UAE pavilion opens at Expo 2025 Osaka - in pictures

  • The UAE opened has its national pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, in Japan. Photo: Wam
    The UAE opened has its national pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, in Japan. Photo: Wam
  • Among those attending the inauguration were Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Special Envoy to Japan, and Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State. Photo: Wam
    Among those attending the inauguration were Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Special Envoy to Japan, and Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State. Photo: Wam
  • The unveiling revealed a space that blends Emirati heritage with innovation and global collaboration. Photo: Adnoc
    The unveiling revealed a space that blends Emirati heritage with innovation and global collaboration. Photo: Adnoc
  • It brings together heritage, innovation and interdisciplinary global collaboration. Photo: Wam
    It brings together heritage, innovation and interdisciplinary global collaboration. Photo: Wam
  • The pavilion drew design inspiration from the UAE’s date palm tree. Photo: Wam
    The pavilion drew design inspiration from the UAE’s date palm tree. Photo: Wam
  • It reinterprets 'areesh' – traditional Emirati vernacular architecture – by integrating agricultural date palm waste with masterful Japanese woodwork techniques. Photo: Wam
    It reinterprets 'areesh' – traditional Emirati vernacular architecture – by integrating agricultural date palm waste with masterful Japanese woodwork techniques. Photo: Wam
  • The pavilion’s signature feature is its striking forest of 90 columns, soaring 16 metres into the air. Photo: Wam
    The pavilion’s signature feature is its striking forest of 90 columns, soaring 16 metres into the air. Photo: Wam
  • Created by the Earth to Ether Design Collective – an interdisciplinary network of Emirati and Japanese creatives – the pavilion is a testament to integrated, global collaboration. Photo: Wam
    Created by the Earth to Ether Design Collective – an interdisciplinary network of Emirati and Japanese creatives – the pavilion is a testament to integrated, global collaboration. Photo: Wam
  • 'Here in Osaka, we are proud to share how the UAE is translating ambition into tangible progress,' said Dr Al Jaber. Photo: Wam
    'Here in Osaka, we are proud to share how the UAE is translating ambition into tangible progress,' said Dr Al Jaber. Photo: Wam
  • The world's fair is taking place in Osaka until October 13 and follows on from the success of Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Wam
    The world's fair is taking place in Osaka until October 13 and follows on from the success of Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Wam