• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited several pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday. All photos: WAM
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited several pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday. All photos: WAM
  • Sheikh Mohammed met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at his country's pavilion for Albania's National Day. Mr Rama expressed his happiness at visiting the UAE and meeting Sheikh Mohammed.
    Sheikh Mohammed met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at his country's pavilion for Albania's National Day. Mr Rama expressed his happiness at visiting the UAE and meeting Sheikh Mohammed.
  • Sheikh Mohammed and Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the developing relations between the countries.
    Sheikh Mohammed and Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke about the developing relations between the countries.
  • Sheikh Mohammed also visited the Belgium pavilion at the world's fair.
    Sheikh Mohammed also visited the Belgium pavilion at the world's fair.
  • An official gives Sheikh Mohammed a tour of the Belgium pavilion.
    An official gives Sheikh Mohammed a tour of the Belgium pavilion.
  • Sheikh Mohammed also visited the Thailand pavilion. At each pavilion he learnt about the cultural and environmental aspects of that nation.
    Sheikh Mohammed also visited the Thailand pavilion. At each pavilion he learnt about the cultural and environmental aspects of that nation.
  • Sheikh Mohammed also visited the Poland pavilion.
    Sheikh Mohammed also visited the Poland pavilion.
  • An official shows Sheikh Mohammed displays at the Poland pavilion.
    An official shows Sheikh Mohammed displays at the Poland pavilion.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at the Poland pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai ends on March 31.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at the Poland pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai ends on March 31.

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Albanian prime minister at Expo 2020 Dubai

The UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai also toured the Poland, Belgium and Thailand pavilions

The National

March 10, 2022

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met the prime minister of Albania at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday.

Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Edi Rama, who visited Expo for Albania's national day event, and spoke about the developing relations between the two countries.

Mr Rama expressed his happiness at visiting the UAE and meeting Sheikh Mohammed.

During the tour of the Albania pavilion in the Mobility District, both leaders were briefed on the features available for visitors to view.

Sheikh Mohammed also visited the pavilions of Poland, Belgium and Thailand to learn about the cultural and environmental aspects of each nation.

Expo 2020 Dubai is due to end on March 31.

Twenty concerts to see before Expo 2020 Dubai finishes: in pictures

  • Filipino boyband SB19 are performing at Expo 2020 Dubai on March 16. The band, from left to right: Josh, Ken, Stell, Sejun and Justin. Photo: ShowBT
    Filipino boyband SB19 are performing at Expo 2020 Dubai on March 16. The band, from left to right: Josh, Ken, Stell, Sejun and Justin. Photo: ShowBT
  • Iranian singer Googoosh, real name Faegheh Atashin, will perform at the Jubilee Stage on March 17.
    Iranian singer Googoosh, real name Faegheh Atashin, will perform at the Jubilee Stage on March 17.
  • Saed Abu Tayeh will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 17.
    Saed Abu Tayeh will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 17.
  • Parokya ni Edgar will perform at the Jubilee Stage on March 18.
    Parokya ni Edgar will perform at the Jubilee Stage on March 18.
  • European artist Havasi, full name Balazs Havasi, will be at the Jubilee Stage on March 19.
    European artist Havasi, full name Balazs Havasi, will be at the Jubilee Stage on March 19.
  • Estonian star Noep will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 19.
    Estonian star Noep will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 19.
  • The duo Ameli Paul will be at the Auditorium in the German Pavilion on March 23.
    The duo Ameli Paul will be at the Auditorium in the German Pavilion on March 23.
  • Isaac Hernandez Expressions will take to the Jubilee Stage on March 23.
    Isaac Hernandez Expressions will take to the Jubilee Stage on March 23.
  • Hamza Hawsawi, 2015 winner of 'The X-Factor Arabia', will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 24.
    Hamza Hawsawi, 2015 winner of 'The X-Factor Arabia', will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 24.
  • Voices of the Andalusian Gardens will be at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 25.
    Voices of the Andalusian Gardens will be at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 25.
  • Noon & Friends will be at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 25.
    Noon & Friends will be at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 25.
  • Giovanni Sollima: 100 Cellos Live in Dubai 2022 will take place at the Jubilee Stage on March 25.
    Giovanni Sollima: 100 Cellos Live in Dubai 2022 will take place at the Jubilee Stage on March 25.
  • Sounds of Africa will play on the Sun Stage on March 26.
    Sounds of Africa will play on the Sun Stage on March 26.
  • Apo & The Apostles will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 28.
    Apo & The Apostles will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 28.
Updated: March 10, 2022, 7:23 PM