Israel will take part in the prestigious Expo 2020 world fair in Dubai, the Foreign Ministry confirms after a visit of top ministry officials to the UAE.
“Israel’s participation in the exhibition reflects the rise in Israel’s status, not only internationally but also among the key state actors in our region.” Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz says in a statement. “Participation gives Israel an extraordinary opportunity to showcase its capabilities and achievements in the field of technology alongside vibrant Israeli culture.”
People visit the Dubai Expo 2020 stand at the Cityscape Global exhibition, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 11, 2017. (Kamran Jebreili/AP)
Expo 2020, which runs from October 20, 2020, to April 20, 2021, is set to attract some 25 million visitors to the glitzy emirate, famed for its luxury resorts and opulent shopping malls.
Israel has no diplomatic ties with the UAE, though relations between the countries have quietly warmed over shared concerns about Iranian aggression in the region. Senior Israeli ministers have openly visited the country and in 2018, Israel’s national anthem was played at a judo tournament in Abu Dhabi when its team member won a gold medal.
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