The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been named as the official partner of the upcoming Dubai Expo 2020.

We’re delighted to announce the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry as an Official Partner of #Expo2020 #Dubai. The @DubaiChamber partnership will create valuable connections for the local and international business community during Expo 2020 and beyond. pic.twitter.com/621KoTQhGl

— Expo 2020 Dubai (@expo2020dubai) November 18, 2019

A partnership agreement was signed between the two organisations by Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Director of Expo 2020 Dubai, reported the UAE state media WAM.

“Dubai Chamber will play a crucial role in creating connections between UAE business and their global counterparts at Expo 2020 Dubai as the Chamber plans to host 30 country-focus briefings, the next editions of GBF Africa and GBF Latin America, as well as the inaugural GBF ASEAN during the six-month event,” Al Hashemy said, reported the agency.

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Commenting on Dubai Chamber’s partnership with Expo 2020, Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber said, “We are proud to serve as an official Expo 2020 partner and look forward to working with Expo 2020 to organise several high-level forums and events during the mega event that will offer an ideal platform for facilitating business exchange and cross border cooperation,” adding that the partnership supports Dubai Chamber’s efforts to promote Dubai as a global business hub and attract companies to the emirate.

The Dubai Expo is expected to attract 25 million visits, with 70 per cent of visitors projected to come from outside the UAE. It will run from 20 October, 2020 to 10 April, 2021. Over 190 nations from across the world have already confirmed their participation.