Venue
14:00 - 14:30
Earth Stage
16:30 - 17:00
Sea Stage
Description
Meet the seven members of the
unique Acapella Ensemble (without
even using an instrument between
them). Watch them present their
interactive international repertoire
in Hungarian, Italian, German,
English and Chinese in their form of
‘musical stand-up’.the XVIII Chopin
Piano Competition in full flow.
* Subject to change

19:30 - 21:00 show created specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai,
Jubilee Stage merging the familiar sounds and slick choreography
at Expo 2020.
Infinite Nights |
Ragheb Alama
Time & Venue

22:00 - Midnight
Al Wasl Plaza
Description
As part of the Infinite Nights series,
Expo 2020 Dubai welcomes Arabic
pop superstars Nancy Ajram and
Ragheb Alama, to perform in an
Infinite Nights | evening of dazzling entertainment.
Their performances will be live
Nancy Ajram
streamed from the majestic Al Wasl
Dome in the heart of Expo 2020
Dubai, to millions of fans across the
world.
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Monaco and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Principality of Monaco Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Workshop | Ireland: 11:15 - 12:00 Riverdance at Expo 2020 is a bespoke and unique
Riverdance Masterclass Sea Stage show created specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai,
20:15 - 21:00 merging the familiar sounds and slick choreography
Sun Stage with a fusion of new sounds and Emirati
at Expo 2020.
 Music | Hungary: 11:30 - 12:00 Meet the seven members of the unique Acapella
Vivat Bacchus Acappella Ensemble Sun Stage Ensemble (without even using an instrument between
20:45 - 21:45 them). Watch them present their interactive
Dubai Millennium international repertoire in Hungarian, Italian, German,
Amphitheatre English and Chinese in their form of ‘musical stand-up.
 Festival | National Day of Monaco 14:00 - 16:00 Join in the Big Top celebrations marking the
Jubilee Stage National Day of Monaco, featuring a myriad of circus
performances, including the winners of the Monte-
Carlo International Circus Festival, the largest and
most prestigious circus event in the world.
Music | Monaco: Jazz Concert
Time & Venue

17:30 - 18:45
Jubilee Stage
Description
Get into the swing of things with
the Orchestre des Carabiniers du
Prince, the 26 member military
band that’s evolved over centuries.
Responsible for satisfying the
musical needs of Monaco’s head of
state Prince Albert II, it’s jazz music
fit for a king!
* Subject to change

Riverdance Pop-Up Performances Earth Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
Dance | Monaco: Les Ballets de Monte Carlo
Time & Venue

19:00 - 19:45
Description
An unmissable opportunity to see
this famous classical ballet troupe,
established in 1985 by the Princess
of Hanover. Enjoy 45 minutes of
breathtaking, contemporary dance
from the official national company
of the Principality of Monte Carlo.
* Subject to change

Everyday
future.
Sun Plaza
 Daily Parade 12:45 Each day, the “Colours of the World” Parade will
The Parade is a vibrant, colourful moving celebration
Throughout the course of Expo 2020 Dubai, each
participating nation will celebrate a National Day,
which will be highlighted in this beautiful Parade,
blending the culture of the UAE withother cultures
from around the world.
Dance | Malaysia: Truly Asia Cultural Showcase
Time & Venue

19:30 - 20:00
Earth Stage
Description
Immerse yourself in Malaysia’s
exotic and enthralling culture,
with a feast of performances
showcasing its diverse richness
and heritage. A unique variety of
traditional music, dance and cuisine
come together to give everyone a
taste of Malaysia.
* Subject to change

WEEK 7 TOLERANCE &
INCLUSIVITY WEEK
How can we foster a greater common
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
14 - 20 November 2021 understanding to enable more tolerant and

inclusive societies?

Coming Full Circle |

Designing for All
Time & Venue

10:00 - 14:00
North and South
(Invite Only)
Description
An event that highlights the
importance of eliminating physical,
economic, educational, digital and
attitudinal barriers for the creation
of truly inclusive cities, societies
and workplaces.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Syria and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Syrian Arab Republic Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Riverdance Masterclass Earth Stage 2015, more than 1,600 dancers from 23 countries
 SDG | Music for Peace & Development 13:30 - 18:00 Attend an event that explores the role of music in
The Nexus for People & peace and development, including building tolerance
Planet North and South and understanding of people, culture and history.
 World Majlis | Art for Good: Using Art to Make 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Our Planet a Better Place Italy Pavilion discuss how we can harness art to create a smarter,
Hybrid event (in-person more holistic, tolerant and empathetic society.
and virtual)
* Subject to change

Riverdance Pop-Up Performances Al Wasl Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
 Dance | Monaco: Les Ballets de Monte Carlo 19:00 - 19:45 An unmissable opportunity to see this famous
Dubai Millennium classical ballet troupe, established in 1985 by
Amphitheatre the Princess of Hanover. Enjoy 45 minutes of
breathtaking, contemporary dance from the official
national company of the Principality of Monte Carlo.
 Country Business Briefings | Syria Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Brazil and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Federative Republic of Brazil Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Path to Dignified 16:00 - 16:45 Attend a panel discussion on professionalising
Employment The Hub, The Good Place talents of migrant and refugee women for
Hybrid event (in-person employment and economic prosperity.
and virtual)
Sports Participation | Brazil:

World’s largest Jiu-Jitsu lesson Time & Venue
16:30 - 18:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
As part of the 2015 inaugural
UAE National Sports Day, 2,481
participants set a new Guinness
World Record for the largest
Jiu-Jitsu lesson in Abu Dhabi.
Along with Brazilian help, EXPO
2020 intends to beat that record.
Witness this martial arts spectacle.

 International Day | Full Day Expo 2020 will celebrate International Day for
International Day for Tolerance Site Wide Tolerance by showcasing the UAE’s deep-rooted
values as an embodiment of its commitment to join
with the entire world in support of tolerance, pluralism
and mutually beneficial coexistence. Co-curated with
the UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence.
* Subject to change

 International Day for Tolerance | 09:00 - 12:00 Specialist event that brings together Expo’s Partner
Specialist Event The Nexus for People & ecosystem to discuss key topics under the tolerance
Planet North theme.
and virtual)
 Tolerance & Inclusivity Business Forum 09:00 - 18:00 Highlighting business opportunities, cutting-edge
Dubai Exhibition Centre technologies and progress achieved by the UAE,
Hall 2A South participating countries and Expo Partners relevant
Hybrid event (in-person to Tolerance & Inclusivity.
and virtual)
 National Day | Mongolia 10:15 Celebrate Mongolia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 International Day for Tolerance | 12:00 - 16:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
People-Facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & International Day for Tolerance, spotlighting the
Planet North UAE’s leadership role in the area, and highlighting
Hybrid event (in-person Expo Participants’ best practices and success stories.
and virtual)
Tolerance and Inclusivity The Nexus for People & delivered improved outcomes for more inclusive
Planet North societies.
15:00 - 16:00
 Country Business Briefings | St Kitts and Nevis 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Attend a panel discussion on increasing employment
Upskilling People on the Move The Hub, The Good Place opportunities for migrants and refugees through
Hybrid event (in-person development of technical and soft skills.
and virtual)
 International Day for Tolerance | Youth Circle 16:00 - 17:30 Attend an event that facilitates youth dialogue on
50 | 71 tolerance, with a view to informing policy.
 World Majlis | The Business of Compassion: 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
The Value(s) of our Economy Terra Auditorium ask how our development models can track factors
Hybrid event (in-person beyond economic growth, and whether “being good”
and virtual) can also mean “being good for business”.
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Saint Kitts & Nevis and its Pavilion, with
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent
Riverdance Pop-Up Performances Sun Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
* Subject to change

Firdaus Orchestra
Time & Venue

19:00 - 20:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
The Firdaus Orchestra is a
pioneering women’s ensemble
developed exclusively for Expo
2020 Dubai under the creative
direction and leadership of Oscar-
winner A.R. Rahman. The composer
is set to forge new musical paths
with female musicians in the Arab
world. Members will be mentored
by A.R. Rahman and will perform
at major events and celebrations
during Expo 2020 Dubai.
 International Food and Food Mechanical Full Day Under the Expo 2020 theme “Connecting Minds,
Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre Creating the Future”, this thematic exhibition will
gather Food and Mechanical suppliers all over the
world in one place to showcase their best products
and discuss business opportunities.
For more information, please contact
Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting
bjylhjt@163.com

 Conference | Czech Republic: 10:00 - 12:00 Join the established, internationally-recognised
Forum 2000 at Expo 2020 14:00 - 16:00 annual conference founded in Prague, which
18:00 - 20:00 supports the values of democracy and respect for
Terra Auditorium human rights, assists in the development of civil
society and encourages religious, cultural and ethnic
tolerance.
 Conference: New Zealand | Te Aratini - Festival 10:00 - 19:00 The Aratini will provide a vehicle for indigenous
of Indigenous & Tribal Ideas Dubai Exhibition Centre and tribal people globally, to share ancestral and
Hall 2A South contemporary knowledge, cultures and experiences.
The aim is to build a more tolerant, inclusive,
cooperative and sustainable future. An unmissable
event.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Bolivia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Plurinational State of Bolivia Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
* Subject to change

Music | Hungary: Time & Venue
11:30 - 12:00
Szilvia Agárdi
16:00 - 16:30
Earth Stage
Description
One of the first dance companies in
the world to develop choreography
that integrates dancers with
and without physical disabilities.
They’ve received 9 Isadora Duncan
Dance Awards for their artistry
and production values. Come and
witness awesomeness.
Tolerance and Inclusivity The Nexus for People & delivered improved outcomes for more inclusive
14:30 - 15:30
 Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women’s 15:00 - 16:30 Session that shines a light on how women are
World Majlis: Values of Tolerance and Women’s Pavilion leading the way in tolerance and inclusivity for
Inclusivity as a Driving Force Behind Women’s Hybrid event (in-person themselves, their families and their communities,
Rights and Empowerment and virtual) and their role in fostering peace and prosperity.
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Attend a panel discussion on how the digital
The Inclusive Digital Revolution The Hub, The Good Place revolution enables better solutions and
Hybrid event (in-person opportunities for people of determination.
and virtual)
 Ministerial Dinner 17:30 - 22:30 Facilitated conversations among high-level,

agenda on health, and marking the UAE’s Golden
Jubilee celebration.
 Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 19:00 A casual gathering bringing together Expo Live
The Hub, The Good Place Global Innovators and members of the region’s
(Invite Only) greater start-up and social impact ecosystem.
 International Food and Food Full Day Under the Expo 2020 theme “Connecting Minds,
Mechanical Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre Creating the Future”, this thematic exhibition will
Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management gather Food and Mechanical suppliers all over the
Group Co Ltd world in one place to showcase their best products
bjylhjt@163.com
* Subject to change

 Next Gen World Majlis | Bridging the Divide: 10:00 - 13:00 Hear thought leaders and inspirational young adults
Bringing Bold Change with Wisdom Terra Auditorium discuss how current and future generations from
Hybrid event (in-person diverse cultures can identify shared values and work
and virtual) together to build a better tomorrow.
event.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Haiti and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Haiti Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Earth Stage 2015, more than 1,600 dancers from 23 countries
 Best Practice Area Programming | Tolerance 14:00 - 17:00 Learn about development solutions that have
and Inclusivity The Nexus for People & delivered improved outcomes for more inclusive
14:30 - 15:30
 Music | Jubilee Beats 16:00 - 01:00 Focusing on people whose stories originally began in
Jubilee Stage the UAE. Emerging talent as well as those who have
expanded internationally. A celebration of UAE’s
creative citizens and residents. With tributes and
well wishes from IP artists at this emotional time of
the UAE’s Golden Jubilee.
 World Majlis | Digital Brain, Digital Morality: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers ask
Ensuring Empathetic and Unbiased AI Terra Auditorium how we can build technologies such as AI that are
Hybrid event (in-person free from social, political and ideological biases to
and virtual) create fairer, more inclusive societies.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Building Virtual 16:00 - 16:45 Attend a panel discussion on the power of
Communities of Trust The Hub, The Good Place connecting people, sharing information, and how an
Hybrid event (in-person inclusive society benefits all.
and virtual)
Music | New Zealand: Time & Venue

Sounds of Aotearoa - Sammy J 16:00 - 18:30
with Kahurangi Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Description
Experience the haunting sounds
of Aotearoa (sounds of New
Zealand) in this extraordinary
concert featuring Sammy J (Ngati
Raukawa) as he embraces his
Maori and Polynesian roots. In this
concert, he’s joined by Kahurangi, a
world-class Māori dance company.
* Subject to change

 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Lao and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Lao People’s Democratic Republic Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
Riverdance Pop-Up Performances Sun Stage They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
 International Food and Food Full Day Under the Expo 2020 theme “Connecting Minds,
Mechanical Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre Creating the Future”, this thematic exhibition will
Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management gather Food and Mechanical suppliers all over the
Group Co Ltd world in one place to showcase their best products
bjylhjt@163.com

event.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Austria and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Austria Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Dignified Storytelling | Tolerance & Inclusivity 15:00 - 17:45 Event that bring together development and
Terra Auditorium humanitarian practitioners, activists and storytellers
Hybrid event (in-person to address an ever-growing need for empathetic
and virtual) narratives that counter prejudice and foster global
solidarity.
* Subject to change

 Expo Live Impact Series | Breaking Barriers for 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion aimed at breaking down barriers
Employment for All The Hub, The Good Place and misconceptions that prevent employers from
Hybrid event (in-person hiring people of different capabilities and contexts.
and virtual)
 Music: Kuwait | Kuwaiti Music Band Concert 16:00 - 17:00 Enjoy some folklore fusion with a band led by the
Dubai Millennium renowned maestro, Dr. Bassam AlBulooshi. The band
Amphitheatre consists of Kuwaiti folklore musicians who perform a
selection of music pieces, fusing Arabic, Turkish and
international music.
 Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women in 16:00 - 18:00 Stories and accounts of the catalytic role played
Arabia/ Islam: Arab Women Leading the Way Women’s Pavilion throughout history by women from the Arab and
in Tolerance & Inclusivity Hybrid event (in-person Islamic world in advancing tolerance and inclusivity.
and virtual)
Music | Jubilee Beats
Time & Venue

16:00 - 01:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
A unique monthly festival that
takes visitors on a journey around
the world through music, dance
and culture. The festival line-up will
also be infused with dance, spoken
word and other performances,
creating a rich and diverse
programme.
* Subject to change

 Music | Saudi Arabia: Saudi Variety Show 18:00 - 19:30 Bring the family to a show with an eclectic mix
Dubai Millennium of comedy, music, spoken word, prizes, quizzes,
Amphitheatre sketches and audience participation. This fun,
interactive, and hugely enjoyable event features
some of the best talent and biggest names in the
Middle East.
Jubilee Stage show created specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai,
merging the familiar sounds and slick choreography
at Expo 2020.
Music | Morocco: A Moment of Gathering
Time & Venue

21:00 - 22:15
Description
Marvel at a multicultural musical
medley as they perform Berber
and Arabic music mixed with
African rhythms. Mbokka Project
comprises 7 musicians from 4
countries (Morocco, Mali, Senegal
and Ivory Coast). Mbokka means
link/kinship in the Wolof language.
* Subject to change

 International Day | World Children’s Day Full Day Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate World Children’s
Site Wide Day by encouraging children to explore, thrive and
find innovative solutions to challenges in an effort
to construct a promising and sustainable future.
Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Community
Development and UNICEF. The Day will feature three
event types: Specialist, People-facing Flagship and
Youth Circle (see separate listings).
 World Children’s Day | Specialist Event 10:00 - 13:30 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing
The Nexus for People & together Expo’s Partner ecosystem to discuss key
Planet North and South topics under the children theme.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Malawi and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Malawi Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
 World Children’s Day | 14:30 - 16:25 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate World
People-facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & Children’s Day, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role
Planet North and South in the area, and highlighting Expo Participants’ best
Hybrid event (in-person practices and success stories.
and virtual)
 Country Business Briefings | Malawi 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
business stakeholders visiting Expo 2020
 Firdaus Orchestra 15:00 - 16:00 The Firdaus Orchestra is a pioneering women’s

Jubilee Stage ensemble developed exclusively for Expo 2020
Dubai under the creative direction and leadership
of Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman. The composer is set
to forge new musical paths with female musicians
in the Arab world. Members will be mentored by
A.R. Rahman and will perform at major events and
celebrations during Expo 2020 Dubai.
 Music | Jubilee Beats 15:00 - 23:30 Focusing on people whose stories originally began in
Jubilee Stage the UAE. Emerging talent as well as those who have
expanded internationally. A celebration of UAE’s
creative citizens and residents. With tributes and
well wishes from IP artists at this emotional time of
the UAE’s Golden Jubilee.
 Music | New Zealand: Sounds of Aotearoa - 16:00 - 18:30 Experience the haunting sounds of Aotearoa (sounds
Sammy J with Kahurangi Dubai Millennium of New Zealand) in this extraordinary concert
Amphitheatre featuring Sammy J (Ngati Raukawa) as he embraces
his Maori and Polynesian roots. In this concert, he’s
joined by Kahurangi, a world-class Māori dance
company.
* Subject to change

 Sports Participation | Malaysia: 16:30 - 18:30 This outdoor kite flying event is a fun activity to
MyButterfly Kites Flying Al Forsan Park engage the community-particularly the youth. It will
be held every last weekend of each month during
Expo 2020 Dubai and have capacity for up to 50
participants. So come on down, the sky’s the limit!
 World Children’s Day | Youth Circle 18:00 - 20:00 Interactive dialogue among youth on children, with a
50 | 71 view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)
Performances Al Wasl Plaza They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
 Cultures in Conversation | Town Hall 19:00 - 21:00 Town hall session that invites regional cultural and
Mobility Bowl political voices to engage with audiences from
across the globe and consider how, as the world
grapples with unprecedented polarisation, we
collectively resist cultural othering.
Dance | Spain:
Jesús Carmona “El Salto”
Time & Venue

20:00 - 21:30
Description
Watch a Flamenco show based
on the question; does dance
movement have a gender? With
choreographer and principal dancer
of the Spanish National Ballet, it’s a
co-production with Sadlers Wells
Theatre, Seville Flamenco Biennial,
and the Flamenco Festival.
* Subject to change

Everyday
future.
Sun Plaza
 Dance | Malaysia: 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia's exotic and enthralling
* Subject to change

WEEK 8
21 - 30 November 2021

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Oman and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Sultanate of Oman Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Music | Egypt: 16:00 - 18:00 Cairo Symphony Orchestra continues to achieve its
Cairo Symphony Orchestra concert Jubilee Stage mission in enriching the cultural life through regular
performances of masterpieces of the classic music
heritage of more standard orchestra repertoire
celebrating different important composers.
 Dance | Spain: Jesus Carmona “El Salto” 17:00 - 18:30 Watch a Flamenco show based on the question;
Dubai Millennium does dance movement have a gender? With
Amphitheatre choreographer and principal dancer of the Spanish
National Ballet, it’s a co-production with Sadlers
Wells Theatre, Seville Flamenco Biennial, and the
Flamenco Festival.
Time & Venue

Music | Hungary: 20:00 - 21:00
Félix Lajkó Violin Concert Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Description
A concert performance by this
famous Hungarian violinist, zither
player and composer. He combines
a variety of popular musical styles,
including world and classical music,
integrating rock, blues, jazz, trance
genres and improvised melodies.
 Create World Brand Forum Full Day The forum is dedicated to all Chinese brands
Chuang Linggang Dubai Exhibition Centre that reached an outstanding development in the
past year, developing their brand from local to
international. For more information, please contact
DI Zhang
547704576@qq.com
 International Hotel and Hotel Supplies Full Day This thematic exhibition will highlight and showcase
Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre business opportunities in the hospitality industry.
This platform will bring hotel professionals and
suppliers together to exchange ideas and discuss
collaborations. For more information, please contact
bjylhjt@163.com
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Belarus and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Belarus Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Belarus 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Dance | Belarus: 17:00 - 19:00 Enjoy the Belarus National Day Celebration, including
National Day Celebration Dubai Millennium the State Dance Ensemble of Belarus performing
Amphitheatre “From Belarus With Love”. The audience will be
entertained with traditional dance and music routines
showcasing national Belarusian heritage and culture.
Music | Egypt:
Cairo Symphony Orchestra concert
Time & Venue
19:30 - 21:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
This world-famous orchestra
continues to achieve its goal of
enriching cultural life through
its performances of classical
orchestral masterpieces. Their
repertoire celebrates traditional
classics and has featured a variety
of international composers.
bjylhjt@163.com

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Lebanon and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Lebanon Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
* Subject to change

 Dance | Ireland: Riverdance 20:30 - 22:00 Riverdance at Expo 2020 is a bespoke and unique show
Jubilee Stage created specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai, merging the
familiar sounds and slick choreography with a fusion
of new sounds and Emirati instrumentation to reflect
the world coming together at Expo 2020.
bjylhjt@163.com

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Italy and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Italy Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Bahrain 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Sun Stage Riverdance choreography. The Riverdance Summer
 Country Business Briefings | Italy 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Saudi Arabia: 17:00 - 17:30 As part of Vision 2030, 16 sectors of culture have
Sixteen Series (Film & Video) 18:00 - 18:30 been identified. At the core of every Sixteen Series
19:00 - 19:30 event is a practical live session of 40-90 minutes,
Opportunity Forum a workshop, lecture demonstration or interactive
presentation. This one focuses on film & video.
Time & Venue

World Chess Championship 2021 Full Day
Description
The final match of the World Chess
Championship 2021 will be played
between reigning world champion
Magnus Carlsen and challenger Ian
Nepomniachtchi to determine the
World Chess Champion. It will be
held under the auspices of FIDE,
the World Chess Federation
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Bahrain and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Kingdom of Bahrain Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | L'Oreal: L'Oreal 19:00 - 21:00 Inviting International celebrities for an interactive
Paris, the Standup Movement Dubai Millennium session with the presence of Hollaback–this will include
Amphitheatre a discussion between the celebrity and the trainer,
sharing more on personal experiences, interacting
with the audiences and spreading awareness.
Salama’s Secrets Time & Venue

Evening
Al Wasl Plaza
Description
Our beloved Rashid and Latifa
need help! In this epic 20-minute
performance in Al Wasl, watch
Rashid and Latifa’s battle against
Mr. Scrap in a brilliant display of
theatrics, song and live audience
interaction.
* Subject to change

 World Chess Championship 2021 Full Day The final match of the World Chess Championship
Dubai Exhibition Centre 2021 will be played between reigning world
champion Magnus Carlsen and challenger Ian
Nepomniachtchi to determine the World Chess
Champion. It will be held under the auspices of FIDE,
the World Chess Federation.

barriers between musical grenres Wand cultures,
moment of fame under the spotlight..
the World Chess Federation .
 International High-Tech Electronic Products Full Day This thematic exhibition will highlight the latest
Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre innovations and advanced technologies. Inviting
global high-tech electronic products suppliers
to gather and showcase their products and
technologies. For more information, please contact
bjylhjt@163.com
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Latvia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Latvia Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Music | Latvia: Musical Performance 14:00 - 14:40 Musical performance during Latvian National Day.
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
 Conference | Latvia: Business Forum 15:00 - 18:00 Find out what‘s happening in the multi-faceted
Terra Auditorium business and industries sectors in Latvia. This
business forum is with the participation of the
President of Latvia and many other senior officials
and industry leaders of this country.
19:30 - 21:00 unique show created specifically for Expo 2020
Jubilee Stage Dubai, merging the familiar sounds and slick
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Suriname and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Suriname Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Talks, Lectures, Comedy |

Saudi Arabia:
Poetry Series
Time & Venue

20:00 - 22:00
Description
A curated music and poetry night
from this gathering of world
renowned and emerging poets
from the KSA, the Gulf and the
wider Arabic-speaking world,
performing together in a 2 hour poetry
slam mixed up with music from the KSA
House band.
* Subject to change

bjylhjt@163.com

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate America and its Pavilion, with dedicated
United States of America Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
United States of America Business Connect Centre to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
 Workshop | Ireland: R 11:15 - 12:00 Since the Riverdance Summer School began in
iverdance Masterclass Earth Stage 2015, more than 1,600 dancers from 23 countries
Riverdance Pop-Up Performances Al Wasl Plaza They will typically comprise of around 2 numbers
bjylhjt@163.com

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Germany and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Federal Republic of Germany Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
* Subject to change

 National Day | Belize 10:15 Celebrate Belize and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefings | Belize 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Liberia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Liberia Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Dance | Spain: Manuel Linan “Convivencias”
Time & Venue

18:30 - 19:00
Earth Stage
Description
Manuel Liñán is one of the world’s
best Flamenco dancers today.
He’s joined by singer and fellow
Andalusian, David Carpio from
Jerez, in a conceptual Flamenco
show that moves between tradition
and the avant-garde. Come and
soak up this Iberian passion.
 Music | Hungary: Esszencia 19:00 - 21:00 Is it folk? Is it jazz? Is it classical music? The answer is
Dubai Millennium simply, yes! The musicians of the Esszencia ensemble
Amphitheatre offer an unparalleled virtuoso mix of folk music, jazz
and classical music. Come and bask in the eclectic joy
that this Hungarian band is.
 Country Business Briefings | Liberia 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
* Subject to change

Everyday
Special Events | UAE Golden Jubilee Celebration
Time & Venue

Full Day
Site Wide
Description
Expo 2020 coincides with the
United Arab Emirates’ biggest
national celebration yet – The UAE
Golden Jubilee. To commemorate
this historic event, from the 03
November to the 04 December
2021, Expo 2020 Dubai will
celebrate the UAE’s extraordinary
journey over the last 50 years,
while also looking towards the next
50. It will share with every visitor the
joy and pride that Emiratis have for
their nation and their ambitious and
inclusive vision for a global future.
.
 Dance | Morocco: Moroccan Popular Event 11:30 - 12:00 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
2020 Plaza society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
Sun Plaza
 Dance | Malaysia: Truly Asia Cultural Showcase 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia's exotic and enthralling
Earth Stage culture, with a feast of performances showcasing
* Subject to change

DECEMBER
2021
Weeks 10 - 13
WEEK 10
1 - 11 December 2021

Wednesday, 1 December 2021
 Special Days | UAE Golden Jubilee Celebration Full Day Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirates'
Hybrid event (in-person Jubilee. To commemorate this historic event, from
and virtual) the 03 November to the 04 December 2021, Expo
towards the next 50. It will share with every visitor the
joy and pride that Emiratis have for their nation and
their ambitious and inclusive vision for a global future.
 Conference | Czech Republic: 10:00 - 18:00 Join the debate as this conference addresses one
Way to Water Terra Auditorium of Earth’s critical issues; the lack of clean water in
communities worldwide. It’s organised in association
with the World Smart Biotic Pump Alliance, an entity
composed of Universities around the world.
 National Day | Kazakhstan 10:15 Celebrate Kazakhstan and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
 Music | Hungary: Esszencia 11:00 - 11:30 Is it folk? Is it jazz? Is it classical music? The answer is
14:00 - 14:30 simply, yes! The musicians of the Esszencia ensemble
19:30 - 20:00 offer an unparalleled virtuoso mix of folk music, jazz
Earth Stage and classical music. Come and bask in the eclectic
joy that this Hungarian band is.
Sixteen Series (Fashion Design) 18:00 - 18:30 been identified. At every Sixteen Series event there is
19:00 - 19:30 a practical live session of 40-90 minutes, a workshop,
Opportunity Forum lecture demonstration or interactive presentation.
This one focuses on fashion and Design.
Music | Portugal: Cante Alentejano Time & Venue

18:00 - 18:30
20:00 - 20:30
21:00 - 21:30
Earth Stage
Description
Alentejano is a genre of traditional
two-part singing performed without
instrumentation by amateur
choral groups in southern Portugal.
Characterised by distinctive
melodies, lyrics and vocal styles,
groups consist of up to 30 singers
divided into groups.
 Music | Kazakhstan: 18:00 - 20:00 You are invited to join in the celebrations marking
National Day of Kazakhstan Dubai Millennium the National day of Kazakhstan, with a stunning
Amphitheatre performance featuring Kazakh Opera Singers and
the Symphony Orchestra of the Kazakh National
University of Arts. It promises to be an evening to
remember.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefings | Kazakhstan Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
 International Medical Equipment and Sanitary Full Day This thematic exhibition focuses on medical
Materials Exhibition Dubai Exhbition Centre equipment and sanitary materials supplies. This is
the platform for medical professionals to exchange
ideas and explore business opportunities.
Thursday, 2 December 2021
Time & Venue

Special Events | UAE Golden Jubilee Full Day
Site Wide
Description
Expo 2020 coincides with the
United Arab Emirates’ biggest
national celebration yet – The UAE
Golden Jubilee. To commemorate
this historic event, from the 03
November to the 04 December
2021, Expo 2020 Dubai will
celebrate the UAE’s extraordinary
journey over the last 50 years,
while also looking towards the next
50. It will share with every visitor the
joy and pride that Emiratis have for
their nation and their ambitious and
inclusive vision for a global future.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate the UAE and its Pavilion, with dedicated
United Arab Emirates Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Music | Portugal: Cante Alentejano 20:00 - 21:00 Alentejano is a genre of traditional two-part singing
Dubai Millennium performed without instrumentation by amateur
Amphitheatre choral groups in southern Portugal. Characterised by
distinctive melodies, lyrics and vocal styles, groups
consist of up to 30 singers divided into groups.
* Subject to change

 Music | Hungary: Barabás Lörinc Live 20:30 - 21:00 This trumpet player and producer is a pioneer of
Earth Stage the improvisational music scene in Budapest. The
show blends dance grooves, meditative moods and
all shades inbetween, juggling keyboards, trumpet,
effects, laptop and a loop station. Get in the groove!
 Music | Late Nights @ Expo 22:30 - 1:00 Be captivated by magical encounters created
Jubilee Stage by local and international artists, who are
breaking barriers between musical grenres and
cultures, through mashups and orginal artist
collaborations
 International Medical Equipment and Sanitary Dubai Exhibition Centre This thematic exhibition focuses on medical
Materials Exhibition equipment and sanitary materials supplies. This is
Friday, 3 December 2021

 Special Days | Full Day Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirates’
UAE Golden Jubilee Celebration Site Wide biggest national celebration yet – The UAE Golden
Jubilee.To commemorate this historic event, from the
03 November to the 04 December 2021, Expo 2020
Dubai will celebrate the UAE’s extraordinary journey
over the last 50 years, while also looking towards
the next 50. It will share with every visitor the joy
and pride that Emiratis have for their nation and their
ambitious and inclusive vision for a global future.
 International Day | International Day Of Full Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities will
Persons With Disabilities Site Wide explore opportunities and innovative solutions for
facilitating an inclusive future for all. Co-curated
with the UAE Ministry of Community Development
and UNDESA (United Nations Department of
Economic and Social Affairs), the Day will feature
 International Day of Persons with Disabilities | 10:00 - 14:00 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing
Specialist Event The Nexus for People & together Expo’s Partner ecosystem to discuss key
Planet North and South topics under the inclusivity theme.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Samoa and its Pavilion, with dedicated
National Independant State of Samoa Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Music | Hungary: Barabás Lörinc Live 14:00 - 14:30 This trumpet player and producer is a pioneer of
Earth Stage the improvisational music scene in Budapest. The
show blends dance grooves, meditative moods and
all shades inbetween, juggling keyboards, trumpet,
effects, laptop and a loop station. Get in the groove!
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Ghaf circle society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
 International Day of Persons with Disabilities | 15:00 - 17:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & International Day of Persons with Disabilities,
Planet North and South spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role in the area,
Hybrid event (in-person and highlighting Expo Participant best practices and
and virtual) success stories.
* Subject to change

 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Australia: Universal 15:00 - 17:00 Universal Design is the design of buildings, products
Design Majlis - International Day of Persons Terra Auditorium or environments to make them accessible to all
with Disabilities people, regardless of age, disability or other factors.
This Majlis panel discussion with Q&A focuses on
International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Chile and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Chile Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 International Day of Persons with Disabilities | 18:00 - 20:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
Youth Circle 50 | 71 inclusivity, with a view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)
Festival | The Philippines: GMA Variety Show
Time & Venue

18:00 - 22:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Enjoy this entertaining musical
variety show from Global Media
Arts (GMA), the hugely popular
noontime Philippine television
and radio network, which features
GMA’s best musical and dance
talents, plus world class performers.
 Music | Hungary: Barabás Lörinc Quartet 19:00 - 21:00 Give your ears a treat with a combination of pop and
Dubai Millennium jazz with a sprinkling of electronic flavour. Groovy
Amphitheatre rhythms, impelling bass lines, keyboard and trumpet
mix with Seventies jazzrock, and melt into an exciting
and unique combination of music.
* Subject to change

 International Medical Equipment and Sanitary Full Day This thematic exhibition focuses on medical
Materials Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre equipment and sanitary materials supplies. This is
Saturday, 4 December 2021

 Special Days | UAE Golden Jubilee Celebration Full Day Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirates’
towards the next 50. It will share with every visitor the
joy and pride that Emiratis have for their nation and
their ambitious and inclusive vision for a global future.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Russia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Russian Federation Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
Music | Hungary: Barabás Lörinc Live
Time & Venue

14:00 - 14:30
The Stage
17:00 - 17:30
Earth Stage
20:00 - 20:30
The Stage
Description
This trumpet player and producer
is a pioneer of the improvisational
music scene in Budapest. The show
blends dance grooves, meditative
moods and all shades inbetween,
juggling keyboards, trumpet,
effects, laptop and a loop station.
Get in the groove!
* Subject to change

Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Ghaf circle society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
 Country Business Briefings | Russia 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 World Majlis | Looking Ahead to 2071: The 15:30 - 17:00 A special World Majlis marking the UAE’s Golden
World at the UAE's Centennial Al Wasl Plaza Jubilee brings together futurists and visionaries
Hybrid event (in-person to discuss the most pressing global challenges
and virtual) of the next 50 years in areas such as technology,
environment, trade, and education.
Sunday, 5 December 2021

 International Days | Full Day On International Volunteer Day, Expo will celebrate
International Volunteer Day Site Wide the unsung heroes of communities across the
world. The ethos of volunteerism will be highlighted
alongside values of solidarity, mutual trust, inclusion
and empowerment. Co-curated with the UAE
Ministry of Community Development and UNV
(United Nations Volunteers), the Day will feature
 International Volunteer Day | Specialist Event 10:00 - 13:50 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing
Planet North and South topics under the volunteering theme.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Thailand and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Kingdom of Thailand Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 International Volunteer Day | 15:00 - 16:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event Jubilee Stage International Volunteer Day, spotlighting the UAE’s
Hybrid event (in-person leadership role in the area, and highlighting Expo
and virtual) Participant best practices and success stories.
* Subject to change

Music | United States: The Western Flyers
Time & Venue

17:00 - 18:00
Earth Stage
Description
Texas’s finest Western swing, Vintage
country, Texas fiddle band! Churning
out true blue authentic Texas
flavored music, internationally-
renowned guitar slinger Joey
McKenzie drives the train, fiddle
champion Ridge Roberts astounds,
legendary Telecaster master Redd
Volkaert dazzles, and world- class
upright bassist Matthew Mefford
adds fuel to the fire.
 International Volunteer Day | Youth Circle 18:00 - 20:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
50 | 71 volunteering, with a view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)
Monday, 6 December 2021

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Gabon and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Gabonese Republic Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Gabon 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Music | United States: The Western Flyers 17:00 - 18:00 Texas’s finest Western swing, Vintage country,
Earth Stage Texas fiddle band! Churning out true blue authentic
Texas flavored music, internationally-renowned
guitar slinger Joey McKenzie drives the train, fiddle
champion Ridge Roberts astounds, legendary
Telecaster master Redd Volkaert dazzles, and world-
class upright bassist Matthew Mefford adds fuel to
the fire.

* Subject to change

Tuesday, 7 December 2021
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Costa Rica and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Costa Rica Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Poland 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Country Business Briefings | Costa Rice 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Poland and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Poland Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
the fire.
 World Conference on Creative Economy 2021 Full Day The World Conference on Creative Economy
Dubai Exhibition Centre 2021 will bring together representatives from
governments, policymakers, international
organisations, experts, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
It will serve as a platform for industry players and
stakeholders to exchange ideas, resolve challenges,
discuss new opportunities, and build networks to
support the growth of the global creative economy.
Global Business Forum ASEAN | Day 1
Time & Venue

07:30 - 17:45
Dubai Exhibition Centre Hall 1 South
(Invite Only)
Description
Forum hosted by Expo 2020 and
Dubai Chamber of Commerce
focusing on the economic outlooks
of the UAE and ASEAN region,
with the objective of encouraging
international revenue flows
by addressing challenges and
harnessing opportunities.
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Fiji and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Fiji Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 National Day | Uzbekistan 16:15 Celebrate Uzbekistan and its Pavilion, with dedicated
the fire.
Sixteen Series (Architecture & Design) 18:00 - 18:30 been identified. At every Sixteen Series event there is
19:00 - 19:30 a practical live session of 40-90 minutes, a workshop,
Opportunity Forum lecture demonstration or interactive presentation.
This one focuses on Architecture & Design.
 Country Business Briefings | Uzbekistan The platform will enable countries & organisations

 Global Business Forum ASEAN | Day 2 09:00 - 18:30 Forum hosted by Expo 2020 and Dubai Chamber
Dubai Exhibition Centre of Commerce focusing on the economic outlooks
Hall 1 South of the UAE and ASEAN region, with the objective
Hybrid event (in-person of encouraging international revenue flows by
and virtual) addressing challenges and harnessing opportunities.
(Invite Only)
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Honduras and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Honduras Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Palau and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Palau Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Honduras 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
* Subject to change

Dance | United States:
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater
Time & Venue

15:00 - 16:00
17:00 - 18:00
Jubilee Stage
18:00 - 19:00
Earth Stage
Description
A rare chance to see a ballet
company from the USA! The
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre
was started in 1998. Since then, it’s
been recognised as an outstanding
performing (and training) company
performing entertaining, original
ballets around the world.
 World Conference on Full Day The World Conference on Creative Economy

Creative Economy 2021 Dubai Exhibition Centre 2021 will bring together representatives from
governments, policymakers, international
organisations, experts, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
It will serve as a platform for industry players and
stakeholders to exchange ideas, resolve challenges,
discuss new opportunities, and build networks to
support the growth of the global creative economy.
Fatma Alsaadi
Fatma.alsaadi@mcy.gov.ae
* Subject to change

 International Day | Full Day Human Rights Day at Expo 2020 Dubai will convene
Human Rights Day Site Wide experts, thought leaders, youth, policymakers,
innovators and changemakers to discuss best
practices and success stories in taking a rights-
based approach to the Sustainable Development
Goals. Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation, the Day will
feature three event types: Specialist, People-facing
Flagship and Youth Circle (see separate listings).
 Human Rights Day | Specialist Event 10:00 - 13:30 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing
Terra Auditorium together Expo’s Partner ecosystem to discuss key
Hybrid event (in-person topics under the human rights theme.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 Dignified Storytelling Forum 10:00 - 18:00 High-level forum convening stakeholders, partners,
Dubai Exhibition Centre policymakers, and practitioners within the field of
Hall 1A North storytelling to discuss the importance of dignified
Hybrid event (in-person storytelling in policy and practice, and its impact on
and virtual) individuals, organisations, and countries. The Forum
presents an opportunity to affirm the Dignified
Storytelling Principles, committing to them at all
levels through the Dignified Storytelling Pledge.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate San Marino and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of San Marino Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Street Theatre | Hungary: Hungarian

Artisans and Circus Artists (Christmas)
Time & Venue

11:00 - 18:00
Al Forsan Park
Description
Try your hand at something
completely different! Get stuck
in at our Hungarian artisan and
handicraft workshop, where all the
secrets of basket weaving, corn doll
making, felting, and gingerbread
painting will be revealed!
 Dance | United States: 15:30 - 16:30 A rare chance to see a ballet company from the USA!
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater 17:30 - 18:30 The Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre was started
Jubilee Stage in 1998. Since then, it’s been recognised as an
18:00 - 19:00 outstanding performing (and training) company
Earth Stage performing entertaining, original ballets around
the world.
 Human Rights Day | 15:00 - 17:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event Terra Auditorium Human Rights Day, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership
Hybrid event (in-person role in the area, and highlighting Expo Participant
and virtual) best practices and success stories.
* Subject to change

 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Iraq and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Iraq Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Human Rights Day | Youth Circle 18:00 - 20:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
50 | 71 human rights, with a view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)

 National Day | Japan 10:15 Celebrate Japan and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Best Practice Area Programming | 15:00 - 16:00 Spotlighting development solutions that have
Development Solutions for Stronger BPA Speaker’s Corner delivered improved outcomes for education and
Education and Human Capital (Opportunity Pavilion) human capital development.
Mascot Film
Time & Venue

17:00 - 17:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
Enjoy your favourite episode of
Rashid and Latifa’s adventures.
Grab a seat and have a bite as
you sit back and watch the story
unfold on the big screen. This is the
perfect family fun event. Watch out
for some surprise guests too!
* Subject to change

 Dance | United States: 19:00 - 20:00 A rare chance to see a ballet company from the
Rocky Moutain Ballet Theatre Sun Stage USA! The Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre was
started in 1998. Since then, it’s been recognised
as an outstanding performing (and training)
company performing entertaining, original
ballets around the world.
Everyday
Earth Plaza Expo2020 Dubai, you can experience a captivating
Sun Plaza
blending the culture of the UAE with other cultures
* Subject to change

WEEK 11 KNOWLEDGE &
LEARNING WEEK
How do we harness and challenge our knowledge
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
12 - 18 December 2021 today to prepare for the future?

 International Day | International Universal Full Day As one of the first major international meetings
Health Coverage Day Site Wide organised during the COVID-19 pandemic, Expo
2020 has dedicated a full day to celebrate key
milestones in the journey towards universal health
coverage. Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of
Health and Prevention and WHO (the World Health
Organization), the Day will feature three event types:
Specialist, People-facing Flagship and Youth Circle
(see separate listings).
Time & Venue

RewirEd Summit (Flagship Event) 09:00 - 18:00
Hall 1A North
Hall 1B North
Hall 1C North
(Invite Only)
Description
Global summit focusing on three
key pressing areas in Education:
Youth, Skills and the Future of
Work; Innovation in Education; and
Education Financing. It will convene
education stakeholders including
educationalists and front-liners,
policymakers, youth, the private
sector, international organisations,
and foundations, among others.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Equatorial Guinea and its Pavilion, with
Republic of Equatorial Guinea Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Nauru and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Nauru Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Equatorial Guinea Business Connect Centre to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
 International Universal Health Coverage Day | 10:00 - 13:00 Join “Walk the Talk” to elevate the call for action to
People-facing Flagship Event Sports, Fitness and increase the global step count towards “3 billion steps
Wellbeing Hub to health”. One hundred healthcare workers, plus event
speakers, will walk on a designated path of 5km around
the Expo site to advocate for increased physical activity.
 International Universal Health Coverage Day | 13:00 - 15:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
Youth Circle 50 | 71 universal health coverage, with a view to informing policy.
 International Universal Health Coverage Day | 15:00 - 18:00 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing
Planet North and South topics under the universal health coverage theme.
and virtual)
* Subject to change

 World Majlis | The Science of Everything: 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Science Versus Disinformation in the Terra Auditorium discuss whether making scientific understanding more
Digital Realm Hybrid event (in-person accessible to everyone, so they can discern facts from
and virtual) disinformation, can help our planet and our wellbeing.
 Music | United States: 16:30 - 18:00 Check out this eclectic and magnetic New Orleans
Tank and the Bagas Dubai Millennium band. It’s a hip-hop/soul/everything outfit that’s
Amphitheatre a real genre-buster with their boundless creativity,
generous groove and unique spoken-word-meets-
scat soulful vocals. It’s led by Tank herself.
 Dance | United States: 18:00 - 19:00 A rare chance to see a ballet company from the USA!
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre 20:00 - 21:00 The Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre was started in 1998.
Jubilee Stage Since then, it’s been recognised as an outstanding
performing (and training) company performing
entertaining, original ballets around the world.
 International Day | International Universal Full Day As one of the first major international meetings
Health Coverage Day Site Wide organised during the COVID-19 pandemic, Expo 2020
has dedicated a full day to celebrate key milestones
in the journey towards universal health coverage. Co-
curated with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention
and WHO (the World Health Organization), the Day
will feature three event types: Specialist, People-facing
Flagship and Youth Circle (see separate listings).
 World Chess Championship 2021 Full Day The final match of the World Chess Championship 2021
Dubai Exhibition Centre will be played between reigning world champion
Magnus Carlsen and challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi
to determine the World Chess Champion. It will be held
under the auspices of FIDE, the World Chess Federation.

 RewirEd Summit (Flagship event) 09:00 - 18:00 Global summit focusing on three key pressing areas
Dubai Exhibition Centre in Education: Youth, Skills and the Future of Work;
Hall 1A North Innovation in Education; and Education Financing.
Hall 1B North It will convene education stakeholders including
Hall 1C North educationalists and front-liners, policymakers, youth,
(Invite Only) the private sector, international organisations, and
foundations, among others.
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Malaysia: Future 10:00 - 12:00 Take part in this enlightening knowledge-sharing
Education World Simulation 14:00 - 16:00 session on basic and higher education for Malaysian
Terra Auditorium students.
 Local Customs, Global Responsibility | 10:00 - 18:00 Event that considers the care and attention given
Listening Pause Spain and Morocco to nature and the environment by local systems of
Pavilions knowledge, and asks how intangible cultural heritage
(Invite Only) can contribute to the preservation of our planet.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate the Central African Republic and its
Central African Republic Al Wasl Plaza Pavilion, with dedicated programmes and celebrate
its unique culture & talent.
 Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women’s 15:00 - 16:30 In this session that seeks to identify and tackle gender
World Majlis: 132 Million Girls: Tackling Gender Women’s Pavilion barriers in education, thought-leaders, visionaries and
Disparities in Access to Education Hybrid event (in-person changemakers discuss how we ensure that the 132
and virtual) million girls worldwide who are not in school can gain
access to gender-inclusive education.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Innovative Ways to 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion exploring new ways for people
Finance Education The Hub, The Good Place to secure funding for education at all levels, using
Hybrid event (in-person technology to connect and bring trust through
and virtual) transparency.
* Subject to change

 Honour Day | ASEAN 16:15 Celebrate the ASEAN and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Al Wasl Plaza programmes.
 Dance | United States: United States: 16:30 - 18:00 Check out this eclectic and magnetic New Orleans
Tank and the Bangas 19:30 - 21:00 band. It’s a hip-hop/soul/everything outfit that’s
Dubai Millennium a real genre-buster with their boundless creativity,
Amphitheatre generous groove and unique spoken-word-meets-
Music | Israel: Time & Venue

21:30 - 23:30
Infected Mushroom Jubilee Stage
Live Show
Description
Get down to an electronic music show
performed by Infected Mushroom,
an Israeli musical duo and one of the
best-selling groups in Israeli music history.
Experience psytrance, electronica, dream
trance and psychedelic music at a frantic
pace. by Tank herself.
 Country Business Briefings | Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Central African Republic to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
 World Chess Championship 2021 Full Day The final match of the World Chess Championship 2021
Dubai Exhibition Centre will be played between reigning world champion
Magnus Carlsen and challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi
to determine the World Chess Champion. It will be held
under the auspices of FIDE, the World Chess Federation.

 RewirEd Summit (Flagship Event) 09:00 - 18:00 Global summit focusing on three key pressing areas
Dubai Exhibition Centre in Education: Youth, Skills and the Future of Work;
Hall 1A North Innovation in Education; and Education Financing.
Hall 1B North It will convene education stakeholders including
Hall 1C North educationalists and front-liners, policymakers, youth,
(Invite Only) the private sector, international organisations, and
foundations, among others.
 Knowledge & Learning Business Forum 10:00 - 19:25 Highlighting business opportunities, cutting-edge
Hybrid event (in-person technologies and progress achieved by the UAE,
and virtual) participating countries and Expo partners relevant to
Knowledge & Learning.
 National Day | Kyrgyz Republic 10:15 Celebrate Kyrgyz and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Dignified Storytelling | Education and 15:00 - 17:15 Take part in an event that aims to foster a common
Knowledge Transfer The Nexus for People & understanding of how storytelling about education
Planet North and learning as a means of knowledge transfer can
Hybrid event (in-person celebrate the voice, integrity, and dignity of people
and virtual) and communities.
* Subject to change

 Expo Live Impact Series | Helping Schools 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion spotlighting innovative
Make Learning Fun and Meaningful The Hub, The Good Place technological solutions for harnessing and boosting
Hybrid event (in-person children’s eagerness to learn.
and virtual)
 World Majlis | Equipping Youth to Thrive: 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Rethinking Education for a Changing World Terra Auditorium discuss how we can provide an education system
Hybrid event (in-person that better equips children for the Fourth Industrial
and virtual) Revolution world.
Dance | United States:

Tank and the Bangas
Time & Venue
16:30 - 18:00
19:30 - 21:00
Description
Check out this eclectic and
magnetic New Orleans band. It’s
a hip-hop/soul/everything outfit
that’s a real genre-buster with
their boundless creativity, generous
groove and unique spoken-word-
meets-scat soulful vocals. It’s led
by Tank herself.

agenda on knowledge, education and culture, and to
mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebration.

 SDG | Bringing Knowledge and Learning to the 10:00 - 19:00 Following the RewirEd Summit at Expo 2020
World (Flagship) The Nexus for People & Dubai, this event will spotlight the challenges and
Planet opportunities of quality education in emergency
Hybrid event (in-person contexts by inviting a diverse audience to participate in
and virtual) an experiential journey that mirrors the various stages
of education, from early childhood to young adulthood.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Sweden and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Kingdom of Sweden Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Development Solutions for Stronger The Nexus for People & delivered improved outcomes for education and
Education and Human Capital Planet human capital development.
15:00 - 16:00
* Subject to change

Expo Live Impact Series |
Time & Venue
How to Help Young People Find their Path 16:00 - 16:45
The Hub, The Good Place
Description
Panel discussion addressing key
challenges that students face
in making career choices, and
how to solve the great mismatch
between the search for jobs and a
purposeful career.
 Dance | United States: 16:30 - 18:00 Check out this eclectic and magnetic New Orleans
Tank and the Bangas 19:30 - 21:00 band. It’s a hip-hop/soul/everything outfit that’s
Dubai Millennium a real genre-buster with their boundless creativity,
Amphitheatre generous groove and unique spoken-word-meets-
 Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 18:45 Casual gathering bringing together Expo Live Global
The Hub, The Good Place Innovators and members from the greater start-up
(Invite Only) and social impact ecosystem in the region.

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Bangladesh and its Pavilion, with
People’s Republic of Bangladesh Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion highlighting alternative ways to
Bridging the Unemployment Gap The Hub, The Good Place help people develop the skills required to land
Hybrid event (in-person meaningful work.
and virtual)
Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women in

Arabia/ Islam: Pioneers of Education
Time & Venue
16:00 - 18:00
Women’s Pavilion
Description
Stories and accounts of the
catalytic role played throughout
history by women from the Arab
and Islamic world in promoting
knowledge and learning.
* Subject to change

 World Majlis | The Winning Match 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Spain Pavilion discuss how incorporating game thinking can
Hybrid event (in-person advance educational outcomes and help build skills
and virtual) such as critical thinking and emotional intelligence.
Music | Tribal Beats
Time & Venue

16:00 - 01:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Representing and celebrating
communities from Mali to
Mauritania, China to South Africa
and many more. Tribal Beats
festival will be a giant cultural
celebration of many forms of
authentic, ethnic, world music and
dance from across the globe.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Knowledge is 17:30 - 18:15 Panel discussion on how technology can break
Everywhere The Hub, The Good Place barriers and make knowledge universal and
Hybrid event (in-person accessible for all, while touching on last-mile
and online) education.
* Subject to change

 Music | Kazakhstan: 20:00 - 22:00 Celebrate the Independence Day of Kazakhstan

The Independence Day Dubai Millennium with this star line-up: Folklore group Otyrar Sazy,
Amphitheatre the group iFly, violinist Zhamilya Serkebayeva, vocal
quartet Il Canto and Daniyar Baizhumanov with Gauhar
Zhumagulova, both part of the Otyrar Sazy group.
 Spotlights on Africa | Youth Conference Full Day Two-day event held under the auspices and
The Nexus for People & leadership of the AUC Chairperson. It will focus on
Planet North the ”1 Million by 2021” Initiative, which provides
Hybrid event (in-person direct opportunities for African youth in education,
and virtual) employment, entrepreneurship, engagement and
health and wellbeing.
 Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Science and Full Day This forum focuses on science and technology
Technology Exchange and Development Dubai Exhibition Centre development. It aims to strengthen relations
Forum Hybrid event (in-person between Chinese and Arab entrepreneurs by
and virtual) creating a networking platform for idea exchange
and business collaborations.
 Country Business Briefings | Bangladesh Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 Spotlights on Africa | Youth Conference 10:00 - 18:00 Two-day event held under the auspices and
The Nexus for People & leadership of the AUC Chairperson. It will focus on
Planet North the “1 Million by 2021” Initiative, which provides
Hybrid event (in-person direct opportunities for African youth in education,
and virtual) employment, entrepreneurship, engagement and
health and wellbeing.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Bhutan and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Kingdom of Bhutan Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Music | Tribal Beats 14:00 - 21:00 Representing and celebrating communities from
Jubilee Stage Mali to Mauritania, China to South Africa and many
more. Tribal Beats festival will be a giant cultural
celebration of many forms of authentic, ethnic, world
music and dance from across the globe.
 Country Business Briefings | Mali 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Mali and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Mali Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Music | United States: King Khazam 16:30 - 17:30 King Khazam has been a formative force in the
Sun Stage Seattle hip hop scene for years as a multifaceted
artist and community organizer who advocates for
community empowerment though hip hop.
* Subject to change

 Music | Hungary: MESHI - Guessous Majda 16:30 - 18:30 Enjoy this multi-talented, multi-lingual singer.
Mária: The Bridge Dubai Millennium Internationally acclaimed Guessous Majda Mária
Amphitheatre (Meshi) is an award-winning Hungarian-Moroccan
singer. She sings Hungarian, Moroccan, Indian folk,
Pakistani, Turkish, and Kurd. Gypsy tunes also feature.
 Music | Spain: Aulos Quintet 19:00 - 19:30 Enjoy a genteel recital of classical music - with a
Earth Stage difference. This quintet, composed of five members
of the Spanish National Orchestra, present a recital
that musically portrays Spanish culture, with an
emphasis on how Arab culture has influenced it.
 Music | Mali: La Nuit du Mali 19:00 - 21:30 Here’s a night to remember. A concert with a line-up of
Jubilee Stage Mali’s most famous contemporary singers, performers
and musicians with traditional instruments. There are
8 performers and 4 Grammy award-winners, including
the Malian legend, Oumou Sangaré.
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Saudi Arabia: 20:00 - 22:00 A curated music and poetry night from this gathering
Poetry Series Dubai Millennium of world renowned and emerging poets from the
Amphitheatre KSA, the Gulf and the wider Arabic-speaking world,
performing together in a 2 hour poetry slam mixed up
with music from the KSA House band.
Cinema / Film | Bhutan:

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Time & Venue
22:00 - 23:50
Jubilee Stage
Description
You’ll love this charming film that
follows the journey of a teacher,
Ugyen, who is sent to Lunana in
northern Bhutan for his final year of
training. The high altitude and the
lack of amenities make life difficult
for him. A multi-award winning film.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefings | Mali Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Science Full Day This forum focuses on science and technology
and Technology Exchange and Dubai Exhibition Centre development. It aims to strengthen relations
Development Forum between Chinese and Arab entrepreneurs by
creating a networking platform for idea exchange
and business collaborations.
 Expo Live Impact Series | How to Make 16.00 - 16.45 Panel discussion focusing on the power of deep
Learning a Meaningful Experience The Hub, The Good Place learning experiences, from stories to theatre, and
Hybrid event (in-person how they transcend academic learning into growing
and virtual) and being.

 International Days | Full Day World Arabic Language Day will celebrate the
World Arabic Language Day Site Wide beauty and value of Arabic, to preserve Arabic
language heritage and boost the use of Arabic on
global political, economic and cultural platforms.
Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Culture and
Youth, and the League of Arab States, the Day will
be anchored by a People-facing Flagship event (see
separate listing).
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Niger and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Niger Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Bhutan 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 World Arabic Language Day | 10:30 - 15:00 Public event to raise awareness of and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event Terra Auditorium World Arabic Language Day.
and virtual)
 Cultures in Conversation | 12:00 - 16:00 Take part in “The Everywhere Classroom”, an

The Everywhere Classroom The Nexus for People & immersive multi-experience performance centered
Planet around learning via play. Add to the “story”, change
its outcomes, and leave with your own unique story
of the experience.
 Music | Tribal Beats 14:00 - 23:30 Representing and celebrating communities from
Jubilee Stage Mali to Mauritania, China to South Africa and many
more. Tribal Beats festival will be a giant cultural
celebration of many forms of authentic, ethnic, world
music and dance from across the globe.
 Country Business Briefings | Niger 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
* Subject to change

 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Bosnia and Herzegovina and its Pavilion,
Bosnia and Herzegovina Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
 Music | United States: King Khazam 17:00 - 18:00 King Khazam has been a formative force in the
Earth Stage Seattle hip hop scene for years as a multifaceted
artist and community organizer who advocates for
community empowerment though hip hop.
 Entertainment | Arabic Language Day 19:00 - 21:00 Come along for the ride as we celebrate the roots
Dubai Millennium of a language cherished by 422 million people
Amphitheatre the world over! From classic to dialectic, from oral
expression to poetic calligraphy, the Arabic language
has given rise to a fascinating aesthetic literature,
music, philosophy, even architecture. The 18th of
December will be an agile journey through the
intricacies and layers of the Arabic language that
darts seamlessly between past and present; the
heritage and the now. Traditional storytellers, nursery
rhymes, proverbs, and songs, are peppered with pops
of contemporary poems and spoken word. Where
poets young and old alike will weave their words in
and out like a Sadu tapestry – a story for the ages!
Theatre | Sri Lanka:

Fashion Show Time & Venue
21:00 - 21:30
22:00 - 22:30
Earth Stage
Description
Be dazzled by the vibrancy of
Sri Lankan fashion in this
celebration of its style. It’s world
famous for its Batik designs,
handcrafted on handlooms and
using wax and natural colour dyes.
Now, with the focus on sustainable
fashion, the future is bright.
* Subject to change

Everyday
16:00 -16:30 and festivals throughout the country. As a visitor to
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

WEEK 12
19 - 25 December 2021

 Workshop | SAP Academic Community 10:00 - 15:00 The SAP Academic Community Conference 2021
Conference MENA 2021 – 2nd edition Terra Auditorium (MENA) allows faculty members from the MENA
region to connect and network, meet our Senior
Leadership, learn about the latest from SAP and
participate in high-level thought leadership talks.
 National Day | State of Qatar 10:15 Celebrate Qatar and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Arab Language Summit
Time & Venue

Full Day
Description
The UAE’s Ministry of Culture
and Youth will host the Arabic
Language Summit, which will invite
VIPs, experts and academics to
discuss important topics through
a series of panel discussions and
workshops. For more information,
please contact
Hamda Al Hammadi
hhalhammadi@mcy.gov.ae
 International Lifestyle and Fashion Full Day The exhibition will provide a unique platform for the
Accessories Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre industry to showcase trend setting lifestyle and
fashion accessories including bags, suitcases, shoes,
hats and garments.
 Al Burda Festival Full Day The Ministry of Culture and Youth will be launching
Dubai Exhibition Centre the second edition of Al Burda Festival which will see
a dynamic programme of talks, workshops and
exhibitions on Islamic arts and culture. The festival
will also host the 16th Al Burda Award Ceremony.
* Subject to change

Special Events | Christmas

Time & Venue
Full Day
Site Wide
Description
The magic of Christmas will come
to life from 20th - 28th December
at Expo 2020. Blending traditional
celebrations with a modern twist,
visitors will experience a true festive
environment. Al Wasl Plaza will
be turned into a magical Winter
Wonderland space with stunning
Christmas decor, festive projection
content and a unqiue Christmas show
each evening. Throughout the districts
visitors can enjoy live performances,
Christmas carols and festive surprises.
 International Day | Full Day International Human Solidarity Day will seek to
International Human Solidarity Day Site Wide deliver hope and inspire solidarity, while also
acknowledging the UAE’s role in cooperating with
the global community on future challenges such as
climate change and inequality. Co-curated with the
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation, and the United Nations Development
Programme, the Day will feature three event types:
 International Human Solidarity Day | 10:00 - 13:30 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing
Planet North and South topics under the human solidarity theme.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 National Day | 10:15 Honour the Leagues of Arab States and its Pavilion,
League of Arab States Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes.
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Australia: 14:00 - 16:00 Bachar Houli is an Australian Football League
International Day of Solidarity: Terra Auditorium Multicultural Ambassador, community leader and
Sport for the SDG the first devout Muslim to play in the AFL. Hear his
views on interculturalism, sport & social inclusion,
leadership and community education for human
solidarity.
 International Human Solidarity Day | 14:00 - 17:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & International Human Solidarity Day, spotlighting the
Planet North and South UAE’s leadership role in the area, and highlighting
Hybrid event (in-person Expo Participant best practices and success stories.
and virtual)
 International Human Solidarity Day | 18:00 - 20:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
Youth Circle 50 | 71 human solidarity, with a view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)
* Subject to change

 Arab Language Summit Full Day The UAE’s Ministry of Culture and Youth will host the
Dubai Exhibition Centre Arabic Language Summit, which will invite VIPs, experts
and academics to discuss important topics through a
series of panel discussions and workshops. For more
information, please contact:
Hamda Al Hammadi
hhalhammadi@mcy.gov.ae
 International Lifestyle and Fashion Full Day The exhibition will provide a unique platform for
Accessories Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre the industry to showcase trend setting lifestyle and
fashion accessories including bags, suitcases, shoes,
hats and garments.
 Al Burda Festival Full Day The Ministry of Culture and Youth will be launching
Dubai Exhibition Centre the second edition of Al Burda Festival which will
see a dynamic programme of talks, workshops and
exhibitions on Islamic arts and culture. The festival
will also host the 16th Al Burda Award Ceremony.

 Special Events | Christmas Full Day The magic of Christmas will come to life from
Site Wide 20th - 28th December at Expo 2020. Blending
traditional celebrations with a modern twist,
visitors will experience a true festive environment.
Al Wasl Plaza will be turned into a magical Winter
Wonderland space with stunning Christmas decor,
festive projection content and a unqiue Christmas
show each evening. Throughout the districts visitors
can enjoy live performances, Christmas carols and
festive surprises.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Tongo and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Togo Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | L’Oreal Paris the 15:00 - 18:30 Inviting International celebrities for an interactive
Stand Up Movement Dubai Millennium session with the presence of Hollaback – this will
Amphitheatre include a discussion between the celebrity and
the trainer, sharing more on personal experiences,
interacting with the audiences and spreading
awareness.
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate the Solomon Islands and its Pavilion, with
Solomon Islands Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
 Al Burda Festival Full Day The Ministry of Culture and Youth will be
Dubai Exhibition Centre launching the second edition of Al Burda Festival
which will see a dynamic programme of talks,
workshops and exhibitions on Islamic arts and
culture. The festival will also host the 16th Al
Burda Award Ceremony.

 Special Events | Christmas Full Day The magic of Christmas will come to life from
Site Wide 20th - 28th December at Expo 2020. Blending
traditional celebrations with a modern twist,
visitors will experience a true festive environment.
show each evening. Throughout the districts
visitors can enjoy live performances, Christmas
carols and festive surprises.
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Tajikistan and its Pavilion, with

Republic of Tajikistan Al Wasl Plaza dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
Sixteen Series (Visual Arts) 18:00 - 18:30 been outlined as focus. In honour of this, Sixteen
19:00 - 19:30 Series spans 16 weeks, dedicating a an evening per
Opportunity Forum week to a collection of TED-style talks from Saudi
leaders and collaborators within that cultural spa.
Music | Israel:
The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West
Time & Venue

20:00 - 22:00
Description
Enjoy a fusion of the Middle East,
Andalusia and Maghreb. The
musicians in this orchestra are
from 3 cultural and religious
orders, playing Arab instruments,
graduates of music academies
of the former USSR and
Israeli musicians of the young
generation.

 Special Events | Christmas Full Day The magic of Christmas will come to life from 20th
Site Wide - 28th December at Expo 2020. Blending traditional
celebrations with a modern twist, visitors will
experience a true festive environment. Al Wasl Plaza
will be turned into a magical Winter Wonderland
space with stunning Christmas decor, festive projection
content and a unqiue Christmas show each evening.
Throughout the districts visitors can enjoy live
performances, Christmas carols and festive surprises.
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Congo and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Democratic Republic of the Congo Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Denmark 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Music | Israel: 20:00 - 22:00 Enjoy a fusion of the Middle East, Andalusia and
The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West Dubai Millennium Maghreb. The musicians in this orchestra are
Amphitheatre from 3 cultural and religious orders, playing Arab
instruments, graduates of music academies of the
former USSR and Israeli musicians of the young
generation.
Time & Venue

22:30 - 1:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
encounters created by local
and international artists, who
are breaking barriers between
through mashups and orginal artist
collaborations.
* Subject to change

experience a true festive environment.
festive surprises.
Expo2020 Dubai, you can experience a captivating
Children’s Entertainment | Sri Lanka: Time & Venue

Book Reading Under the Stars 18:00 - 18:30
The Campfire
Description
A book reading with a difference
and a wonderful opportunity for
schoolchildren aged 7- 10 to connect
with and embrace the legends of
Sri Lankan folklore. Pupils from
international embassy schools will be
invited to participate in this intimate
gathering
 International Hardware and Hardware Full Day This thematic exhibition will highlight international
Technology and Equipment Show Dubai Exhibition Centre hardware and hardware technologies. It is a
platform for professionals to identify industry trends
and explore new products.
* Subject to change

Creative Arts Exhibition of Chinese Culture
Time & Venue

Full Day
Description
Chinese Creative Art Exhibition
will showcase traditional Chinese
cultural, modern arts and products
as well as providing a platform for
business collaboration.

festive surprises.
MyButterfly Kites Flying Al Forsan Park engage the community-particularly the youth. It will
participants. So come on down, the sky’s the limit!
* Subject to change

Music | Spain: Piacere dei Traversi
Time & Venue

18:30 - 19:00
Earth Stage
Description
Delight in a truly masterful
performance by this world-
renowned, multi-award winning
all-women early music ensemble
from Spain. They play one of
the most refined, and now rarely
heard, musicg combinations; the
Renaissance traverse flute consort.
 Creative Arts Exhibition of Chinese Culture Full Day Chinese Creative Art Exhibition will showcase
Dubai Exhibition Centre traditional Chinese cultural, modern arts and
products as well as providing a platform for business
collaboration.
* Subject to change

Everyday
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

WEEK 13
26 - 31 December 2021

festive surprises.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Morocco and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Kingdom of Morocco Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
Dance | Morocco:
National Day
Giant Karakize Time & Venue
Performance 11:30 - 12:00
2020 Plaza
Sun Plaza
17:00 - 17:30
2020 Plaza
Sun Plaza
Description
Revel in a spectacle of giant
marionettes, representing
characters from Moroccan memory
in music and dance, bringing joy
to the plazas with vibrant colours.
Enjoy the interaction with visitors,
and dancing to the sound of
accompanying percussionists.
 Music | Spain: Piacere dei Traversi 18:30 - 19:30 Delight in a truly masterful performance by this
Terra Auditorium world-renowned, multi-award winning all-women
early music ensemble from Spain. They play one
of the most refined, and now rarely heard, musicg
combinations; the Renaissance traverse flute consort.
 Creative Arts Exhibition of Chinese Culture Full Day Chinese Creative Art Exhibition will showcase
Dubai Exhibition Centre traditional Chinese cultural, modern arts and
products as well as providing a platform for business
collaboration.
* Subject to change

celebrations with a modern twist, visitors will experience
a true festive environment. Al Wasl Plaza will be turned
into a magical Winter Wonderland space with stunning
Christmas decor, festive projection content and a
unqiue Christmas show each evening. Throughout the
districts visitors can enjoy live performances, Christmas
 Country Business Briefings | Morocco 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Creative Arts Exhibition of Chinese Culture Full Day Chinese Creative Art Exhibition will showcase traditional
Dubai Exhibition Centre Chinese cultural, modern arts and products as well as
providing a platform for business collaboration.

celebrations with a modern twist, visitors will experience
a true festive environment. Al Wasl Plaza will be turned
into a magical Winter Wonderland space with stunning
Christmas decor, festive projection content and a
unqiue Christmas show each evening. Throughout the
districts visitors can enjoy live performances, Christmas
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Kiribati and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Republic of Kiribati Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.

 National Day | Georgia 10:15 Celebrate Georgia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
International Tea, Ceramics and Time & Venue

Full Day
Jewelry Exhibition
Description
This thematic exhibition will
showcase products of tea,
ceramics and jewelries from all
over the world. Under the Expo 2020
theme “Connecting Minds, Creating
the Future”, it is a platform for idea
exchange and business collaboration.
bjylhjt@163.com
* Subject to change

 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Vietnam and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Socialist Republic of Vietnam Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Vietnam 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Music | Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Variety Show
Time & Venue

19:30 - 21:30

Description
Bring the family to a show with
an eclectic mix of comedy,
music, spoken word, prizes,
quizzes, sketches and audience
participation. This fun, interactive,
and hugely enjoyable event features
some of the best talent and biggest
names in the Middle East.
* Subject to change

 International Tea, Ceramics and Jewelry Full Day This thematic exhibition will showcase products
Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre of tea, ceramics and jewelries from all over the
world. Under the Expo 2020 theme “Connecting
Minds, Creating the Future”, it is a platform for idea
exchange and business collaboration. For more
information, please contact Wan Guosheng or
Feng Yuting
bjylhjt@163.com
 The International Innovation Show Full Day The International Innovation Show will lead you
Dubai Exhibition Centre to a wonderland jointly built by unprecedented
innovative brands with great creative cultural
products. Modern artists and institutions will be
invited for the show to discuss the ways of art
expressions. For more information, please contact:
Rui Charis Sun
charissun@ccps.com.cn

 Special Events | New Year’s Eve @ Expo Evening Imagine ushering in the New Year with the festive
Site Wide spirit of more than 190 other countries in one night.
Expo 2020 will take visitors on a musical journey
around the globe as we celebrate this joyous
moment with the world. As the clock ticks down to
midnight in Dubai, Expo 2020 will connect in a single
universal celebration filled with lights, live music,
dance, projections and a stunning fireworks display
as we usher in the year 2022.
 Theatre | Saudi Arabia Family Show 16:00 - 16:30 Let your family experience the fun and excitement
* Subject to change

Music | Morocco: Time & Venue
Maroctronic: 22:00 - 23:30
The Artistic Project
of Mehdi Nassouli
Description
& Mr ID This promises to be a truly electric
evening. Mehdi Nassouli and
Abderrahman Elhafid (Mr ID)
combine to present Maroctronic,
a powerful fusion of traditional
and electro music which is
choreographed with video imagery
synonymous with Moroccan culture.
 International Tea, Ceramics and Full Day This thematic exhibition will showcase products
Jewelry Exhibition Dubai Exhibition Centre of tea, ceramics and jewelries from all over the
world. Under the Expo 2020 theme “Connecting
Minds, Creating the Future”, it is a platform for idea
exchange and business collaboration. For more
information, please contact Wan Guosheng or
Feng Yuting
bjylhjt@163.com
 The International Innovation Show Full Day The International Innovation Show will lead you
Dubai Exhibition Centre to a wonderland jointly built by unprecedented
innovative brands with great creative cultural
products. Modern artists and institutions will be
invited for the show to discuss the ways of art
expressions. For more information, please contact:
Rui Charis Sun
charissun@ccps.com.cn
Everyday
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

JANUARY
2022
Weeks 14 - 17
WEEK 14
1 - 8 January 2022

Saturday, 1 January 2022
 National Day | Yemen 10:15 Celebrate Yemen and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Time & Venue

Dance | Morocco: 14:00 - 14:30
Weekend Moroccan Popular Event Wadi Circle
Description
Music and dance are at the heart of
the culture and society of Morocco,
performed at weddings, parties and
festivals throughout the country.
As a visitor to Expo 2020 Dubai,
you can experience a captivating
display of fascinating styles of
Moroccan dance.
 Music | Hungary: Group’n’Swing 2022 19:00 - 21:00 Get in the swing with one of Hungary’s favourites!
Jubilee Stage This 10 piece-band is a treat for lovers of soul,
pop, twist, rockabilly and swing, with outstanding
choreography added to the mix. They’ve represented
Hungary in the Eurovision Song contest many times.
 Music | Yemen National Day Celebration 20:00 - 22:00 Join in the celebrations with this scintillating
Dubai Millennium performance of Yemeni music and dance. The
Amphitheatre performance will feature four singers including
Hussain Moheb, one of Yemen’s biggest selling
artists, plus 10 musicians and traditional Yemeni
folkloric dancers.
* Subject to change

Sunday, 2 January 2022
 National Day | Nepal 10:15 Celebrate Nepal and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
Music | Hungary: Group’n’Swing 2022
Time & Venue

11:30 - 12:00
15:30 - 16:00
18:00 - 18:30
Sea Stage
Description
Get in the swing with one of
Hungary’s favourites! This 10
piece-band is a treat for lovers
of soul, pop, twist, rockabilly
and swing, with outstanding
choreography added to the mix.
They’ve represented Hungary in
the Eurovision Song contest many
times.
 Country Business Briefings | Sri Lanka 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Music | United States: Maya Azucena 15:00 - 15:30 This critically acclaimed artist fuses indie-pop and
17:00 - 17:30 classic soul to really move you. She’s cut 3 albums,
20:00 - 21:30 digital singles and many more as both writer and
Jubilee Stage performer. She’s featured with Stephen Marley,
earning a Grammy for Best Reggae Album of the Year.
 Children’s Entertainment | Iran: 16:30 - 17:00 A story telling session of an Iranian folk story with
Storytelling and Puppet Show 18:30 - 19:00 historical puppet show.
20:00 - 20:30
The Bowl
Monday, 3 January 2022

 National Day | Sri Lanka 10:15 Celebrate Sri Lanka and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefings | Sri Lanka 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
* Subject to change

Tuesday, 4 January 2022
 National Day | Tunisia 10:15 Celebrate Tunisia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Music | United States: Time & Venue

Maya Azucena 15:00 - 15:30
17:00 - 17:30
20:00 - 21:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
This critically acclaimed artist
fuses indie-pop and classic soul
to really move you. She’s cut 3
albums, digital singles and many
more as both writer and performer.
She’s featured with Stephen Marley,
earning a Grammy for Best Reggae
Album of the Year.
 Music | Hungary: Loop Doctors 19:00 - 22:00 Just what the doctor ordered! A tonic of
Dubai Millennium contemporary Jazz from New York City and
Amphitheatre Budapest. With Aron Romhanyi on the keyboards
and Peter Szendofi on the drums, Loop Doctors play
a medley of styles: jazz, drum 'n' bass, jungle, hip-hop
and rap.
Wednesday, 5 January 2022

 Conference | Russia: Russia Art 10:00 - 17:00 A conference that brings together a broad audience
Dubai Exhibition Centre of contemporary Russian artists and representatives
Hall 2A South of the Russian modern art scene, who will be able
to share their views and opinions regarding the
dynamic and thriving art scene in Russia today.
 National Day | Sudan 10:15 Celebrate Sudan and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Music | Hungary: Loop Doctors

Time & Venue
11:30 - 12:00
15:30 - 16:00
18:00 - 18:30
Sea Stage
Description
Just what the doctor ordered! A
tonic of contemporary Jazz from
New York City and Budapest. With
Aron Romhanyi on the keyboards
and Peter Szendofi on the drums,
Loop Doctors play a medley of
styles: jazz, drum ‘n’ bass, jungle,
hip-hop and rap.
* Subject to change

Thursday, 6 January 2022
 National Day | Tuvalu 10:15 Celebrate Tuvalu and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Friday, 7 January 2022
Conference | Russia: Urban Development
Time & Venue

10:00 - 17:00
Hall 2A South
Description
Business media conference
dedicated to the development of
the travel industry and aimed at
showcasing the best examples of
the travel business operating in
Russia.
* Subject to change

 National Day | Saudi Arabia 10:15 Celebrate Saudi Arabia and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Saudi Arabia 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Music | Saudi Arabia: The House Band 15:00 - 16:00 The House Band will perform to represent KSA
Al Wasl Plaza culture at Expo 2020. The House Band will contain
between 4-6 performers with a mix of traditional
and modern instruments, playing a mix of modern
and traditional music.
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Saudi Arabia: 20:00 - 22:00 A curated music and poetry night from this
Poetry Series Dubai Millennium gathering of world renowned and emerging poets
Amphitheatre from the KSA, the Gulf and the wider Arabic-
speaking world, performing together in a 2 hour
poetry slam mixed up with music from the KSA
House band.

 Conference | Russia: Russia Travel 10:00 - 17:00 Discover more about opportunities in the Russian
Dubai Exhibition Centre travel industry at this business media conference.
Hall 2A South Dedicated to the development of all aspects of the
travel industry, this event will showcase the best
examples of the travel business operating in Russia.
 National Day | Malaysia 10:15 Celebrate Malaysia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
* Subject to change

Dance | Spain:
Jesús Rubio “Gran Bolero”
Time & Venue

19:00 - 19:50
Description
Look in awe and ecstasy as six
dancers from Madrid and six from
Barcelona combine and devote
themselves to movement. This
choreography revisits a musical
masterpiece composed by Ravel in
1928 as an orchestral transcription
of a traditional Spanish dance.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefing | Malaysia Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Everyday
Sun Plaza
 Dance | Malaysia: Truly Asia Cultural Showcase 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia's exotic and enthralling
* Subject to change

WEEK 15 TRAVEL &
CONNECTIVITY WEEK
How will we balance the impact of digital world
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
9 - 15 January 2022 expansion with our physical reality?

 Next Gen World Majlis | Screen Time vs. 10:00 - 13:00 Thought leaders and young adults discuss what
People Time: How Do We Connect? Terra Auditorium we would do with our time if we switched off our
Hybrid event (in-person phones, and what we might create, innovate or
and virtual) change.
 SDG | Closing the Digital Divide (Flagship) 10:00 - 16:30 Hear representatives from diverse sectors discuss
The Nexus for People & equal access to digital connectivity. These
Planet North and South stakeholders will focus on the business case for
Hybrid event (in-person investing in closing the digital divide and shine a light on
and virtual) concrete solutions and best practice examples of digital
tools that can empower marginalised populations.
 Conference | European Union: European and 10:00 - 22:00 Join this high level roundtable with policy makers,
Global Blockchain Strategy Dubai Exhibition Centre CEOs from the EU, Asia, Middle East, Africa and
Hall 2A South North America as they address the convergence of
Blockchain with other new technologies like AI, IoT
and 3D printing towards a new industrial revolution.
 National Day | Israel 10:15 Celebrate Israel and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Sports Participation | Malaysia:

MyButterfly Kites Flying
Time & Venue

16:30 - 18:30
Al Forsan Park
Description
This outdoor kite flying event
is a fun activity to engage the
community - particularly the youth.
It will be held every last weekend
of each month during Expo 2020
Dubai and have capacity for up to
50 participants. So come on down,
the sky’s the limit.
 Dance | Spain: 19:00 - 19:50 Look in awe and ecstasy as six dancers from
Jesús Rubio “Gran Bolero” Dubai Millennium Madrid and six from Barcelona combine and devote
Amphitheatre themselves to movement. This choreography revisits
a musical masterpiece composed by Ravel in
1928 as an orchestral transcription of a traditional
Spanish dance.
* Subject to change

 National Day | China 10:15 Celebrate China and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women’s World

Majlis: All Aboard? Not Yet: Vulnerabilities of
Women in Mobility
Time & Venue

15:00 - 16:30
Women’s Pavilion
Hybrid event (in-person and online)
Description
Thought leaders, visionaries and
changemakers discuss how we
address the barriers faced by
women in transport and mobility,
and how a gender-inclusive design
and implementation of mobility can
advance sustainable development.

 Travel and Connectivity Business Forum 09:00 - 17:00 Highlighting business opportunities, cutting-edge
Hybrid event (in-person to Travel & Connectivity.
and online)
 Conservation for Hope | 10:00 - 19:00 Workshop exploring how communities are leading
New Frontiers in Tourism The Nexus for People & and evolving tourism efforts to derive safe and
Planet North and South sustainable income generation.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 National Day | Mauritania 10:15 Celebrate Mauritania and its Pavilion, with dedicated
and online)
 National Day | Chad 10:15 Celebrate Chad and its Pavilion, with dedicated
* Subject to change

 Best Practice Area Programming | Exploring 15:00 - 16:00 Event spotlighting development solutions that have
the Future of Travel and Connectivity BPA’s Speaker Corner delivered improved outcomes for nature-based
(Opportunity Pavilion) solutions, ecotourism, sustainable infrastructure and
digital connectivity.
 World Majlis | Digital Twins and New Realities: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Living and Thriving with New Realities UK Pavilion discuss the new “worlds” created by digital media
Hybrid event (in-person and how they might, over time, impact social and
and online) professional cultures, interactions and lifestyles.
 Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 19:00 Convening event for social entrepreneurs, industry
The Good Place leaders, public officials, philanthropists and
(Invite Only) changemakers to work together for lasting social
and environmental impact.

 Invest in the Maldives: Sustainable Tourism 10:00 - 13:00 Join this 3 hour investment-related conference
Travel & Connectivity Theme Week Dubai Exhibition Centre discussing sustainable tourism, travel and
Hall 2A South connectivity in the Maldives. This event features a
keynote speech, video and projection presentation,
panel discussion and a Q&A.
 Coming Full Circle | Age of Disruption: How 10:00 - 19:00 As our work and personal lives move increasingly
Tech Innovation is Shaping Our New Normal The Nexus for People & into the virtual realm, this event explores how
Planet North and South technological innovation is transforming how we
Hybrid event (in-person live, move, work and travel in a more sustainable
and virtual) manner.
 National Day | Guinea-Bissau 10:15 Celebrate Guinea-Bissau and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Guinea-Bissau 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Ministerial Dinner 19.30 - 22.30 Facilitated conversations among high-level,

agenda on digital and physical connectivity, and to
mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebration.

 Country Business Briefing | Guinea-Bissau Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
* Subject to change

Time & Venue

Conference | Russia: 10:00 - 17:00
Women Fest Dubai Exhibition Centre
Hall 2A South
Description
A unique two-day festival
celebrating female culture in
Russia and their achievements
in various industries. This event
will bring together female industry
leaders to share their stories of
success and overcoming the
barriers to achieving their goals.
 Conference | Norway: 10:00 - 22:00 New ship design, new fuels, clean technologies, big
Nordic Maritime Industry in Transition Dubai Exhibition Centre data, communications and weather forecasting are
Hall 2A South the topics at this conference. As 90% of world trade
is transported by sea, what happens in this industry
affects us all. That’s why this is unmissable.
 National Day | Barbados 10:15 Celebrate Barbados and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Dignified Storytelling | Time & Venue

Empathetic Volunteering 15:00 - 17:45
Stories from Abroad The Nexus for People & Planet
North
Description
Volunteer storytellers who travel
the world to help communities in
need explore how storytelling can
empower and inspire contributors
and audiences to work towards
positive change.
Islam/Arabia: Connecting the World Women’s Pavilion throughout history by women from the Arab and
Hybrid event (in-person Islamic world in facilitating mobility, connectivity,
and virtual) travel and trade.
 World Majlis | Off the Beaten Path: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Travel in the 21st Century India Pavilion discuss how to slow the pace of mass-market
Hybrid event (in-person tourism and make ecotourism the new norm.
and virtual)
* Subject to change

 Music | Firdaus Orchestra 19:00 - 20:00 The Firdaus Orchestra is a pioneering women's
Dubai Millennium ensemble developed exclusively for Expo 2020
Amphitheatre Dubai. The composer is set to forge new musical
paths with female musicians in the Arab World.
Members will be mentored by A.R. Rahman and will
perform at major events and celebrations during
Expo 2020 Dubai.
 Country Business Briefing | Barbados Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Country Business Briefing | Portugal Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 Conference | Russia: Women Fest 10:00 - 17:00 A unique two-day festival celebrating female
Dubai Exhibition Centre culture in Russia and their achievements in various
Hall 2A South industries. This event will bring together female
industry leaders to share their stories of success and
overcoming the barriers to achieving their goals.
 National Day | Portugal 10:15 Celebrate Portugal and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Theatre | Saudi Arabia : Family Show 16:00 - 16:30 Let your family experience the fun and excitement
* Subject to change

Mascot Film Time & Venue
17:00 - 17:30
Jubilee Stage
Description

 National Day | Djibouti 10:15 Celebrate Djibouti and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Music | Hungary: Cimbaliband 11:30 - 12:00 Enjoy a lively, multicultural, joyous world music
14:30 - 15:00 band as they rock your world! There’s virtuoso
18:00 - 18:30 solo performances, humour and they’ll throw in a
Sea Stage historical look at the Balkans, too. This 7-piece group
embodies the EU motto: ‘United in diversity’.
Cultures in Conversation | A Cloud is Nobody’s Time & Venue

12:00 - 16:00
Description
Hear conceptual artist Mary Ellen
Carroll in conversation with AI
ethicist Renee Cummings. The pair
will discuss the ethical imagination
(EI®), travel, AI and the space of
Mixed Reality – a place where the
virtual and the real interact to create
locations in which it is possible to
travel through time and space.
* Subject to change

 National Day | Grenada 16:15 Celebrate Grenada and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefing | Grenada Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Everyday
Sun Plaza
participating nation will celebrate a National Day, which
will be highlighted in this beautiful Parade, blending the
culture of the UAE with other cultures from around the
world.
* Subject to change

WEEK 16 GLOBAL GOALS WEEK
What do we need to do together today for
a better world in 2030?
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
16 - 22 January 2022

 SDG | Global Goals for All (Flagship) 10:00 - 18:00 Session to create awareness around the Sustainable
The Nexus for People & Development Goals (SDGs), celebrate progress
Planet North and South made so far, and highlight the role of individuals and
Hybrid event (in-person communities in further advancing the Goals.
and virtual)
 Conference | Egypt: 10:00 - 22:00 A chance to familiarise yourself with the changes
The Suez Canal Transit Tolls 2022 Dubai Exhibition Centre regarding the Suez Canal. This conference presents
Hall 2A South policies aimed at enhancing the various trade
opportunities through the Suez Canal, and will be
announcing the canal's transit fees for the year 2022.
 National Day | Republic of Korea 10:15 Celebrate South Korea and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
 World Majlis | Power to Change the World: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Fuelling a Sustainable World by 2030 Terra Auditorium discuss how we can power growth while mitigating
Hybrid event (in-person damage to the planet.
and virtual)
Music | Hungary: Cimbaliband

Time & Venue
18:00 - 20:00
Description
Enjoy a lively, multicultural, joyous
world music band as they rock
your world! There’s virtuoso solo
performances, humour and they’ll
throw in a historical look at the
Balkans, too. This 7-piece group
embodies the EU motto: ‘United in
diversity’.

 Conference | Belgium: G-STIC Dubai 09:00 - 18:00 The Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation
Dubai Exhibition Centre Community is committed to technological solutions
Hall 2A South to support SDGs worldwide. Join our interactive
18:00 - 20:00 digital conference platform and interact with the
Terra Auditorium speakers and participants via live sessions and
debates.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate São Tomé and Príncipe and its Pavilion,
São Tomé and Príncipe Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.
 Nasheed Al Wasl 11:00 - 11:30 In a series of 30-minute choral concerts, Nasheed Al

13:00 - 13:30 Wasl brings together UAE school students for a once-
Jubilee Stage in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform extracts from Al
Wasl Opera on the Jubilee Stage, accompanied by
SharQ Orchestra.
* Subject to change

 SDGs | Localising Agenda 2030: Bottom-up 12:30 - 17:00 Event that highlights best practices in localisation
Community Approaches to Development The Nexus for People & of Agenda 2030 by shining a light on community-
Planet South based development projects.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women’s 15:00 - 16:30 Thought-leaders, visionaries and changemakers
World Majlis: A Better Future for All: Leaving Women’s Pavilion discuss how we can ensure that the SDG agenda
No One Behind Hybrid event (in-person includes the voices of women and girls at its core,
and virtual) and how women are leading to deliver the “leave no
one behind” promise.
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion exploring how to address
Keeping it Cool Until the Last Mile The Hub, The Good Place healthcare challenges in remote, off-grid areas,
Hybrid event (in-person including using innovative technologies developed
and virtual) specifically for last-mile delivery.
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion highlighting innovative solutions
Helping Women Thrive The Hub, The Good Place that improve the conditions and opportunities for
Hybrid event (in-person women to thrive as workers and entrepreneurs.
and online)
 National Day | Bahamas 16:15 Celebrate Bahamas and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefing | Bahamas Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Country Business Briefings | Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Sao Tome and Principe to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,

Hall 2A South to support SDGs worldwide. Join our interactive digital
 Global Goals Business Forum 09:00 - 16:40 Highlighting business opportunities, cutting-edge
Hall 1A South participating countries and Expo partners relevant to
Hybrid event (in-person the Global Goals.
and online)
 National Day | Nicaragua 10:15 Celebrate Nicaragua and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 SDGs | A Decade of Delivery: Driving Progress 10:30 - 18:00 Session that brings together global speakers
for the 2030 Agenda The Nexus for People & representing government, civil society, NGOs,
Planet North and South academia and other sectors to take stock of the
Hybrid event (in-person progress still needed to reach the 2030 SDGs.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 Best Practice Area Programming | 15:00 - 16:00 Spotlighting Development Solutions that have
Spotlighting Solutions Towards the BPA’s Speaker Corner delivered improved outcomes for localising Agenda
Global Goals (Opportunity Pavilion) 2030 and the SDGs.
* Subject to change

 Expo Live Impact Series | Innovating and 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion spotlighting the challenges women
Caring for Women’s Health The Hub, The Good Place and girls face in accessing quality hygiene products,
Hybrid event (in-person and the negative impacts that generates in their lives.
and virtual)
 World Majlis | Extending the Revolution to 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers ask
Every Desk and Doorstep: Fourth Industrial Terra Auditorium whether emerging economies can reap the benefits
Revolution for Everyone Hybrid event (in-person of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and whether new
and virtual) technologies will narrow or widen inequalities.

agenda around the global SDG discourse at the
10-years-to-go mark.
Dance | Spain: Time & Venue

Eduardo Guerrero 20:00 - 22:00
“Faro” Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Description
Inspired by a trip across Spain to
discover the magic of the country’s
lighthouses, FARO is an exhilarating
flamenco performance. This
radical dancer, in vibrant, changing
costumes, moves with fury and
elegance to passionate music. An
unmissable journey.
 Country Business Briefing | Nicaragua Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

Hall 2A South to support SDGs worldwide. Join our interactive digital
Coming Full Circle | Time & Venue

Water-Food-Energy Summit 10:00 - 19:30
DP World Atrium
Description
Platform for exchange of
knowledge on best practice
and lessons learned for greater
water, food and energy security,
and strengthening regional and
international policy coherence.
* Subject to change

 Flip Your Worldview | How Well Do You Know 10:00 - 14:00 Based on the Gapminder quiz, this lightning
Your Global Goals? The Nexus for People & session will provide an opportunity for visitors
Planet North and South to give thought to the SDGs for more fact-based
Hybrid event (in-person worldviews.
and virtual)
 National Day | Malta 10:15 Celebrate Malta and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefing | Malta 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 18:45 Casual gathering bringing together Expo Live
The Hub, The Good Place Global Innovators present during this week, as well
(Invite Only) as members from the greater start-up and social
impact ecosystem in the region.
 Dance | Spain: Eduardo Guerrero “Faro” 20:00 - 22:00 Inspired by a trip across Spain to discover the magic
Dubai Millennium of the country’s lighthouses, FARO is an exhilarating
Amphitheatre flamenco performance. This radical dancer, in vibrant,
changing costumes, moves with fury and elegance to
passionate music. An unmissable journey.
 Conservation for Hope | A Global Community Full day Event that brings together industry leaders with
Movement for Conservation Terra Auditorium the conservation community and civil society to
Hybrid event (in-person raise awareness around wildlife, biodiversity and
and virtual) ecosystem conservation.

 National Day | Zambia 10:15 Celebrate Zambia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Reaching the Last Mile | Data and Financing 10:30 - 17:00 Showcasing best practice in the digital economy and
for the Goals The Nexus for People & financial services for the last mile, and spotlighting
Planet North and South innovative banking solutions for the bottom of the
Hybrid event (in-person pyramid.
and virtual)
 Coming Full Circle | 10:30 - 17:00 Platform for exchange of knowledge on best
Water-Food-Energy Summit DP World Atrium practice and lessons learned for greater water, food
Hybrid event (in-person and energy security, and strengthening regional and
and online) international policy coherence.
 SDGs | Global Best Practice 10:30 - 19:00 Event that brings together young people,
Programme Assembly Dubai Exhibition Centre intergovernmental organisations, startups,
Hall 2A South academics and awardees of Expo’s Global Best
Hybrid event (in-person Practice Programme to share solutions towards
and online) achieving the SDGs.
(Invite Only)
 Music | Mexico: Eugenia Leon Concert 14:00 - 16:00 Eugenia León defines herself as a singer committed
Dubai Millennium to people. She has rich expressive capabilities at
Amphitheatre performing tango, norteño, bolero, Hispanic, and
ranchero genres, contemporary music, and Mexican
popular composers Silvestre Revueltas and Cri-Cri.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Empowering 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion focusing on how platforms help
(and Creating) Problem Solvers The Hub, The Good Place democratise innovation and create a culture of
Hybrid event (in-person problem-solving.
and online)
* Subject to change

 Women’s Pavilion Programme | Women 16:00 - 18:00 Stories and accounts of the catalytic role played
in Islam/Arabia: Practising Sustainability Women’s Pavilion throughout history by women from the Arab and
Throughout History Hybrid event (in-person Islamic world in fostering environmental and social
and online) development.
 World Majlis | Everyday (S)Heroes: Leading 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
the Charge Towards the Global Goals Hungary Pavilion discuss whether female empowerment is the key
Hybrid event (in-person to placing profit and economic development on an
and online) equal footing with positive social and environmental
impact.
 Music | City Beats 16:00 - 01:00 Modern, progressive, forward-thinking artists from
Jubilee Stage all over the world, ranging from Tokyo to New-Delhi
and New York. Highlighting musicians who have
come together in the biggest cities in the world,
creating new sounds and fusions, this festival will
move us towards the future.
 Expo Live Impact Series | 17:30 - 18:15 Panel discussion spotlighting best practices on
Ensuring Dignity of Work The Hub, The Good Place how to dignify and ensure inclusion of blue-collar
Hybrid event (in-person workers in the UAE.
and online)
Dance | Spain: Gala Flamenca
Time & Venue

19:00 - 20:30
Description
Your opportunity to witness up-
close and personal what Spanish
Flamenco is all about. This event
brings together exceptional
dancers and singers in an evening
that demonstrates the soul, range,
vibrancy, power and sheer passion
that is Flamenco.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefing | Zambia Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 National Day | Peru 10:15 Celebrate Peru and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 SDGs | Global Best Practice 10:30 - 19:00 Event that brings together young people,
Programme Assembly Dubai Exhibition Centre intergovernmental organisations, startups,
Hall 2A South academics and awardees of Expo’s Global Best
Hybrid event (in-person Practice Programme to share solutions towards
and online) achieving the SDGs.
(Invite Only)
Music | Mexico: Tania Libertad Concert
Time & Venue

14:00 - 16:00
Description
Prepare to be moved by this
internationally acclaimed
Peruvian-Mexican singer. Her
deeply emotional style has earned
her a Latin Grammy Lifetime
Achievement Award for excellence
in music. She has more than 44
albums and over 12 million sales to
her name.
* Subject to change

 Dignified Storytelling | A Close Look at How 15:00 - 17:30 This event aims to foster a shared understanding of
Communities are Responding to the SDGs The Nexus for People & how storytelling can uphold the voice, integrity, and
Planet North dignity of people and communities, making possible
Hybrid event (in-person the achievement of the SDGs.
and online)
 Expo Live Impact Series | Tourism That Works 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion focusing on making tourism
for Everyone The Hub, The Good Place accessible and inclusive, supporting small players,
Hybrid event (in-person and developing unique experiences.
and online)
 Dance | Hungary: Szeged Contemporary 17:00 - 19:00 Enjoy an evening of exquisite dance and classical music.
Dance Company Dubai Millennium The repertoire of this dance company consists of
Amphitheatre theatrical dances based on the works of composers
such as Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Bartók, Eötvös, and
choreography composed to musical montages.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Making Charitable 17:30 - 18:15 Panel discussion looking to connect people from all
Giving Easy and Trustworthy The Hub, The Good Place parts of the world through the power of giving.
and online
Music | Morocco:
Desert Blues of Morocco
Time & Venue

21:00 - 23:00
Description
Immerse yourself in the exotic
music from the southern desert
regions of Morocco, blending
modern and ancestral sounds. A
medley of performances by the
group Mnat Aïchata, soloist Oum
and a collaborative performance
with these two icons of Moroccan
music.
* Subject to change

 National Day | Singapore 10:15 Celebrate Singapore and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Country Business Briefings | Singapore 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Cultures in Conversation | A Commissioned 15:00 - 15:30 Enjoy a commissioned performance that asks: “How
Performance Earth Stage can culture interpret the Global Goals for the citizens
of the world in attendance at Expo?”
 Dance | Spain: María Moreno “I Dance” 16:00 - 17:15 Prepare to be enthralled and entranced by this
Dubai Millennium extraordinary Flamenco dancer. Maria has dazzled
Amphitheatre audiences at concerts and festivals across Spain,
winning many awards along the way. This show
comprises pieces that define her as an artist and as
a person.
Music | Hungary: György Ferenczi and the Rackajam X I

Stván Pál “Szalonna” and His Band
Time & Venue

19:00 - 21:00
Description
Enjoy an evening of folk music
rhythms from the Carpathian
Basin with this illustrious line-up:
György Ferenczi with his country,
blues, funk, hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll
and Hungarian folk music and multi
award-winning István Pál ‘Szalonna’
with his band.
* Subject to change

Everyday
Sun Plaza
 Dance | Malaysia: Truly Asia Cultural Showcase 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia’s exotic and enthralling
* Subject to change

WEEK 17 HEALTH &
WELLNESS WEEK
How can we create a healthy, happy world?
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
23 - 31 January 2022

 National Day | Luxembourg 10:15 Celebrate Luxembourg and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Nasheed Al Wasl
Time & Venue
11:00 - 11:30
13:00 - 13:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
In a series of 30-minute choral
concerts, Nasheed Al Wasl brings
together UAE school students for
a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to perform extracts from Al Wasl
Opera on the Jubilee Stage,
accompanied by SharQ Orchestra.
 Country Business Briefings | Luxembourg 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations

 International Day | Full day Under the theme of “Futures of Education”,
International Day of Education Site Wide International Day of Education will focus on the new
opportunities – and challenges – that globalisation
and digitisation bring to learning. Co-curated
with the UAE Ministry of Education, and UNESCO
(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization), the Day will feature three event types:
 Next Gen World Majlis | A School for My 10:00 - 13:00 Event that considers what types of schools today’s
Children: Notes From the Teachers and Portugal Pavilion young people would like to build for the children and
Parents of Tomorrow Hybrid event (in-person pupils they will be raising and teaching in the future.
and virtual)
 International Day of Education | 10:00 - 13:30 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing

Planet North and South topics under the education theme.
and virtual)
 National Day | Cambodia 10:15 Celebrate Cambodia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
* Subject to change

International Day of Education |
People-facing Flagship Event Time & Venue
15:00 - 18:00
North and South
Description
Public event to raise awareness
and celebrate International Day of
Education spotlighting the UAE’s
leadership role in the area, and
highlighting Expo Participant best
practices and success stories.
 Country Business Briefing | Cambodia 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Dance | Hungary: The “Örökség” (Heritage) 15:30 - 16:30 Enjoy Hungarian folk dance performed by children &
National Children and Youth Folk Heritage Dubai Millennium youth.
Association Amphitheatre
21:00 - 21:30
Earth Stage
 International Day of Education | Youth Circle 19:30 - 21:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
50 | 71 education, with a view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)
Conference | Russia:
Russian Arab Business Summit
Time & Venue

10:00 - 22:00
Hall 2A South
Description
An unmissable business event with
key market players of the Russian
and Arab business community
taking part. They’ll be joining the
conference to discuss the dynamic
markets of today, along with the
challenges and solutions to various
business questions.
* Subject to change

 National Day | El Salvador 10:15 Celebrate El Salvador and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefings | El Salvador 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Dance | Hungary: The “Örökség” (Heritage) 10:30 - 11:30 Enjoy the best of the best in dance from Hungary.
National Children and Youth Folk Heritage Earth Plaza Each year the Örökség” Association organises solo
Association 13:30 - 14:00 dance competitions throughout Hungary and every
Sea Stage second year, the National Solo Dance Festival of
17:00 - 17:30 Children Folk Dancers. Enjoy solo dancing at its
Earth Stage finest.
 Workshop | Iran: Calligraphy Performance 16:00 - 16:30 Come and see a show of traditional calligraphy and
17:30 - 18:00 join in for a public workshop.
The Bowl
 National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Baden-Württemberg and its Pavilion,

Baden-Württemberg Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its unique
culture & talent.

 Conference | Russia: 10:00 - 22:00 An unmissable business event with key market
Russian Arab Business Summit Dubai Exhibition Centre players of the Russian and Arab business community
Hall 2A South taking part. They’ll be joining the conference to
discuss the dynamic markets of today, along with
the challenges and solutions to various business
questions.
 National Day | India 10:15 Celebrate India and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Workshop | Iran:
Calligraphy Performance
Time & Venue

16:00 - 16:30
19:00 - 19:30
The Bowl
Description
Come and see a show of traditional
calligraphy and join in for a public
workshop.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefing | India Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 National Day | Slovakia 10:15 Celebrate Slovakia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 SDGs | Celebrating Unsung Heroes 10:30 - 19:00 Event that spotlights the vital role of frontline health
Terra Auditorium workers in advancing national and global health targets.
and virtual)
Expo Live Impact Series |

Breaking Barriers Time & Venue
1 6:00 - 16:45
Through Digital Medicine The Hub, The Good Place
Description
Panel discussion highlighting how
combining the human element with
technology supports in breaking
stigmas around mental health.
 Workshop | Iran: Calligraphy Performance 16:30 - 17:00 Come and see a show of traditional calligraphy and
19:00 - 19:30 join in for a public workshop.
The Bowl
 Music | Saudi Arabia: Saudi Variety Show 19:30 - 21:00 Bring the family to a show with an eclectic mix of
Dubai Millennium comedy, music, spoken word, prizes, quizzes, sketches
Amphitheatre and audience participation. This fun, interactive, and
hugely enjoyable event features some of the best
talent and biggest names in the Middle East.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefing | Slovak Republic Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Street Theatre | New Zealand: Time & Venue

Live Street Art 10:00 - 14:00
Description
Be dazzled by New Zealand’s top
graffiti artists gathered together to
showcase the beauty of Maori and
Pacific Island street art exclusively
for Expo 2020 Dubai. Soak up the
electric Kiwi vibe and energy as the
artists complete their artwork over
2 days.
 National Day | Canada 10:15 Celebrate Canada and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefing | Andorra 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Country Business Briefing | Canada 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Expo Live Impact Series | Technologies 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion exploring the impact of different
Transforming Healthcare The Hub, The Good Place technologies in healthcare and their potential for
Hybrid event (in-person disruption.
and virtual)
* Subject to change

Islam/Arabia: Charting the Course of Health Women’s Pavilion throughout history by women from the Arab and
and Wellness in History Hybrid event (in-person Islamic world in fostering health, healthcare and
and virtual) nutrition.
 National Day | Andorra 16:15 Celebrate Andorra and its Pavilion, with dedicated

 Street Theatre | New Zealand: 10:00 - 14:00 Be dazzled by New Zealand’s top graffiti artists
Live Street Art Al Forsan Park gathered together to showcase the beauty of Maori
and Pacific Island street art exclusively for Expo
2020 Dubai. Soak up the electric Kiwi vibe and energy
as the artists complete their artwork over 2 days.
 National Day | Australia 10:15 Celebrate Australia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Cultures in Conversation | 12:00 - 16:00 Curator, editor and writer Nataša Petrešin-Bachelez
Slowing Down as an Antidote The Nexus for People & leads this session, which explores the urgency of
Planet/Ghaf Circle slowing down and imagining new ecologies of care.
 Dance | USA: Company E 12:00 - 13:00 Company E is a versatile and well-travelled

16:00 - 17:00 contemporary dance company with a good history
Dubai Exhibition Centre of producing shows in various venues world-wide.
Hall 2A South
 Music | Hungary: Csik Band 16:30 - 18:30 The most popular performers of Hungarian folk music
Dubai Millennium for three decades, this multiple award-winning band
Amphitheatre cleverly combines the various elements of Hungarian
folk music, pop, rock and world music into its own
unique style. Experience the best in this genre.
* Subject to change

MyButterfly Kites Flying Al Forsan Park engage the community - particularly the youth. It will
participants. So come on down, the sky's the limit.
Music | Spain: Eduardo Paniagua “Garden of

Al Andalus. Andalusian Arab Music”
Time & Venue

18:30 - 19:00
Earth Stage
Description
Led by a conductor, wind player,
percussionist and a leading expert on
music in medieval Spain. It captures
the musical fusion of cultural
exchanges between royalty, Arabs,
Mozarabs, Mudejars, Jews and
Christians at the time of Al Andalus.
Don’t miss it!
 Country Business Briefing | Australia Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Late Nights @ Expo 21:30 - 23:30 Be captivated by magical encounters created by

* Subject to change

 Next Gen World Majlis | A Good Place to Work: 10:00 - 13:00 Young adults and thought leaders discuss whether
Balancing Personal and Professional Lives Terra Auditorium employers should further embed health and
Hybrid event (in-person wellbeing in corporate policy, including listing
and virtual) wellbeing as a Key Performance Indicator.
 Street Theatre | New Zealand: 10:00 - 14:00 Be dazzled by New Zealand’s top graffiti artists
Live Street Art Al Forsan Park gathered together to showcase the beauty of
Maori and Pacific Island street art exclusively for
Expo 2020 Dubai. Soak up the electric Kiwi vibe and
energy as the artists complete their artwork over 2
days.
 National Day | Armenia 10:15 Celebrate Armenia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Music | Hungary: Csik Band 12:00 - 12:30 The most popular performers of Hungarian folk music
Earth Stage for three decades, this multiple award-winning band
cleverly combines the various elements of Hungarian
folk music, pop, rock and world music into its own
unique style. Experience the best in this genre.

Dubai Exhibition Centre of producing shows in various venues world-wide.
Hall 2A South
Best Practice Area Programming |

Spotlighting Developments in
Health and Wellness
Time & Venue

14:30 - 15:30
15:00 - 16:00
BPA Speaker’s Corner (Opportunity
Pavilion)
Description
Spotlighting development solutions
that have delivered improved
outcomes for health.
 World Majlis | Healthier World, 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Healthier People: Designing Spaces Terra Auditorium consider the health risks associated with humans’
that Heal Our Planet and nature’s increasing proximity, and ask how
we can design and build resilient spaces that both
coexist with and support nature.
* Subject to change

 Street Theatre | 10:00 - 14:00 Be dazzled by New Zealand’s top graffiti artists
New Zealand: Live Street Art Al Forsan Park gathered together to showcase the beauty of
Maori and Pacific Island street art exclusively for
Expo 2020 Dubai. Soak up the electric Kiwi vibe and
energy as the artists complete their artwork over 2
days.
 National Day | New Zealand 10:15 Celebrate New Zealand and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
 Coming Full Circle | The Next Wave: 10:30 - 18:00 Gathering of global health leaders and high-level
Preventing and Preparing to Beat Future Terra Auditorium stakeholders to take stock of COVID-19 impacts
Pandemics Hybrid event (in-person and discuss strategies to prevent and beat future
and virtual) pandemics, with health equity as a core theme.
(Invite Only)

19:00 - 20:00 of producing shows in various venues world-wide.
Hall 2A South
 Music | New Zealand: Ngati Ranana 14:30 - 15:00 Ngāti Rānana is a Māori cultural group that evokes
18:30 - 19:00 Māori & NZ culture via a powerful combination of
Earth Stage song, dance and chanting. Experience the emotions
of their Kapa Haka (Maori term for performing arts) -
hugely important to their national identity.
World Majlis: A Cure for Inequality: Addressing Women’s Pavilion discuss how we can break down structural gender
Everyone’s Needs in Health Hybrid event (in-person bias in today’s health systems by ensuring women
and virtual) are fairly represented in leadership positions, and
that pharmaceutical research is gender inclusive.
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion addressing the importance of clean
Keeping it Simple, Saving Lives The Hub, The Good Place instruments, and how something so simple can
Hybrid event (in-person prevent diseases and save lives.
and virtual)
Dance / Performance | New Zealand:

The Royal Family
Time & Venue
20:00 - 21:00
Description
Witness the talents of Parris
Goebel, a choreographer, dancer,
singer, director and actress, known
for her unique style ‘Polyswagg’,
which she describes as hearing,
breathing and living the music,
being passionate while dancing
and transmitting feelings.
* Subject to change

 Music | New Zealand: 21:30 - 23:30 Hit the dance floor to the sound of Six60, NZ’s most
Sounds of Aotearoa: Six60 Jubilee Stage exciting musical talent. Groove to a fresh Kiwi fusion
of roots, reggae, hip hop, dubstep and drum & bass.
Six60 has staked their claim in the NZ hearts and
charts, with a growing global fanbase.
 Country Business Briefings | New Zealand Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Everyday
Sun Plaza
 Dance | Malaysia: Truly Asia Cultural Showcase 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia’s exotic and enthralling
* Subject to change

FEBRUARY
2022
Weeks 18 - 21
WEEK 18 HEALTH &
WELLNESS WEEK (contd)
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
WHO
1 - 5 February 2022 How can we create a healthy, happy world?
Tuesday, 1 February 2022

l Health & Wellness 09:00 - 16:00 Highlighting business opportunities, cutting-edge

Business Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre technologies and progress achieved by the UAE,
Hall 1A South participating countries and Expo Partners relevant to
Hybrid event Health & Wellness.
l Conference | Kenya: 10:00 - 22:00 Essential for those with a business interest in
Beverages Business Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre beverages. Here, Kenya showcases its trade
Hall 2A South opportunities to the world, including visitors to the
Kenya Pavilion and the UAE business community,
part of its aim to enhance and diversify its economy.
l National Day | Rwanda 10:15 Celebrate Rwanda and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Best Practice Area Programming | 14:30 - 15:30 Spotlighting development solutions that have
Spotlighting Developments in The Nexus for delivered improved outcomes for health.
Health and Wellness People & Planet
15:00 - 16:00
BPA's Speaker's Corner
l Dignified Storytelling | 15:00 - 17:30 Hear government and organisational representatives,

Stories from the Frontlines The Nexus for as well as those representing social media platforms,
People & Planet North share stories from the frontlines of the pandemic
Hybrid event and discuss the role of storytelling – particularly via
(in-person and virtual) social media – during health crises.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion highlighting community-led service
Access to Treatment The Hub, delivery in healthcare, and how technology and
Everywhere The Good Place awareness can ensure people in even the remotest
Hybrid event areas have access to treatment.
l Music | New Zealand: 16:30 - 17:00 Ngāti Rānana is a Māori cultural group that evokes
Ngati Ranana 18:30 - 19:00 Māori & NZ culture via a powerful combination of
Earth Stage song, dance and chanting. Experience the emotions
of their Kapa Haka (Maori term for performing arts) -
hugely important to their national identity.
l World Majlis | 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers ask
At the Speed of Life: Terra Auditorium what lessons have been learned during the
Faster and Safer Hybrid event COVID-19 pandemic on how to accelerate medical
Medical Innovations (in-person and virtual) innovations while ensuring their safety, and the
implications for future pandemics.
l Music | Spain: 18:30 - 19:45 In 2016, the Flamenco Biennial of Seville

Accademia del Piacere Jubilee Stage commissioned gambist Fahmi Alqhai and the
“Rediscovering Spain” Flamenco singer Rocío Márquez to explore the
relationship between the ancient roots of
Flamenco and its evolution. Enjoy the beautiful
results inspired by that commission.
* Subject to change

Dance / Performance |
New Zealand: The Royal Family
Time & Venue
19:30 - 20:30
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Witness the talents of Parris
Goebel, a choreographer, dancer,
singer, director and actress, known
for her unique style 'Polyswagg',
which she describes as hearing,
breathing and living the music, being
passionate while dancing and
transmitting feelings.
l Country Business Briefing | Business The platform will enable countries & organisations to
Rwanda Connect Centre leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Wednesday, 2 February 2022

l Sustainability @ Expo | 10:00 – 13:00 Event that explores the link between the natural and
Nature’s Healing Hands: The Nexus for built environment and human health, and spotlights
Creating Healthy Environments People & Planet North latest trends in the design and operation of buildings
for Living (Invite Only) and cities to create healthy environments. The
session will also highlight the health and wellness
features of Expo 2020 and District 2020, and of
International Participants’ pavilions.
l Conference | Hungary: 10:00 - 22:00 International exchange of experience of the

E-Health Conference Dubai Exhibition Centre different e-health systems around the world.
Hall 2A South
l National Day | Spain 10:15 Celebrate Spain and its Pavilion, with dedicated
l Global Health Diplomacy | 13:00 - 17:00 High-level event that gathers leading
A Tool for International The Nexus for international organisations, health policy
Cooperation? People & Planet experts, government representatives, and
North and South private sector partners to discuss the rapid
(Invite Only) evolution of global health diplomacy.
l Best Practice Area 14:30 - 15:30 Spotlighting development solutions that have
Programming | The Nexus for delivered improved outcomes for health.
Spotlighting Developments People & Planet
in Health and Wellness 15:00 - 16:00
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion highlighting solutions that
Giving Everyone a Voice The Hub, empower those with speech and hearing
The Good Place impairments in innovative ways.
Hybrid event
* Subject to change

l Music | New Zealand: 16:30 - 17:00 Ngāti Rānana is a Māori cultural group that
Ngati Ranana 18:30 - 19:00 evokes Māori & NZ culture via a powerful
Earth Stage combination of song, dance and chanting.
Experience the emotions of their Kapa Haka
(Maori term for performing arts) - hugely
important to their national identity.
Dance | Spain:
Spanish National Ballet
Time & Venue

18:00 - 21:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
The Spanish National Ballet,
directed by Rubén Olmo,
incorporates many complex
choreographies, including Bolero,
Ballet and Flamenco. The
impeccable technical execution of
this performance perfectly
showcases the disciplines that
exemplify Spanish dance.
l Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 18:45 Casual gathering that brings together all Expo
The Hub, Live Global Innovators present during this week,
The Good Place as well as members from the greater start-up
l Music | New Zealand: 18:30 - 19:30 Enjoy Opera Music with a twist. Sol3 Mio is an
Sounds of Aotearoa: Sol3 Mio Dubai Millennium operatic pop vocal trio from New Zealand. Its
Amphitheatre Samoan-descended brothere Pene and Amitai
Pati, both tenors, sing with their baritone cousin,
Moses Mackay. It's a musical fusion that nods to
their heritage.
l Dance / Performance | 19:30 - 20:30 Witness the talents of Parris Goebel, a

New Zealand: The Royal Family Dubai Millennium choreographer, dancer, singer, director and
Amphitheatre actress, known for her unique style
'Polyswagg', which she describes as hearing,
breathing and living the music, being passionate
while dancing and transmitting feelings.
l Ministerial Dinner 19:30 - 22:30 Facilitated conversations among high-level, influential

Leadership Pavilion players on specific topics related to advancing the
(Invite Only) UAE’s international cooperation agenda on health, and
to mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
* Subject to change

Thursday, 3 February 2022
l National Day | Cabo Verde 10:15 Celebrate Cabo Verde and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Spotlights on Africa | 10:30 - 19:00 Event held in collaboration with the African
Evaluating and Building Terra Auditorium Union and the Africa CDC (Africa Centres for
Resilient Health in Africa Hybrid event Disease Control and Prevention) presenting
with the CDC (in-person and virtual) best practices and lessons learned from the
COVID-19 pandemic to foster resilience across
the continent to future health emergencies.
l Music | Firdaus Orchestra 19:00 - 20:00 The Firdaus Orchestra is a pioneering women's
Dubai Millennium ensemble developed exclusively for Expo
Amphitheatre 2020 Dubai. The composer is set to forge new
musical paths with female musicians in the Arab
World. Members will be mentored by A.R.
Rahman and will perform at major events and
celebrations during Expo 2020 Dubai.
dimension for you to explore, discover, laugh
and have fun. After sunset, you will have the
chance to enter one of our interactive booths,
create an avatar and watch as it’s launched on
to Al Wasl’s canvas where it will have its
Time & Venue

22:30 - 1:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
encounters created by local and
international artists, who are
breaking barriers between
through mashups and orginal
artist collaborations.
* Subject to change

Friday, 4 February 2022
l National Day | Angola 10:15 Celebrate Angola and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Weekend Moroccan Wadi Circle society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
Popular Event and festivals throughout the country. As a visitor to
Music | Philippines: Time & Venue

TFC Kapamilya Concert 18:00 - 22:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Welcome to a spectacular medley
of popular Filipino music in this
4-hour musical variety show
featuring various well-known
talents from the Philippines. TFC is a
celebrated TV Network in the
Philippines, bringing Filipinos all over
the world together.
l Music | Spain: 18:30 - 19:45 Since his début in Seville (in what was once Al-Andalus)
Jose María Gallardo del Rey Terra Auditorium aged nine, Jose Maria has achieved universal public
“The Arabic World on the and critical acclaim for his mastery of the guitar - an
Spanish Guitar” instrument of Arab origin. He's recorded 16 albums,
now you can listen to him in person!
l Music | Hungary: 20:00 - 22:00 Enjoy a truly unique musical trio. Folk songs,
Infusion Trio: The Looper Band Dubai Millennium mash-ups and their own songs performed on
Amphitheatre an eclectic line-up of instruments; electronic
violin, electronic cello, electronic drum with
various effects, distortions and loopers! No
wonder they’re a radio hit.
sunset, you will have the chance to enter one of
our interactive booths, create an avatar and watch
as it’s launched on to Al Wasl’s canvas where it will
l Music | Late Nights @ Expo 22:30 - 1:00 Be captivated by magical encounters created
Dubai Millennium by local and international artists, who are
Amphitheatre breaking barriers between musical grenres and
collaborations.
* Subject to change

Saturday, 5 February 2022
l National Day | Belgium 10:15 Celebrate Belgium and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Country Business 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Briefing | Montenegro Business to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Connect Centre leaders and industry experts, shed light on their
Music | Hungary: Time & Venue

Infusion Trio: The Looper Band 11:30 - 12:00
Sun Stage
14:00 - 14:30
Earth Stage
16:30 -17:00
Sea Stage
Description
Enjoy a truly unique musical trio.
Folk songs, mash-ups and their
own songs performed on an
eclectic line-up of instruments;
electronic violin, electronic cello,
electronic drum with various effects,
distortions and loopers! No wonder
they’re a radio hit.
l Country Business 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Briefing | Belgium Business to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
* Subject to change
collaborations.

Everyday
blast of fun to daytime visitors. Throughout the
course of Expo 2020 Dubai, each participating
nation will celebrate a National Day, which will
be highlighted in this beautiful Parade, blending
the culture of the UAE with other cultures from
around the world.
l Rashid and Latifa’s Before sunset Join us for a never-before-seen show as Mr.
World Adventure Dubai Millennium Scrap once again tries to defeat our heroes
Amphitheatre using his latest evil plan. Full of music, dance
and excitement, watch the full mascot
ensemble sing their signature songs and
overcome their latest challenge.

Truly Asia Cultural Showcase Earth Stage enthralling culture, with a feast of performances
showcasing its diverse richness and heritage. A
unique variety of traditional music, dance and
cuisine come together to give everyone a taste
of Malaysia.
* Subject to change

WEEK 19
6 - 12 February 2022
Sunday, 6 February 2022

l National Day | Montenegro 10:15 Celebrate Montenegro and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Nasheed Al Wasl 11:00 - 11:30 In a series of 30-minute choral concerts, Nasheed Al

13:00 - 13:30 Wasl brings together UAE school students for a
Jubilee Stage once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform
extracts from Al Wasl Opera on the Jubilee Stage,
Music | Spain:
Carmen Paris & Nabyla Maan:
“Dos Medinas Blancas”
Time & Venue
20:00 - 23:30
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Embark on a musical mash-up with
two women from sister cultures;
Spain and Morroco. París, an
Andalusian poet, mixes flamenco,
jazz and Latin American rhythms,
while Maan, from Fez, mixes
traditional Moroccan music with
Arab-Andalusian, African and pop.
Monday, 7 February 2022

l National Day | Mozambique 10:15 Celebrate Mozambique and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Country Business 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations to
Briefings | Mozambique Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
l National Day | Iran 16:15 Celebrate Iran and its Pavilion, with dedicated

l National Day | Slovenia 10:15 Celebrate Slovenia and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Country Business Briefing | 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations to
Slovenia Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
* Subject to change

l National Day | Bulgaria 10:15 Celebrate Bulgaria and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Talks, Lectures, Comedy | 18:00 - 22:00 Corporate event held every year recognising
Loreal: L'Oreal UNESCO Dubai Exhibition Centre the achievements of Arab female scientists,
For Women in Science Hall 2A South who are the winners of L’Oréal-UNESCO “For
Women In Science” programme, held under the
patronage of H.E. Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of
State for Advanced Technology.
Music | Bulgaria: This is Bulgaria
Time & Venue

20:00 - 21:30
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Nadejda Tsanova and Petar
Makedonski have been performing
as a duo, on piano and trumpet
respectively, for many years and
have won numerous awards. But
the award they are most proud of is
a ‘Musician of the Year’ 2017. Now
it’s time for you to judge.
l Jalsat @ Expo 20:30 - 22:30 Reimagining Jalsat as a vibrant Khaleeji-led

Jubilee Stage jam session, our Jalsat Nights will give visitors
an exciting introduction to Arabic tradition as
we showcase a lively formation of 25 local
musicians who are joined by special guest
artists from other cultures.

l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate United Kingdom and its Pavilion,
United Kingdom Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its
unique culture & talent.
l Country Business Briefing | 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Bulgaria Business to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
* Subject to change

World Majlis | The Chemistry of Happiness:

Mental Health and the Science of Happiness Time & Venue
16:00 - 18:00
UK Pavilion
Hybrid event
Description
changemakers discuss what
contributes to mental and
emotional wellbeing, and the
potential role of technology in
alleviating mental health issues.

l International Day | Full Day Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate International Day of
International Day of Women Site Wide Women and Girls in Science through the recognition of
and Girls in Science leading women and girls in innovation, science and
technology, including in space exploration. Co-curated
with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced
Technology, UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization), and UNOOSA
(United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs).
l International Day of Women 10:00 - 13:00 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing

and Girls in Science | Specialist Event The Nexus for together Expo’s Partner ecosystem to discuss key
People & Planet topics under the women and girls in science theme.
North and South
Hybrid event
l Conference | Guinea: 10:00 - 18:00 Forum showcasing the opportunities and

Guinea Investment Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre attractiveness of the Guinean business climate; the
at Expo 2020 Dubai Hall 2A South forum is geared to promote investment in key
economic sectors, such as mining, energy,
infrastructure, ICT, agriculture, fisheries, tourism and
urban renewal.
* Subject to change

l National Day | Philippines 10:15 Celebrate Philippines and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l International Day of Women 13:00 - 17:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
and Girls in Science | People-facing The Nexus for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Flagship Event People & Planet spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role in the area, and
North and South highlighting Expo Participant best practices and
Hybrid event success stories.
l Music | Hungary: 14:00 - 14:30 Treat yourself to an evening of Hungarian folk music
Bence Pálházi and His Friends Sea Plaza with a Transylvanian twist. Their eclectic style of
19:00 - 21:00 instrumental folk music has a huge following in dance
Dubai Millennium houses and folk pubs in Budapest - they're
Amphitheatre much-loved regular performers on the city’s circuit.
Philippines Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State, leaders
Connect Centre and industry experts, shed light on their business
opportunities, and cultivate valuable dialogue and
connections with a wide range of business stakeholders
visiting Expo 2020.
l International Day of Women 17:00 - 19:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants
and Girls in Science | Youth Circle 50 | 71 on women and girls in science, with a view to
(Invite Only) informing policy.
World Majlis | Changemakeher:

Advancing Diversity in the Tech World
Time & Venue
16:00 - 18:00
Terra Auditorium
Hybrid event
Description
changemakers get together to
discuss how we ensure that greater
numbers of gifted young women
pursue careers and leadership
roles in engineering and tech
industries.
l Theatre | Saudi Arabia : 16:00 - 16:30 Let your family experience the fun and excitement of a
Family Show 17:00 - 17:30 specially commissioned show from Saudi Arabia,
18:30 - 19:00 combining music, songs, puppetry, audience
* Subject to change

Salama's Secrets
Time & Venue

Evening
Al Wasl Plaza
Description
Rashid and Latifa's battle against
interaction.
collaborations.

Forum showcasing the opportunities and
l Conference | Guinea: 10:00 - 20:00
attractiveness of the Guinean business climate; the
Guinea Investment Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre
Hall 2A South forum is geared to promote investment in key
at Expo 2020 Dubai
urban renewal.
* Subject to change

Music | Hungary:
Bence Pálházi and His Friends
Time & Venue

14:00 - 14:30
Earth Stage
16:30 - 17:00
Sun Stage
Description
Treat yourself to an evening of
Hungarian folk music with a
Transylvanian twist. Their eclectic
style of instrumental folk music has
a huge following in dance houses
and folk pubs in Budapest - they're
much-loved regular performers on
the city’s circuit.
Indonesia Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
sunset, you will have the chance to enter one of
our interactive booths, create an avatar and watch
as it’s launched on to Al Wasl’s canvas where it will
l Music | Late Nights @ Expo 21:00 - 23:30 Be captivated by magical encounters created by local
Jubilee Stage and international artists, who are breaking barriers
between musical grenres and cultures, through
mashups and orginal artist collaborations.
* Subject to change

Everyday
around the world.

of Malaysia.
* Subject to change

WEEK 20 FOOD, AGRICULTURE &
LIVELIHOODS WEEK
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
13 - 19 February 2022 How do we sustainably grow food to meet

future demand?

l Conference | Guinea: 10:00 - 15:00 Forum showcasing the opportunities and

Guinea Investment Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre attractiveness of the Guinean business climate; the
at Expo 2020 Dubai Hall 2A South forum is geared to promote investment in key
urban renewal.
l National Day | Guinea 10:15 Celebrate Guinea and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Guinea Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Music | Guinea: Wontanara:

A Mixed Cultural Tour of Guinea
Time & Venue

20:00 - 22:00
Jubilee Stage
Description
Wontanara is an African word
meaning 'We are friends'. Their goal
is to create tolerant and
multicultural societies, respect for
diversity and global education,
through dance, circus, traditional
percussions and modern/urban
Guinean artists.

l Workshop | Kenya: 10:00 - 22:00 This forum brings together stakeholders in the
Kenya Flower Business Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre flower business from Kenya, the UAE and the
Hall 2A South greater GCC countries, providing business
matchmaking and growing opportunities for
buyers from the Middle East, and Kenyan flower
growers and exporters.
10:15 Celebrate Cuba and its Pavilion, with dedicated

l National Day | Cuba
* Subject to change

Guinea Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
l Special Event | Valentine’s Day 17:00 - 18:30 This show celebrates love as the engine of the
20:30 - 22:00 world. Love for our children, Love for friends, Love
Dubai Millennium for family, Love for one another, Love for our planet,
Amphitheatre Love for humanity. The very foundation, beauty,
and fulfilment of life. A universal language that ties
us together. Touching our hearts, lifting our spirits,
and generating a myriad of emotions.

10:00 - 22:00 This forum brings together stakeholders in the
l Workshop | Kenya:
Dubai Exhibition Centre flower business from Kenya, the UAE and the
Kenya Flower Business Forum
Hall 2A South greater GCC countries, providing business
matchmaking and growing opportunities for
buyers from the Middle East, and Kenyan flower
growers and exporters.
l National Day | Serbia 10:15 Celebrate Serbia and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Cuba Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Serbia Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
l World Majlis | Maker Spaces: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
21st Century Playgrounds: Spain Pavilion discuss the effectiveness of collaborative new
Creating New Entrepreneurship Hybrid event approaches such as fablabs, hacker-spaces and
and Innovation Approaches (in-person and virtual) maker-spaces in encouraging young people to take a
hands-on approach to creativity.
Music | Spain:
Lina Tur & Alba Ventura
Time & Venue
18:30 - 19:45
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
Enjoy Spanish music by Lina Tur
(Violin) and Alba Ventura (Piano).
Lina is winner of many global
awards, tours the world as a soloist
and is director of her ensemble.
Alba is a professor at the
Conservatori Superior de Musica
del Liceu in Barcelona.
* Subject to change

l Conference | Norway: 10:00 - 22:00 This conference looks at the development of

Developing a Sustainable Dubai Exhibition Centre sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and seafood,
Seafood Industry Hall 2A South focusing on the importance of clean oceans,
ocean management, value chain transparency,
and competence building. Of vital importance for
those in the industry.
l National Day | Kenya 10:15 Celebrate Kenya and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Dance | Kenya: African Circus & Dance

Extravaganza by the Sarakasi Allstars
Time & Venue

14:00 - 14:20
15:00 -15:20
16:00 - 16:20
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
The Sarakasi AllStars, a dynamic
dance troupe of 8 performers,
showcase the best in acrobatics
and dance from Kenya. Be
mesmerised by this 20 minute show,
where African cultural traditional
and contemporary dance is fused
with African style acrobatics.
Kenya Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,

l Conference | 10:00 - 20:00 A business networking event focusing on the
Russia: Russia Agrofood Dubai Exhibition Centre latest food technologies and how they are
Hall 2A South applied and supported by the leading Russian
food companies, an unmissable event bringing
together companies and entrepreneurs
working in the food industry today.
l National Day | Denmark 10:15 Celebrate Denmark and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Kosovo Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
* Subject to change

l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion on how innovative finance
Solving the Cash Flow Challenge The Hub, The Good Place models and technology can be leveraged to
for Small-hold Farmers Hybrid event improve farmer livelihoods.
l World Majlis | 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers

Farms of the Future: Australia Pavilion consider which future innovations will help farms
Feeding the Planet Hybrid event be more productive, while reducing their
with Technology (in-person and virtual) environmental impact.
l Music | Desert Beats 16:00 - 01:00 Celebrating the artists of desert-dwelling

Jubilee Stage people principally from the MENA Region but
embracing other cultures from Lebanon, Jordan,
Egypt and GCC. Uncovering the eclectic range
of music from Arabic Trap, Sham-step, Arabic
Rock Artists to appreciating the traditional
sound of Khaleeji music.
l National Day | Kosovo 16:15 Celebrate Kosovo and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Street Theatre | 17:30 - 18:00 A chance to witness an extraordinary tribute to

Spain: Mulïer Earth Plaza women and their desire to express themselves.
This award-winning show features five
dancers on stilts and explores the physical
limits with dance and balance, movement and
poetry, strength and emotions.
Music | Hungary:
Radics Ferenc and His Band
Time & Venue

19:00 - 21:00
Dubai Millennium
Amphitheatre
Description
A Hungarian folk ensemble led by this
top violinist. Their style is urban
gypsy and village folk music. Marvel
at the virtuoso performances with
all the force of village dances and
rhythms of this rich gypsy heritage -
now being revived in dance-houses.
* Subject to change

Kosovo Connect Centre leverage the presence of their Heads of State,

l National Day | Jamaica 10:15 Celebrate Jamaica and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Music | Hungary: 13:30 - 14:00 A Hungarian folk ensemble led by this top
Radics Ferenc and His Band 17:30 -18:00 violinist. Their style is urban gypsy and village
Sun Stage folk music. Marvel at the virtuoso
performances with all the force of village
dances and rhythms of this rich gypsy heritage
- now being revived in dance-houses.
l Country Business Briefings | 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations to
Jamaica Business leverage the presence of their Heads of States,
Connect Centre leaders and industry experts shed light on their
business opportunities, and cultivate valuable dialogue
and connections with a wide range of business
stakeholders visiting Expo 2020.
Weekend Moroccan Wadi Circle and society of Morocco, performed at
Popular Event weddings, parties and festivals throughout the
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Exploration of how knowledge of the source of a
How Products Have a Story The Hub, Good Place product can positively impact consumer behaviour.
(And Why People Should Know) Hybrid even

* Subject to change

l Street Theatre | 16:30 - 17:00 A chance to witness an extraordinary tribute to

Spain: Mulïer Earth Plaza women and their desire to express themselves.
This award-winning show features five
dancers on stilts and explores the physical
limits with dance and balance, movement and
poetry, strength and emotions.
Music | Myanmar: Myanmar Harp
Time & Venue

21:00 - 21:30
Earth Stage
Description
The Myanmar Harp (Saung-Gauk) is
the national musical instrument of
Myanmar. Evidence exists of it being
played since the 8th century,
exclusively used for chamber music
within the royal court. It will indeed be
a privilege to hear it here.

l Sustainability @ Expo | 10:00 - 13:00 Event that focuses on sustainable agricultural
Nature’s Harvest: The Nexus for practices through a local and global lens, highlights
Growing Sustainably People & Planet South the UAE’s food security agenda, and explores
for a Growing World (Invite Only) traditional and innovative forms of agriculture. It will
also highlight the integration of urban agriculture into
the Expo site and provide a platform for International
Participants to share how they have featured food and
agriculture in their pavilion and exhibition design.
l Conference | Bulgaria: 10:00 - 22:00 Join in on a conversation exploring technologies

Technologies in Agriculture Dubai Exhibition Centre and innovations in agriculture, plant biotechnology,
Hall 2A South genetic engineering, and ecosystem development
through the implementation of monitoring methods
and biological control.
* Subject to change

l National Day | South Sudan 10:15 Celebrate South Sudan and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Jamaica Business leverage the presence of their Heads of States,
Connect Centre leaders and industry experts shed light on their
l Cultures in Conversation | 12:00 - 16:00 Bringing a playful approach to the intrinsic link
Key Ingredients The Nexus for between food and culture, this event invites local
People & Planet and international artists, chefs, scientists and
curators to share their stories.
l Music | Hungary: 14:00 - 14:30 A Hungarian folk ensemble led by this top violinist.
Radics Ferenc and His Band Earth Stage Their style is urban gypsy and village folk music.
16:00 - 16:30 Marvel at the virtuoso performances with all the
Sun Stage force of village dances and rhythms of this rich gypsy
17:30 - 18:00 heritage - now being revived in dance-houses.
Sun Stage
20:30 - 21:00
The Stage

Street Theatre | Spain: Mulïer
Time & Venue

16:30 - 17:00
Earth Plaza
Description
A chance to witness an
extraordinary tribute to women and
their desire to express themselves.
This award-winning show features
five dancers on stilts and explores
the physical limits with dance and
balance, movement and poetry,
strength and emotions.
* Subject to change

South Sudan Connect Centre leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Everyday
around the world.

of Malaysia.
* Subject to change

WEEK 21 FOOD, AGRICULTURE &
LIVELIHOODS WEEK (contd)
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
20 - 28 February 2022 How do we sustainably grow food to meet

future demand?

l Next Gen World Majlis | 10:00 - 13:00 Discussion between young adults and thought
You are What You Eat: Terra Auditorium leaders on how future generations will eat,
The Role of Food in Our Lives Hybrid event what will drive their decisions (e.g., health,
(in-person and virtual) ethics), and whether they will seek
self-sufficiency by growing their own food?
l SDG | Good Food for All (Flagship) 10:00 - 18:00 Event that convenes chefs, policymakers,
Dubai Exhibition Centre entrepreneurs, youth advocates and thought
Hall 2A South leaders to raise awareness around the issue of
Hybrid event food security for human progress.
l National Day | Myanmar 10:15 Celebrate Myanmar and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
World Majlis | The Value of Food:

Rethinking the Cycle of Food Waste
Time & Venue

16:00 - 18:00
Terra Auditorium
Hybrid event
Description
changemakers exchange ideas on
how we can make food supply
chains more efficient, reduce waste
and, in turn, tackle both obesity and
starvation.
l Women’s Pavilion Programme | 16:00 - 18:00 Stories and accounts of the catalytic role
Arab Women Leading the Way Women's Pavilion played throughout history by women from the
in Food Security, Nutrition Hybrid event Arab and Islamic world in the spheres of food
and Agriculture (in-person and virtual) security, nutrition and agriculture.
* Subject to change

Time & Venue

09:00 - 17:00
Hall 1A North
Hybrid event
Description
Highlighting business opportunities,
cutting-edge technologies and
progress achieved by the UAE,
participating countries and Expo
Partners relevant to Food,
Agriculture & Livelihoods.
l Spotlights on Africa | 10:00 - 18:00 Spotlight on the opportunities and challenges that
Spotlighting the Sahel: The Nexus for exist in the Sahel region, with special emphasis on
Climate-resilient Solutions People & Planet the Great Green Wall Initiative, assessing its progress
for Greater Food Security North and South and identifying areas of action to accelerate shared
Hybrid event prosperity in the region.
l National Day | Uruguay 10:15 Celebrate Uruguay and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Best Practice Area Programming | 14:30 - 15:30 Spotlighting Development Solutions that have
Unearthing Solutions for The Nexus for delivered improved outcomes in food security
the Future of Food, Agriculture People & Planet and livelihood development, food value chains,
and Livelihoods 15:00 - 16:00 and farming.
l Women’s Pavilion Programme | 15:00 - 16:30 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Women’s World Majlis: From Women's Pavilion consider how to promote gender-equitable
Farmer to Boss Lady: Developing Hybrid event employment and decision-making in the food and
a Gender-equitable Agriculture Sector (in-person and virtual) agriculture sector.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Discussion of the capabilities and accuracy of data
Bringing Farmers and The Hub, in the agriculture sector, and different methods of
Growers the Right Data The Good Place using data science to facilitate maximum
Hybrid event agricultural output.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 17:30 - 18:15 How digital platforms are being leveraged to
Simplifying Agricultural The Hub, bring demand and confidence to smallholder
Supply Chains (And How Tech Can Help) The Good Place farmers.
Hybrid event
20:00 - 22:00 A curated music and poetry night from this

l Talks, Lectures, Comedy |
Dubai Millennium gathering of world renowned and emerging
Saudi Arabia: Poetry Series
Amphitheatre poets from the KSA, the Gulf and the wider
Arabic-speaking world, performing together in
a 2 hour poetry slam mixed up with music from
the KSA House band.
* Subject to change

l Spotlights on Africa | 10:00 - 18:00 Spotlight on the opportunities and challenges that
Spotlighting the Sahel: The Nexus for exist in the Sahel region, with special emphasis on
Climate-resilient Solutions People & Planet the Great Green Wall Initiative, assessing its progress
for Greater Food Security North and South and identifying areas of action to accelerate shared
Hybrid event prosperity in the region.
l National Day | Saint Lucia 10:15 Celebrate Saint Lucia and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Best Practice Area Programming | 14:30 - 15:30 Spotlighting development solutions that have
Unearthing Solutions for The Nexus delivered improved outcomes in food security and
the Future of Food, Agriculture for People & Planet livelihood development, food value chains, and
and Livelihoods 15:00 - 16:00 farming.
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Global solutions for ensuring food security and
Pushing the Boundaries The Hub, livelihoods in marginalised communities.
of Agriculture The Good Place
Hybrid event
(in-person and online)
l World Majlis | Food for Thought: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
How Will We Eat in the Future? Italy Pavilion consider the ways in which innovations in how we
Hybrid event grow and consume food will define diet and
(in-person and virtual) nutrition in the coming decades.
l National Day | 16:15 Celebrate North Macedonia and its Pavilion,

North Macedonia Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its
l Country Business Briefings | Business The platform will enable countries & organisations to
Saint Lucia Connect Centre leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
l Country Business Briefings | Business The platform will enable countries & organisations to
North Macedonia Connect Centre leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
Conference | Norway:
Norway Ocean Business Forums Time & Venue
10:00 - 22:00
Hall 2A South
Description
Join this vital conference sharing
ideas on business opportunities in
the ocean industries, as the world
and this sector head towards a shift
to greener and more sustainable
ways of conducting business in
these industries.
* Subject to change

l National Day | Norway 10:15 Celebrate Norway and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
North Macedonia Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
l Reaching the Last Mile | 10:30 - 19:00 The World Food Programme’s Innovation Hub
Innovation Challenge The Nexus for Programme will present solutions and approaches
for Zero Hunger People & Planet for reducing hunger and increasing food security.
North and South
Hybrid event
l Best Practice Area Programming | 14:30 - 15:30 Spotlighting development Solutions that have
Unearthing Solutions for The Nexus delivered improved outcomes in food security
the Future of Food, Agriculture for People & Planet and livelihood development, food value chains,
and Livelihoods 15:00-16:00 and farming.
l Country Business 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations to
Briefing | Norway Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
l Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion spotlighting solutions across
Innovations Bringing an end The Hub, the world that prevent food waste - from
to Food Waste The Good Place farming to consumption.
Hybrid event
(in-person and online)
l Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 18:45 Casual gathering bringing together Expo Live
The Hub, Global Innovators present during this week, as
The Good Place well as members from the greater start-up and
(Invite Only) social impact ecosystem in the region.
19:30 - 22:30 Facilitated conversations among high-level,

l Ministerial Dinner
agenda around food security, agriculture and
livelihoods, and to mark the UAE’s Golden
Jubilee celebration.
Conference | Maldives:
Invest in the Maldives: Time & Venue
Sustainable Tourism - Fishing, Agriculture & Food 10:00 - 13:00
Hall 2A South
Description
Join this vital conference sharing
ideas on business opportunities in
the ocean industries, as the world
and this sector head towards a shift
to greener and more sustainable
ways of conducting business in
these industries.
* Subject to change

l National Day | Cyprus 10:15 Celebrate Cyprus and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Madagascar Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State, leaders
connections with a wide range of business
l SDG | Smallholder Farming: 10:30 - 18:30 Event that spotlights best practice in smallholder
Exploring Women’s Roles in Women’s Pavilion farming and enhanced socio-economic outcomes for
Agriculture and Enterprise Hybrid event women. This includes exploring the role smallholder
in-person and virtual) women play in agriculture and enterprise development
across coffee, cocoa and tea value chains.
Dignified Storytelling |
Beyond Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods
Time & Venue

15:00 - 17:30
The Nexus for
People & Planet North
Hybrid event
Description
Listen in as storytellers,
communication experts and
development practitioners share
and discuss stories about the
vital role of agriculture, food and
livelihoods in sustaining life
around the world.
l Country Business Briefing | Cyprus 16:00 - 19:00 The platform will enable countries & organisations to
Business leverage the presence of their Heads of State, leaders
Madagascar Business leverage the presence of Heads of State, leaders
l National Day | Madagascar 16:15 Celebrate Madagascar and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
* Subject to change

l Music | Saudi Arabia: 19:30 - 21:00 Bring the family to a show with an eclectic mix
Saudi Variety Show Dubai Millennium of comedy, music, spoken word, prizes,
Amphitheatre quizzes, sketches and audience participation.
This fun, interactive, and hugely enjoyable event
features some of the best talent and biggest
names in the Middle East.
collaborations.
Workshop | São Tomé and Príncipe:

Biological Coffee
Time & Venue

10:00 - 10:30
Terra Auditorium
Description
The Biological Coffee Cooperative
(CECAFEB) are a cooperative of
coffee growers in Sao Tome and
Principe. Hear from a representative
how they produce some of the best,
organically-farmed, fair trade coffee
in the world. Wake up and smell the
coffee!
* Subject to change

l National Day | Kuwait 10:15 Celebrate Kuwait and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l Workshop | São Tomé and Príncipe: 11:00 - 11:30 An educational workshop with a representative
Pepper & Vanilla Workshop Terra Auditorium from the Pepper and Vanilla Cooperative of Sao
Tome and Principe. Learn about their
experiences in producing superior quality pepper
and vanilla products for the world market.
l Music | Hungary: 12:00 - 12:30 Formed by these young musicians’ urge to

Kováts Gergö Quartet Earth Stage explore the fields of Hungarian folk tradition and
19:00 - 21:00 modern jazz, these virtuoso performers are one of
Dubai Millennium the most radical formations of the contemporary
Amphitheatre Hungarian music scene. Experience a true force
of modern music.
Weekend Moroccan Wadi Circle and society of Morocco, performed at weddings,
Popular Event parties and festivals throughout the country. As a
visitor to Expo 2020 Dubai, you can experience a
captivating display of fascinating styles of
Moroccan dance.
l Theatre | Saudi Arabia : 16:00 - 16:30 Let your family experience the fun and
Family Show 17:00 - 17:30 excitement of a specially commissioned show
18:30 - 19:00 from Saudi Arabia, combining music, songs,
Earth Stage puppetry, audience participation and digital
screen content. A dazzling cultural
entertainment experience for all the family!
collaborations.
* Subject to change

l Conference | Kenya: 10:00 - 22:00 Essential for those with an interest in fruit and
Fruits and Vegetables Dubai Exhibition Centre vegetables. Kenya showcases its trade opportunities
Business Forum Hall 2A South to the world, including visitors to the Kenya Pavilion
and the UAE business community. It’s part of its aim
of enhancing and diversifying its economy.
l National Day | Tanzania 10:15 Celebrate Tanzania and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
Music | Hungary: Kováts Gergö Quartet

Time & Venue
12:00 - 12:30
17:00 - 17:30
Earth Stage
Description
Formed by these young musicians’
urge to explore the fields of
Hungarian folk tradition and modern
jazz, these virtuoso performers are
one of the most radical formations
of the contemporary Hungarian
music scene. Experience a true force
of modern music.
l Sports Participation | Malaysia: 17:30 - 19:30 This outdoor kite flying event is a fun activity to
MyButterfly Kites Flying Al Forsan Park engage the community - particularly the youth. It
will be held every last weekend of each month
during Expo 2020 Dubai and have capacity for up to
50 participants. So come on down, the sky's the limit.
* Subject to change

Nasheed Al Wasl
Time & Venue

11:00 - 11:30
13:00 - 13:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
together UAE school students for a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
perform extracts from Al Wasl

l National Day | Benin 10:15 Celebrate Benin and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
l National Day | 16:15 Celebrate Papua New Guinea and its Pavilion,
Papua New Guinea Al Wasl Plaza with dedicated programmes and celebrate its
Everyday
l Daily Parade 12:45 Each day, the “Colours of the World” Parade will welcome
Ghaf Avenue countries to Expo 2020 Dubai and treat audiences to a
unique cultural fusion experience. The Parade is a vibrant,
colourful moving celebration featuring performers and
musicians that radiates energy and brings a blast of fun
to daytime visitors. Throughout the course of Expo 2020
Dubai, each participating nation will celebrate a National
blending the culture of the UAE with other cultures from
around the world.

of Malaysia.
* Subject to change

MARCH
2022
Weeks 22 - 26
WEEK 22
1 - 5 March 2022

Tuesday, 1 March 2022
 Conference | Russia: Russia Creates 10:00 - 22:00 A business event aimed at bringing together creative
Dubai Exhibition Centre leaders and professionals from different industries to
Hall 2A South showcase the best examples of business solutions
utilised in the Russian market.
 National Day | Romania 10:15 Celebrate Romania and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Country Business Briefing | Romania 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Music | Israel: The Jerusalem Orchestra

East & West
Time & Venue

20:00 - 22:00
Description
Enjoy a fusion of the Middle
East, Andalusia and Maghreb.
The musicians in this orchestra
are from 3 cultural and religious
orders, playing Arab instruments,
graduates of music academies
of the former USSR and Israeli
musicians of the young generation.
* Subject to change

Wednesday, 2 March 2022
Time & Venue

Conference | Russia: Russia Creates 10:00 - 22:00
Hall 2A South
Description
A business event aimed at bringing
together creative leaders and
professionals from different
industries to showcase the best
examples of business solutions
utilised in the Russian market.
 National Day | Ethiopia 10:15 Celebrate Ethiopia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Saudi Arabia: 16:30 - 17:00 At the core of every Sixteen Series event is a
Sixteen Series (Books & Publishing - Emirates 17:30 - 18:00 practical live session of 40-90 minutes e.g. a
Lit Festival) 18:30 - 19:00 workshop, lecture demonstration or interactive
Opportunity Forum presentation.
 Country Business Briefing | Ethiopia Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Thursday, 3 March 2022

 International Day | World Wildlife Day Full Day On World Wildlife Day, Expo 2020 Dubai will advocate
Site Wide for living in harmony with nature, protecting
biodiversity and saving our fast-dwindling wildlife
from extinction. Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of
Climate Change and Environment, and UNEP (United
Nations Environment Programme).
 National Day | Burkina Faso 10:15 Celebrate Burkina Faso and its Pavilion, with dedicated
World Wildlife Day |

Specialist Event
Time & Venue
10:30 - 13:30
North and South
(Invite Only)
Description
Series of specialist/practitioner
events bringing together Expo’s
Partner ecosystem to discuss key
topics under the wildlife theme.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefing | Paraguay 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 World Wildlife Day | 13:00 - 17:00 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate World
People-facing Flagship Event Terra Auditorium Wildlife Day, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role
Hybrid event (in-person in the area, and highlighting Expo Participant best
and virtual) practices and success stories.
 National Day | Moldova 16:15 Celebrate Moldova and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 World Wildlife Day | Youth Circle 18:00 - 20:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
50 | 71 wildlife, with a view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)
 Country Business Briefing | Moldova Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Friday, 4 March 2022

 National Day | Paraguay 10:15 Celebrate Paraguay and its Pavilion, with dedicated
* Subject to change

Dance | Spain: Daniel Ligorio

“Music from Spain”
Time & Venue

18:30 - 20:00
Description
Join us in a concert paying tribute
to Spain, presenting the grandeur
of its classical music and also
the celebration of castanets as
a representative instrument of
Spanish music. A show where
Spanish classical music and
Flamenco come together in dance.
 Country Business Briefing | Moldova Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Saturday, 5 March 2022

 National Day | Dominican Republic 10:15 Celebrate Dominican Republic and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
* Subject to change

Mascot Film
Time & Venue

17:00 - 17:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
 Country Business Briefing | Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Dominican Republic to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,
* Subject to change

Everyday
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

WEEK 23
6 - 12 March 2022

Sunday, 6 March 2022
 National Day | Croatia 10:15 Celebrate Croatia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Music | Croatia: Starovinsko Singing
Time & Venue

13:30 - 14:00
Sea Stage
Description
A rare chance to see traditional
‘old style’ singing from Dalmatia
and the Dalmatian Hinterland. This
concert is performed by 2 female
singers, and the style of singing is
listed by UNESCO as an Intangible
Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent
Safeguarding.
 Music | Croatia: National Day 14:00 - 14:30 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
Earth Stage society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
 Dance | Croatia: 14:00 - 14:30 Be mesmerised by the skills of Croatia’s most

Football Freestyle Performance 16:00 - 16:30 successful freestyle footballer. Miran creatively
17:30 - 18:00 combines football tricks, dance, acrobatics and
Sea Plaza music, to delight and amaze onlookers. He even
employs his artful mastery to compete with
opponents!
 Music | Croatia: A Cappella Singing 14:00 - 17:30 Marvel in a double-bill event. To kick off, A.K.A., Croatia’s
Jubilee Stage only contemporary Acappella band, perform their
famous covers, followed by the Lado ensemble,
comprising 10 musicians and 17 dancers in authentic
national costumes, in a journey through Croatia.
 Music | Croatia: Ojkanje Singing 15:00 - 15:30 Marvel in the harmony that is Ojkanje, a two-part
Earth Stage singing tradition found in the Croatian regions of the
Dalmatian hinterland. It’s performed by two or more
singers (male or female) using a distinctive voice-
shaking technique created by the throat.
* Subject to change

Dance | Croatia:
Urban Dance Performance Time & Venue
15:00 - 15:30
19:00 - 19:30
Earth Plaza
Description
Atomic Dance Factory is a non-
profit art organisation whose
activity is the popularization of
urban dance techniques among
children and youth. This dance
club was founded in order to
promote, develop and improve
dance techniques: street jazz, hip
hop, break dance as well as to
encourage young people to spend
their free time productively in order
to have higher self awareness
levels.
 Music | Croatia: El. Harmonica Performance 15:00 - 15:30 Martin Kutnar is not only musically and technically
17:30 - 18:00 very talented, he has also the talent of being a
Sun Stage showman in an elegant and artistic way! Every minute
of his contact with audience was extremely powerful
and emotional. Martin has captivated audiences
and critics alike with his musicality, charisma and
dynamic performances. His virtuosity and versatility
in the classical and contemporary repertoire has
transformed the way we hear the instrument.
Music | Croatia: Istrian Scale
Time & Venue

16:00 - 16:30
Earth Stage
Description
Be fascinated and entranced by
this unique folk music from the
Istrian peninsula. Istrian folk music
is based on a distinctive six-tone
musical scale, which two musicians
will be performing on traditional
instruments; a sopele and shawm,
played in unison.
 Dance | Croatia: 16:30 - 17:00 Klapa singing is a multipart singing tradition of the
Etno Singing - Men’s Klapa Performance Sea Stage southern Croatian regions of Dalmatia. It is signed to
UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Multipart singing, a capella homophonic singing, oral
tradition and simple music making are its main features.
* Subject to change

 Music | Croatia: 17:00 - 17:30 This jazz, classical drummer and percussionist has
Glass Bottles Performance 18:30 - 19:00 played with top orchestras and ensembles, and
Earth Stage composes music for theatre. His repertoire includes
playing on an instrument made of glass bottles; a
bottlephone. Ante Gelo accompanies on guitar.
Be in awe.
 Music | Croatia: Dude Five Voiced 18:30 - 19:00 Don’t miss a mesmerising performance of the ‘five-
The Stage voiced dude’, a traditional Croatian bagpipe, similar
to the Scottish bagpipe. Of all the instruments that
belong to the class of bagpipes, none are as unique
and so rich in sound as the Croatian ‘dude’.
 Music | Croatia: Electro-Ethno Performance 20:00 - 22:30 A diverse music event awaits in this line-up of three
Jubilee Stage groups. Martin Kutnar, on his accordion, mixing
classical and contemporary music. Lado Electro, a
group of 10 female singers and 2 DJs, then Zprešić
Boys, a band from Zagreb, famous for football songs.
 Street Theatre | Croatia: 20:00 - 23:30 Prepare to be mesmerized by this unique and
Graffiter Performance Al Forsan Park amazing performance combining art and music
in spectacular fashion. It comprises of two world-
famous graffiti performers, Lonac and Lunar who will
be spraying live on a canvas with a DJ playing while
they paint.
 Music | Croatia: World Famous Performer(s) 20:30 - 22:30 You’re in for a magnificent evening of diverse music
Dubai Millennium from Croatia in this collection of Live performances
Amphitheatre from a trio of Groups and artists; Cellist Ana Rucner,
Pianist Maksim Mrvica and A.K.A. Crescendo. All are
renowned performers throughout the world.
 Country Business Briefing | Croatia Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
Monday, 7 March 2022

 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | New Zealand: 10:00 - 22:00 ChangeMakeHer's mission is to inspire, empower
ChangemakeHer Hall 2A South and equip girls to develop their STEM, leadership
and entrepreneurial skills to become the future's
changemakers. Hear these inspiring, diverse
youngsters share their uplifting stories of
transformation.
 National Day | Somalia 10:15 Celebrate Somalia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Dance | Croatia: 12:00 - 12:30 Be mesmerised by the skills of Croatia’s most

Football Freestyle Performance 14:00 - 14:30 successful freestyle footballer. Miran creatively
16:00 - 16:30 combines football tricks, dance, acrobatics and
17:30 - 18:00 music, to delight and amaze onlookers. He even
Earth Plaza employs his artful mastery to compete with
opponents!
 Music | Croatia: Mix Performance 13:00 - 13:30 Don’t miss this line-up: male and female singers
13:30 - 14:00 performing a piece called Snočka sam tidraga from
14:00 - 14:30 the North of Croatia, Atomic Dance Factory-youth
14:30 - 15:00 orientated dance, Zprešić Boys-football cheering
2020 Plaza songs and contemporary cappella group A.K.A.
Crescendo.
* Subject to change

 Music | Croatia: Glass Bottles Performance 13:30 - 14:00 This jazz, classical drummer and percussionist has
16:30 - 17:00 played with top orchestras and ensembles, and
Sea Stage composes music for theatre. His repertoire includes
playing on an instrument made of glass bottles; a
bottlephone. Ante Gelo accompanies on guitar.
Be in awe.
 Music | Croatia: El. Harmonica Performance 13:30 - 14:00 Martin Kutnar is not only musically and techiqually
16:00 - 16:30 very talented, he has also the talent of being a
Sun Plaza showman in an elegant and artistic way! Every
minute of his contact with audience was extremely
powerful and emotional. Martin has captivated
audiences and critics alike with his musicality,
charisma and dynamic performances. His virtuosity
and versatility in the classical and contemporary
repertoire has transformed the way we hear the
instrument.
 Music | Croatia: Ojkanje Singing 14:00 - 14:30 Marvel in the harmony that is Ojkanje, a two-part
Earth Stage singing tradition found in the Croatian regions of
the Dalmatian hinterland. It’s performed by two or
more singers (male or female) using a distinctive voice-
shaking technique created by the throat.
Dance | Croatia:
Etno Singing - Men’s Klapa Performance
Time & Venue

14:30 - 15:00
Sea Stage
Description
Klapa singing is a multipart singing
tradition of the southern Croatian
regions of Dalmatia. It is signed to
UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. Multipart
singing, a capella homophonic
singing, oral tradition and simple
music making are its main features.
 Music | Croatia: Folklore Performance 20:30 - 22:00 Be charmed and enchanted by a rich and diverse
Dubai Millennium performance of Croatian traditions. Among the
Amphitheatre performers are 37 dancers who also sing as they
perform, and are accompanied by a group of
15 musicians who play traditional and classical
instruments.
* Subject to change

 International Day | International Women’s Day 10:00 - 19:00 During International Women’s Day, Expo 2020
Dubai Exhibition Centre will host a forum, co-curated with Cartier, that
Hall 2A South brings together governments, corporations, and
changemakers to deliberate on silent or invisible
gender-based discrimination in professional
settings. The forum aims to inspire stakeholders to
commit to adopting practices and policies dedicated
to gender equality and women’s leadership..
 National Day | Ghana 10:15 Celebrate Ghana and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Music | New Zealand: 18:00 - 20:00 Get into a foot-tapping Kiwi groove with iconic
Sounds of Aotearoa - Ardijah and Dubai Millennium New Zealand music group Ardijah and the mesmerising
Annie Crummer Amphitheatre singer/songwriter Annie Crummer. Experience the
combined musical magic of R&B, funk, psychedlic
folk and the unique flavour of Polynesian rhthyms.
 Music | Firdaus Orchestra 20:00 - 21:30 The Firdaus Orchestra is a pioneering women's
Jubilee Stage ensemble developed exclusively for Expo 2020
Dubai. The composer is set to forge new musical
paths with female musicians in the Arab World.
Members will be mentored by A.R. Rahman and will
perform at major events and celebrations during
Expo 2020 Dubai.
 Music | Hungary: 20:30 - 22:30 Prepare to be dazzled by a phenomenon of the

Edina Szirtes Mókus and Her Band Dubai Millennium Hungarian world music scene. Singing and on violin,
Amphitheatre her music crosses stylistic boundaries; merging
classical, world music (ethno) and jazz. She has
collaborated with many top Hungarian groups and
performers.

 Conference | Botswana: 10:00 - 22:00 An opportunity for investors with an interest in
Botswana Investment and Trade Conference Dubai Exhibition Centre Africa. This conference aims to promote investments
Hall 2A South in Botswana to international investors in targeted
sectors. It will provide information about Botswana’s
investment environment and flag opportunities.
 National Day | Albania 10:15 Celebrate Albania and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Country Business Briefing | Albania 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Saudi Arabia: 17:00 - 17:30 At the core of every Sixteen Series event is a
Sixteen Series (Music) 18:00 - 18:30 practical live session of 40-90 minutes e.g. a
19:00 - 19:30 workshop, lecture demonstration or interactive
Opportunity Forum presentation.
* Subject to change

Music | New Zealand: Sounds of
Aotearoa - Ardijah and Annie Crummer
Time & Venue

18:00 - 20:00
Description
Get into a foot-tapping Kiwi groove
with iconic New Zealand music
group Ardijah and the mesmerising
singer/songwriter Annie Crummer.
Experience the combined musical
magic of R&B, funk, psychedlic
folk and the unique flavour of
Polynesian rhthyms.
 Music | Hungary: 19:00 - 21:00 Your chance to find out why, in 2020, Mónika
Mónika Lakatos & Romengo Jubilee Stage Lakatos, a self-taught singer, became the first
Hungarian and first Gipsy Soloist in the world to win
the Womex Artist Award. She has performed with
Romengo since 2004, playing Hungarian Olah-
Gypsy music.

 National Day | Argentina 10:15 Celebrate Argentina and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Conference | Russia: Fashion 12:00 - 18:00 A business networking event where key industry
Dubai Exhibition Centre leaders will meet to debate issues facing the Russian
Hall 2A South fashion sector. A great opportunity to engage
with designers, investors and broader fashion
communities, showcasing businesses with high
growth potential.
 Expo Live Lead Event | 13:00 - 17:00 Closed networking event for Global Innovators, Non-
Legacy Fund Launch Event Dubai Exhibition Centre official Partners, Commercial Partners, International
Hall 2A North Participants, Government entities, investors,
(Invite Only) accelerators and media. The event will also
announce the future of Expo Live.
 Music | Island Beats 16:00 - 1:00 Uniting all the islands in the world under one musical
Jubilee Stage banner. Philippines, Trinidad & Tobago, even Ireland
and Australia, no island is too small nor too big to
be represented in this event. With reggae, calypso &
dub, amongst various other genres this is going to
be a festival full of movement.
 National Day | Afghanistan 16:15 Celebrate Afghanistan and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
* Subject to change

Dance | Spain: La Maldición de los

Hombres Malboro / The curse of
Malboro men
Time & Venue

20:00 - 22:00
Description
A dance performance about
toxic masculinity. It’s a humorous,
sometimes sarcastic take on the
emotional capacity of men and
women. This show has spent 4
years touring Spain, collecting
numerous awards along the way.
When you see the show,
you’ll see why.

 National Day | Trinidad and Tobago 10:15 Celebrate Trinidad and Tobago and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
* Subject to change

Theatre | Saudi Arabia : Time & Venue
16:00 - 16:30
Family Show 17:00 - 17:30
18:30 - 19:00
Earth Stage
Description
Let your family experience the
fun and excitement of a specially
commissioned show from Saudi
Arabia, combining music, songs,
puppetry, audience participation
and digital screen content. A
dazzling cultural entertainment
experience for all the family!
 Dance | United States: iLuminate 16:00 - 16:30 Enjoy a fantastic fusion of technology and dance
18:00 - 18:30 with performers in electrified glow-in-the-dark
20:00 - 20:30 suits performing dynamic routines. iLuminate have
Dubai Exhibition Centre appeared on many hit TV shows, including Dancing
Hall 2A South with the Stars, the X-Factor and MTV’s Video Music
Awards.
 Country Business Briefing | Business The platform will enable countries & organisations
Trinidad and Tobago Connect Centre to leverage the presence of their Heads of State,

 National Day | Cameroon 10:15 Celebrate Cameroon and its Pavilion, with dedicated
talent.
 Dance | Morocco: Weekend Moroccan 14:00 - 14:30 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
Popular Event Wadi Circle society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
* Subject to change

Awards.
Everyday
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

WEEK 23
13 - 19 March 2022

 National Day | Botswana 10:15 Celebrate Botswana and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefing | Botswana 10:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Nasheed Al Wasl
Time & Venue

11:00 - 11:30
13:00 - 13:30
Jubilee Stage
Description
together UAE school students for
a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to perform extracts from Al Wasl
Awards.

 Conference | African Union: 10:00 - 22:00 The African Union CEO’s roundtable will be a
African CEO Roundtable Dubai Exhibition Centre two-day event showcasing potential areas of
Hall 2A South investments in Africa, and will provide space to
network and forge sustainable partnerships between
African Private Sector companies and the world. Not
to be missed.
 National Day | Zimbabwe 10:15 Celebrate Zimbabwe and its Pavilion, with dedicated
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefing | Zimbabwe 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Music | Hungary: Parno Graszt Concert

Time & Venue
20:00 - 21:00
Description
Prepare for a “massive blast of
energy!” This lively Gipsy band from
Eastern Europe shook the world
when their 1st album ‘Hit The Piano’
reached No 7 in the World Music
Charts Europe. They sing in English
and Romani - sometimes even
both at the same time!
Conference | African Union: Time & Venue

10:00 - 22:00
African CEO Roundtable
Hall 2A South
Description
The African Union CEO’s roundtable
will be a two-day event showcasing
potential areas of investments in
Africa, and will provide space to
network and forge sustainable
partnerships between African
Private Sector companies and the
world. Not to be missed.
 National Day | Mauritius 10:15 Celebrate Zimbabwe and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Music | Hungary: 19:00 - 21:00 Enjoy a musical treat with this multi-talented
Szarka Tamás and His Band Dubai Millennium performer and his Hungarian folk band, Ghymes. He
Amphitheatre plays on numerous instruments, including the violin,
koboz (Hungarian lute), guitar, contrabass, fretless
bass, percussion, bass drum and a zither.

 Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs National Brand Full Day This forum focuses on innovation. It aims to
Exchange and Development Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre strengthen relations between Chinese and Arab
Doopa Shibo Cultural (Beijing) Co Ltd entrepreneurs by creating a networking platform for
For more information please contact:
Li Shuxiang on 452832118@qq.com
* Subject to change

 Honour Day | Gulf Cooperation Council 10:15 Honour the GCC and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Music | Seychelles: Seychelles Kamtole 20:00 - 22:00 Delight in an exquisite and enchanting performance
Traditional Jubilee Stage of ballroom dances inherited from France. The
performance incorporates various styles of dance
inspired by the royal court of Louis XIV.

 National Day | Ireland 10:15 Celebrate Ireland and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Country Business Briefing | Ireland 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Music | Ireland: A Celebration of Irish Music 19:00 - 21:00 Feel the irresistible rhythm of this vocal and
Jubilee Stage instrumental performance, showcasing the
significance of music on everyday life in Ireland. Be
transported to the Emerald Isle by a combination of
traditional instruments, dance, song and storytelling.
 Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs National Brand Full Day This forum focuses on innovation. It aims to
Exchange and Development Forum Exhibition Centre strengthen relations between Chinese and Arab
Doopa Shibo Cultural (Beijing) Co Ltd entrepreneurs by creating a networking platform for
For more information please contact:
Li Shuxiang on 452832118@qq.com
* Subject to change

 National Day | Hungary 10:15 Celebrate Hungary and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture.
 Music | Iran: Folk Music Band 11:00 - 11:30 Norouz new year celebration by Iranian folk music
21:00 - 21:30 group.
The Bowl
 Haq Al Laila 16:00 - 20:00 Haq Al Laila “For this Night” takes place on the 15th
Al Forsan Park of Shabaan the eighth month of the Islamic calendar
in anticipation of the coming month of Ramadan. To
mark the occasion, children dress up in traditional
clothing and carry colourful woven bags and
proceed to go around from one house to another
singing specific songs linked to hundreds of years
of tradition asking for ‘Haq al Laila’ such as candy,
nuts or money. Expo will celebrate Haq Al Laila
with children and families alike in a fun, exciting and
unique event in Al Forsan park to promote the values
of giving and sharing.
Salama’s Secrets
Time & Venue

Evening
Al Wasl Plaza
Description
Rashid and Latifa’s battle against
interaction.
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefing | Hungary Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations

 National Day | Holy See 10:15 Celebrate Holy See and its Pavilion, with dedicated
21:00 - 21:30 group.
The Bowl
 Dance | Morocco: Weekend Moroccan 14:00 - 14:30 Music and dance are at the heart of the culture and
Popular Event Wadi Circle society of Morocco, performed at weddings, parties
Music | Hungary:
Time & Venue
Havasi Symphonic 20:00 - 22:00
Concert Show Jubilee Stage
Description
World-famous Hungarian pianist
and contemporary composer
Balázs Havasi brings his show,
part of the Hungarian National
Festival event series, to thrill the
Expo audience. His concert at the
Shanghai World Expo Center was
seen by 200 million viewers.
* Subject to change

 Music | Estonia: Concert of Nöep 20:00 - 22:00 Celebrate Estonian National Day with indie-electro
Dubai Millennium pop act NOËP (Andres Kõpper). With almost 7 million
Amphitheatre Spotify hits for his debut song, he's amassed huge
acclaim across Europe, such as Positivus Festival in
Latvia and Waves Festival in Slovakia.
Everyday
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

WEEK 24 WATER WEEK
How will we protect our most precious resource
today, for tomorrow?
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
20 - 26 March 2022

 International Day | Full Day International Day of Happiness will call on people to
International Day of Happiness Site Wide act collectively to promote happiness and wellbeing,
while highlighting the importance of creating a more
inclusive, sustainable and equitable world to achieve
happier societies. Co-curated with the UAE Ministry
of Community Development.
 International Day | Full Day Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate International
International Francophonie Day Site Wide Francophonie Day by promoting the beauty of
culture and language, uniting people from across the
world, and creating an environment of solidarity that
encourages further global development. Co-curated
with Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.
 International Day of Happiness | 10:00 - 13:00 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing

Planet South topics under the happiness theme.
and virtual)
(Invite Only)
 National Day | Estonia 10:15 Celebrate Estonia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
21:00 - 21:30 group.
The Bowl
 Nasheed Al Wasl 11:00 - 11:30 In a series of 30-minute choral concerts, Nasheed

13:00 - 13:30 Al Wasl brings together UAE school students
Jubilee Stage for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform
extracts from Al Wasl Opera on the Jubilee Stage,
 International Francophonie Day | 12:00 - 16:00 Public event to raise awareness of and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & International Francophonie Day.
Planet North
and virtual)
 International Day of Happiness | 14:00 - 17:30 Public event to raise awareness and celebrate
People-facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & International Day of Happiness, spotlighting the
Planet South UAE’s leadership role in the area, and highlighting
Hybrid event (in-person Expo Participant best practices and success stories.
and virtual)
 World Majlis | The Other Final Frontier: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Undiscovered Wonders of the Ocean Terra Auditorium consider the fact that less than five per cent of sea
Hybrid event (in-person floors have been mapped, and ask what exploration
and virtual) of the remaining 95 per cent might present to
humankind in terms of economic and resource
opportunities.
* Subject to change

 International Day of Happiness | 18:00 - 20:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
Youth Circle 50 | 71 happiness and wellbeing, with a view to informing
(Invite Only) policy.
Music | Estonia: Estonian Voices
Time & Venue

18:00 - 19:00
Description
Celebrate the National Day of
Estonia at the main event in
their cultural programme - the
award-winning Estonian Voices,
an experimental vocal ensemble,
whose range includes jazz, classical
and folk music. One of the most
unique sounding bands in Europe.

 International Day | Mother’s Day Full Day This special Mother’s Day celebration will be held
Site Wide across the Expo 2020 site and will honour the
original intention of Mother’s Day by focusing on the
wellbeing and health of mothers. Aligned with Expo
2020 Dubai’s Women’s Pavilion Programme, the Day
will be anchored by a People-facing Flagship Event
(see separate listing).
 Mother’s Day | People-facing Flagship Event 10:00 - 13:30 Public event to raise awareness of and celebrate
The Nexus for People & Mother’s Day.
Planet North and South
and virtual)
 National Day | Czech Republic 10:15 Celebrate Czech Republic and its Pavilion, with
culture & talent.
 Best Practice Area Programming | 10.00 - 13.00 Spotlighting development solutions that have
Spotlighting Solutions Around Water The Nexus for People & demonstrated impacts for improved water
Management Planet North management solutions.
15.00 - 16.00
 International Day | Mother’s Day Full Day This special Mother’s Day celebration will be held
Site Wide across the Expo 2020 site and will honour the
original intention of Mother’s Day by focusing on the
wellbeing and health of mothers. Aligned with Expo
2020 Dubai’s Women’s Pavilion Programme.
21:00 - 21:30 group.
The Bowl
* Subject to change

 Country Business Briefings | Czech Republic 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Dignified Storytelling | Telling WASH Stories 15:15 - 18:00 Hear storytellers share personal accounts of the role
That Matter The Nexus for People & of storytelling in raising awareness of issues around
Planet North water, and the collaborative solutions communities
and organisations are employing to ensure access to
this life-giving and life-saving resource.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Restoring the 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion focusing on ocean economies,
Balance with the Ocean The Hub, The Good Place and addressing different ways that organisations
Hybrid event (in-person leverage the ocean economy to support
and virtual communities and the environment.
 World Majlis | Living Oceans: Reversing Our 16:00 - 18:00 Hear thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Impact on Marine Ecosystems Terra Auditorium ask how we can turn the tide on the contamination
Hybrid event (in-person of marine habitats with human debris.
and virtual)
 Street Theatre | Czech Republic: Falcon Show 16:30 - 17:00 Street theater on the occasion of the Czech National
Earth Plaza Day, a beautiful performance of street artists with
falcon puppets that create the impression of real
flying birds.
Special Event | Mother’s Day
Time & Venue

17:00 - 19:00
Description
An inspirational and engaging live
show, celebrating and tributing
the phenomenal role and influence
of Motherhood, in our lives, and
society. Woven together by an
incredible children’s choir and
infused with vox pops, live poetry,
light hearted humour and powerful
words of inspiration. Delivered from
the heart. The joys, the sorrows, the
laughter and the tears.
 Special Event | World Poetry Day 19:00 - 21:00 The transformative power of poetry, dynamically
Dubai Millennium staged and interdisciplinary, will cast a light on our
Amphitheatre common humanity and shared values.
Expo celebrates World Poetry Day by featuring
oral traditions that, over centuries, have found a
way to express the inexpressible, across cultures,
languages, borders, and eras. While collaborating
with our International Participants, and homegrown
and internationally-renowned spoken word artists,
Expo 2020 will offer a dynamic performance that
embraces multiple languages and mediums – even
on Instagram and Twitter.
* Subject to change

 International Day | World Water Day Full Day World Water Day will explore different ways in
Site Wide which water resources can be preserved. Co-
curated with the UAE Minister of State’s Office for
Food and Water Security, and UN Water.
 Water Business Forum 09:00 - 17:20 Highlighting business opportunities, cutting-edge

Hybrid event (in-person to water.
and virtual)
SDG | The Value of Water:

Key Discussions Around the World
Water Development Report
Time & Venue

10:00 - 13:30
North and South
Description
Spotlight on the 2022 annual
release of the World Water
Development Report, and
facilitated discussions around
water security and innovative
sources of finance to invest in
water services to help achieve the
SDGs.
15.00 - 16.00
 World Water Day | Specialist Event 10:00 - 13:00 Series of specialist/practitioner events bringing
Planet North and South topics under the water theme.
 National Day | 10:15 Celebrate DRC and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Democratic Republic of Congo Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture &
talent.
19:00 - 19:30 group.
21:00 - 21:30
The Bowl
* Subject to change

 World Water Day | 14:00 - 16:00 Public event to raise awareness of World Water Day,
People-facing Flagship Event The Nexus for People & spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role in the area,
Planet North and South and highlighting Expo Participant best practices and
Hybrid event (in-person success stories.
and virtual)
 SDG | Water for All: 14:00 - 17:30 Event that convenes youth, policymakers,
Making Every Drop Count (Flagship) The Nexus for People & entrepreneurs, thought leaders and grassroots
Planet North and South advocates to raise awareness on water security and
Hybrid event (in-person preservation of this precious and finite resource.
and virtual)
 Country Business Briefings | Pakistan 14:30 - 17:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
Music | Kazakhstan: The Nauryz Meiramy
Time & Venue

15:00 - 17:00
Description
Celebrate Nauryz, the holiday
for Kazakhs, with these top
performers: Artists of the Arlan
Zhete Theatre, the Astana Musical
Theatre, ethno folk group, Turan,
ethno jazz group Steppe Sons,
ethno fusion band Magic of
Nomads and singer Zhazira
Bairbekova.
 Expo Live Impact Series | Improving 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion on how social innovations from
Sanitation Through Innovation The Hub, The Good Place different parts of the world address sanitation issues
Hybrid event (in-person in remote areas.
and virtual)
 World Majlis | The Price of Water: 16:00 - 18:00 Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers
Decoding its Value to Our Future Terra Auditorium consider the consequences of water scarcity and
Hybrid event (in-person ask how we price our most valuable resource while
and virtual) ensuring access to it as a human right.
 World Water Day | Youth Circle 17:30 - 19:00 Interactive dialogues among youth participants on
50 | 71 water, with a view to informing policy.
(Invite Only)
* Subject to change

 Global Business Forum Latam 07:30 - 17:30 Expo 2020 and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and
Dubai Exhibition Centre Industry will host Global Business Forum LATAM
Hall 1A North focusing on the economic outlooks of the UAE and
Hybrid event (in-person Latin America, with the objective of encouraging
and virtual) international revenue flows by addressing challenges
(Invite Only) and harnessing opportunities.
 National Day | Pakistan 10:15 Celebrate Pakistan and its Pavilion, with dedicated
 Conference | Australia: UAEU-Australia 10:00 - 16:00 Attend this important conference on Water
Conference: Water Management and Dubai Exhibition Centre Management and Sustainability, and discover the
Sustainability for Arid Regions Hall 2A South solutions being developed to address the pressing
issues facing the increasingly arid regions of the
planet.
 Conference | Czech Republic: 10:00 - 12:00 Establishing a more sustainable future is a key
Czech Science & Sustainable Energy 12:00 - 14:00 theme of EXPO 2020. This illuminating conference
14:00 - 16:00 addresses Sustainable Energy with an emphasis on
16:00 - 18:00 technological neutrality, such as ‘The role of design
Terra Auditorium & architecture in promoting sustainable energy’.
Water | Across the Waters: Moving Money, Goods

Time & Venue
and People Across the Indian Ocean 10:00 - 18:00
North and South
(Invite Only)
Description
This event provides an unparalleled
opportunity to channel common
and diverse interests around the
blue economy, including marine
logistics, tourism and fisheries
into building relationships, aligning
regulations, and developing
sustainable infrastructure.
 Country Business Briefings | Namibia 10:30 - 13:30 The platform will enable countries & organisations
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion addressing the challenges of having
Improving Access to Water The Hub, The Good Place limited access to water, and how communities can be
Hybrid event (in-person empowered to be part of the solution by using both
and virtual) technology and existing natural resources.
 Expo Live | Networking 18:00 - 18:45 Casual gathering bringing together Expo Live Global
The Hub, The Good Place Innovators and members from the greater start-up
 Ministerial Dinner 19.30 - 22.30 Facilitated conversations among high-level,

agenda on water security, and to mark the UAE’s
Golden Jubilee celebration.
* Subject to change

 Global Business Forum Latam 09:00 - 13:50 Expo 2020 and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and
Dubai Exhibition Centre Industry will host Global Business Forum LATAM
Hall 1A North focusing on the economic outlooks of the UAE and
Hybrid event (in-person Latin America, with the objective of encouraging
and virtual) international revenue flows by addressing challenges
Invite-only and harnessing opportunities.
15.00 - 16.00
 Conference | Australia: UAEU-Australia 10:00 - 16:00 Attend this important conference on Water
Conference: Water Management and Dubai Exhibition Centre Management and Sustainability, and discover the
Sustainability for Arid Regions Hall 2A South solutions being developed to address the pressing
issues facing the increasingly arid regions of the planet.
 National Day | Namibia 10:15 Celebrate Namibia and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Arabia/Islam: Arab Women Leading the Way Women’s Pavilion throughout history by women from the Arab and
in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Hybrid event (in-person Islamic world in water management and WASH
and virtual) (water, sanitation and hygiene) initiatives.
 Expo Live Impact Series | 16:00 - 16:45 Panel discussion highlighting the importance of not
From Solar Power to Human Power The Hub, The Good Place only supplying clean drinking water to those who
Hybrid event (in-person need it, but also providing innovative and affordable
and virtual) solutions to make communities water independent.
World Majlis: A Thirst for Equality: Addressing Women’s Pavilion discuss how to make the task of domestic water
the Challenges in Accessing Water Resources Hybrid event (in-person collection in developing countries more gender
and virtual) equitable, and strategies for increasing women’s
leadership in the blue economy.
Music | Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Variety Show
Time & Venue
19:30 - 21:00
Description
Bring the family to a show with an
eclectic mix of comedy, music,
spoken word, prizes, quizzes,
sketches and audience participation.
This fun, interactive, and hugely
enjoyable event features some of the
best talent and biggest names in the
Middle East.
* Subject to change


 National Day | Greece 10:15 Celebrate Greece and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Al Wasl Plaza programmes and celebrate its unique culture
 Dance | Morocco: Giant Karakize 11:30 - 12:00 Revel in a spectacle of giant marionettes,
2020 Plaza representing characters from Moroccan memory
18:00 - 18:30 in music and dance, bringing joy to the plazas
Sun Plaza with vibrant colours. Enjoy the interaction with
20:30 - Midnight visitors, and dancing to the sound of accompanying
Al Forsan Park percussionists.
* Subject to change

Music | Morocco:
Voices of the
Andalusian
Gardens
Time & Venue

21:00 - 23:15
Description
Your chance to attend a concert
that showcases the oldest and
most important traditional
Andalusian and Gharnati Arabic
music, with performances from
both the Orchestra of Fez and
Nabyla Maan. The evening
will culminate with both acts
performing together.

 Sustainability @ Expo | 10:00 - 13:00 Spotlight on water stewardship and sustainable water
Water Stewardship & Best Practices The Nexus for People & management, water security, and the impact of
Planet North human activity on global water resources. The event
(Invite Only) will also highlight how Expo 2020 and International
Participants have implemented an integrated resource
water management (IRWM) approach into the planning,
design, construction, and operations of the Expo site.
 Dance | Morocco: Giant Karakize 11:30 - 12:00 Revel in a spectacle of giant marionettes,
Earth Plaza representing characters from Moroccan memory
18:00 - 18:30 in music and dance, bringing joy to the plazas
Sea Plaza with vibrant colours. Enjoy the interaction with
visitors, and dancing to the sound of accompanying
percussionists.
Cultures in Conversation |
The Silencing of Water Time & Venue
12:00 - 16:00
Terra Auditorium
Description
As much of the planet faces water
scarcity and damage, this event
explores the significance and
symbolism of water in culture and
heritage, and what we can learn
from our ancestors’ respect for the
elixir of life.
* Subject to change

Everyday
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

WEEK 26
27 - 31 March 2022

 Talks, Lectures, Comedy | Malaysia: Circular 10:00 - 12:00 Join the conversation about the Circular Economy,
Conversation Economy 14:00 - 16:00 a system that tackles global challenges like climate
Terra Auditorium change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution.
Conference | Norway:
High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy
Time & Venue

10:00 - 22:00
Hall 2A South
Description
If you have an interest in protecting
and sustaining our oceans,
this conference is unmissable.
It’s a gathering of high-level
representatives from the Ocean
Panel and a follow-on from the
2020 report from the high-level
panel on Sustainable Ocean
Economy.
 National Day | Marshall Islands 10:15 Celebrate Marshall Islands and its Pavilion, with
culture.
MyButterfly Kites Flying Al Forsan Park engage the community - particularly the youth. It will
participants. So come on down, the sky's the limit.
 Music | United States: Brulé 17:00 - 18:30 A top selling Native American 5-piece rock ensemble
20:00 - 21:30 which has pushed the boundaries of contemporary
Dubai Millennium Native American rhythms and classic rock in their
Amphitheatre genre-blending arrangements. Named “Group of the
Year” 5 times by the Native American Music Awards.

 Conference | League of Arab States: World 10:00 - 22:00 An essential business event aimed at sharing best
Entrepreneurs Investment Forum Dubai Exhibition Centre practices for developing beneficial ecosystems for
Hall 2A South entrepreneurs and innovators in various sectors.
It will entail E2E bilateral meetings, 13 sessions on
financial inclusion and digital transformation.
 National Day | South Africa 10:15 Celebrate South Africa and its Pavilion, with
culture.
* Subject to change

Talks, Lectures, Comedy |
Saudi Arabia:
Poetry Series
Time & Venue
20:00 - 22:00
Description
A curated music and poetry night
from this gathering of world
renowned and emerging poets
from the KSA, the Gulf and the
wider Arabic-speaking world,
performing together in a 2 hour
poetry slam mixed up with music
from the KSA House band.

entrepreneurs and innovators in various sectors.
 National Day | Guatemala 10:15 Celebrate Guatemala and its Pavilion, with dedicated
Music | United States: Brulé
Time & Venue

17:00 - 18:30
20:00 - 21:30
Description
A top selling Native American
5-piece rock ensemble which
has pushed the boundaries of
contemporary Native American
rhythms and classic rock in their
genre-blending arrangements.
Named “Group of the Year” 5 times
by the Native American Music
Awards.
 Country Business Briefings | Guatemala Business Connect Centre The platform will enable countries & organisations
* Subject to change

Hall 2A South entrepreneurs and innovators in various sectors.
 Honour Day | BIE 10:15 Honour BIE and its Pavilion, with dedicated

Everyday
Sun Plaza
* Subject to change

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EVENTS

September 2021 Edition

4 Alif — The Mobility Pavilion

Entrance/Exit Al Wasl Entrance/Exit

Opportunity District Mobility District

AND FROM EXPO

By taxi and e-Hail

Thursday 06:15 01:00

Friday 09:15 01:00

For up-to-date timetable information,

Pick-up/Drop-off Expo 2020 Stop By car

Preparing for Your Visit

One-Day Ticket AED 95

For those entering from the Opportunity,

NATIONAL DAYS & HONOUR DAYS

EXPO ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET

BUSINESS PROGRAMME AND OTHER EVENTS

For updated event schedules, please visit: www.expo2020dubai.com/en/calendar

Global Awakening Expo Young Stars

National and Honour Day Music in the Garden

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Dream about flying

Hip Hop Hooray

Emirati Welcome Venue: Ghaf Avenue

Each Expo District Welcome Plaza will feature Emirati

national identity and union.

For updated event schedules, please visit: www.expo2020dubai.com/en/calendar

For updated event schedules, please visit: www.expo2020dubai.com/en/calendar

Hip Hop Hooray

Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre

Emirati Welcome Venue: Ghaf Avenue

Each Expo District Welcome Plaza will feature Emirati

national identity and union.

For updated event schedules, please visit: www.expo2020dubai.com/en/calendar

Venue: Site Wide

As part of the perfect start to their journey at Expo 2020

Venue: District Plazas

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Halloween @ Expo A Musical Halloween Diwali @ Expo

Golden Jubilee @ Expo

Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre

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New Year's Eve @ Expo

Valentine's Day @ Expo

Venue: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre

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Thursday, 30 September 2021

l Opening Ceremony Evening Witness the opening of the greatest show on

Friday, 1 October 2021

14:00 - 14:30 A celebration of Hungarian contemporary dance

Evening Dream about flying across Al Wasl’s dome and it

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Saturday, 2 October 2021

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13:40 - 14:15 Swing over to Al Forsan, the best location to witness

l Dance | Hungary: Fricska Rhythm 14:00 - 14:30 A celebration of Hungarian contemporary

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l Dance | Malaysia: 19:30 - 20:00 Immerse yourself in Malaysia's exotic and

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3 - 9 October 2021 How do we work together to better manage

Sunday, 3 October 2021

Coming Full Circle | People’s Time & Venue

l National Day | 10:15 Celebrate Uganda and its Pavilion, with