Day: October 1, 2021

DUBAI, RTA announced the provision of bike sharing modes by Careem which provides a quick and sustainable ride solution at Expo 2020. 230 pedal- assist bicycles and 23 stations were provided by Careem to enable visitors and staff to reserve and use bicycles to tour the exhibition facilities easily through the Careem BIKE app.

Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO, Public Transport, RTA, said, “With ‘People Happiness and Safety and Environmental Sustainability’ being part of our strategic objectives, bike sharing is a great way of getting around inside Expo venue. We also encourage visitors to reach the Expo using public transport modes like the Dubai Metro, Dubai buses and taxis as they are well integrated to ease mobility.”

Careem CEO and Co-Founder Mudassir Sheikha said: “Careem is proud to actively participate in supporting Expo 2020 for more effortless mobility. We have a mission to simplify and improve people’s lives which includes offering a zero-wait time service, offering a frictionless experience. With this in mind, we are pleased to have the opportunity to bring local communities and tourists closer to this momentous occasion.”

The integration of various modes of transportation, from public transportation and Metro to access the Expo site from outside, and individual means of transportation represented by shared bicycles (Careem Bike) within the Expo 2020 site and the use of innovative technologies, will contribute to promoting the implementation of first and last mile strategies, facilitating access to the exhibition and moving between various venues. The proposed mobility system will also enable visitors to manage their time more efficiently, make their visit worthwhile and their experience an unforgettable event.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, today cut the ribbon opening the DP World Flow pavilion at Expo 2020.

DP World’s pavilion is designed around the theme of ‘Making Trade Flow.’ Visitors will be able to explore the movement of commerce around the world that drives the global economy, giving a unique insight into the innovative technology of supply chains. DP World operates a network of ports and data-driven logistics businesses around the world, including Dubai’s flagship port Jebel Ali.

The opening of the DP World pavilion is also the unveiling of DP World’s refreshed brand, which symbolises the company’s transformation from a single port in Dubai, into a global leader in logistics with ports and terminals around the world, economic zones and marine services, moving 10 percent of global commerce.

DP World is leading innovation including the development of Hyperloop and BoxBay, as well as using data to develop platforms and services that offer more visibility, control and efficiency to supply chains than ever before.

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “DP World is ushering in a new era of global mobility and trade, which we are showcasing at Expo 2020 in Dubai. We want to inspire people about how trade impacts their everyday lives, and DP World’s role as a global trade enabler. Our refreshed brand signals our transformation into an integrated logistics company that harnesses data and infrastructure to move goods from the factory floor to the customer’s door.”

The DP World Flow pavilion will be open from 1st October until the end of March. As well as the exhibition galleries, the FlowLive event programme will bring together leaders of governments and commerce to shape the future of world trade. The education programme is designed to inspire young people to join the logistics industry.

After Expo 2020 the pavilion will be transformed into an education institute becoming a permanent feature of Expo 2020 Dubai’s legacy District 2020, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a knowledge-based economy.

Source: Emirates News Agency