• Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, meets Albert II, Prince of Monaco, at the Monaco pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, meets Albert II, Prince of Monaco, at the Monaco pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Hamdan is given a tour of the Monaco pavilion
    Sheikh Hamdan is given a tour of the Monaco pavilion
  • Sheikh Hamdan and Prince Albert applaud at a ceremony held during their visit.
    Sheikh Hamdan and Prince Albert applaud at a ceremony held during their visit.
  • Entering the pavilion, Sheikh Hamdan travelled along a corridor covered in mirrors that act as a kaleidoscope.
    Entering the pavilion, Sheikh Hamdan travelled along a corridor covered in mirrors that act as a kaleidoscope.
  • Sheikh Hamdan examines one of the exhibits at the Monaco pavilion.
    Sheikh Hamdan examines one of the exhibits at the Monaco pavilion.
  • Sheikh Hamdan steps outside during his tour. The Monaco pavilion is located in the Opportunity district.
    Sheikh Hamdan steps outside during his tour. The Monaco pavilion is located in the Opportunity district.
  • Sheikh Hamdan views an exhibit. The Monaco pavilion has the theme Monaco 360°, a World of Opportunities.
    Sheikh Hamdan views an exhibit. The Monaco pavilion has the theme Monaco 360°, a World of Opportunities.
  • Sheikh Hamdan watches a presentation. The Monaco pavilion also aims to highlight the micro-nation’s European culture.
    Sheikh Hamdan watches a presentation. The Monaco pavilion also aims to highlight the micro-nation’s European culture.
  • Sheikh Hamdan expressed his wish that the two nations will be able to expand co-operation in various future-oriented sectors.
    Sheikh Hamdan expressed his wish that the two nations will be able to expand co-operation in various future-oriented sectors.
  • Prince Albert praised the UAE's unique sustainable development model that focuses on the growth of vital sectors that are shaping the future of the world.
    Prince Albert praised the UAE's unique sustainable development model that focuses on the growth of vital sectors that are shaping the future of the world.

Expo 2020

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed tours UAE and Monaco pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Crown Prince of Dubai held talks with Prince Albert II of Monaco during visit

The National

November 13, 2021

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has met Prince Albert II of Monaco at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The two men toured the pavilions of both the UAE and Monaco during talks at the world's fair on Saturday.

Sheikh Hamdan welcomed Prince Albert and his delegation and expressed his wish for the Emirates and the principality to expand their co-operation in future-focused sectors.

Prince Albert praised the progress of the UAE and highlighted the importance of taking advantage of the platform created by Expo to advance global development and forge a more prosperous future for the international community.

Sheikh Hamdan was told how city-state's pavilion was inspired by the Rock of Monaco, a gem-like polygonal structure said to reflects the country’s national, cultural and environmental identity.

Sheikh Hamdan and Prince Albert witnessed the signing of an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation between the UAE and Monaco by Mohamed Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Monaco’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Jean Castellini.

The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and director general of Expo 2020 Dubai, Ahmad Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, and Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology.

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Updated: November 13, 2021, 4:06 PM