The UAE pavilion has welcomed five million visitors during its six-month participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited pavilions at the Expo.
Since April 13, the pavilion has welcomed 4,930,645 million in-person visitors, 113,443 online visitors, and more than 17,000 virtual attendees via the Expo platform, reflecting its strong public engagement in Japan and worldwide.
With the theme “Earth to Ether”, the UAE offered a distinctive architectural design and interactive experience inspired by the date palm.
The pavilion also received a Bronze Award from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) for Architectural and Landscape Design in the self-built pavilions, positioning it among the top three large pavilions at Osaka.
The closure marks another chapter in the UAE's enduring Expo legacy, from its first participation in Expo 1970 Osaka to hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, and its return to Osaka in 2025.
In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received messages of congratulations on Tuesday, from kings, presidents and emirs across the world, on the occasion of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Independence Square project on Tuesday, following an upgrade that included the construction of the Independence Monument, along with the development of the square and surrounding buildings.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating UAE residents on the 54th Eid Al Etihad, extending his gratitude for their contribution to the country's development.
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