BACA President briefed on Bahrain Pavilion at Dubai Expo

Manama

Bahrain Antiquities and Culture Authority (BACA) President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa and Chief International Participants Operations Officer at Dubai Expo 2020 Omar Shehadeh discussed the latest construction and organizational developments related to the Bahrain National Pavilion at the global event.

Shaikha Mai said she was looking forward to visiting the Bahrain pavilion expected to be completed by the end of the year.

She praised Dubai's ability to face the current challenges imposed by the coronavirus, communicate with all participating countries and inform them about the progress of work to overcome the crisis and host a successful expo in 2021.

The Pearling Trail project, registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List, will be completed next year and the Bahrain Pavilion will contribute to its promotion as an important testimony to the history of Bahrain and the region, she added.

Dubai Expo 2020 will be held from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Despite the postponement, the event is keeping the name “Expo 2020 Dubai”.