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Mashable: World leaders at the UN were left stunned by the immersive projection at the UN
The world leaders and policymakers who attended the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday were left awestruck by the stunning show.
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UAE’s sustainability message was showcased at the UN headquarters by Expo 2022 Dubai team.
UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai praised the first-of-its-kind immersive projection that carried a message of urgent action on Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai posted a one-minute-long clip of the show on Twitter.
Sharing the video, he wrote, “Part of the UAE's message at the United Nations to contribute to saving the planet and its future. A message prepared by our distinguished team at Expo for dissemination to world leaders.”
جزء من رسالة الإمارات في الأمم المتحدة للمساهمة في إنقاذ كوكب الأرض ومستقبله .. رسالة أعدها فريقنا المتميز في إكسبو لنشرها أمام قادة العالم .. pic.twitter.com/Za6OFvjsWz
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 20, 2022
On Monday, the Dubai Expo 2020 team bought a taste of the breathtaking Al Wasl’s projection magic at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment.
The UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO, Expo City Dubai Authority, Reem Al Hashimy, said, “Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed more than 24 million visits against the backdrop of a global pandemic, setting a benchmark for what can be achieved when there is a joint commitment to making a positive impact.”
“Expo 2020 Dubai inspired the world to come together and keep the promise of the SDGs. For the SDG Moment in 2022, we bring some of that extraordinary spirit and creativity to New York and the UNGA,” said Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General, United Nations.
“I am optimistic that collectively we can scale solutions with partners like the UAE for people and for the planet. We’re out of time. Tomorrow is too late. Yet together, today, we can create a better future for all,” she added.