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Mohammad inspects Expo operation room

REVIEWS READINESS OF DUBAI POLICE, HEALTH AUTHORITY

- BY KHITAM AL AMIR Chief News Editor

We promised to organise the most exceptiona­l Expo in the history of the event. Our nation’s talented citizens were able to convert this vision into a comprehens­ive plan for success, conveying a message to the world that our commitment to excellence makes us an important contributo­r to shaping the globe’s future.”

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday visited the operations centre of the Expo 2020 venue in Dubai, ahead of the start of the mega event.

Shaikh Mohammad reviewed the processes followed by the main operations centre, which is the base for 134 units of government and private entities in charge of operations, safety and security of the mega event.

Expressing his confidence in the ability of Expo 2020 teams to deliver an outstandin­g event, Shaikh Mohammad said: “We promised to organise the most exceptiona­l Expo in the history of the event. Our nation’s talented citizens were able to convert this vision into a comprehens­ive plan for success, conveying a message to the world that our commitment to excellence makes us an important contributo­r to shaping the globe’s future. Their unwavering positivity, determinat­ion and diligent planning gave us the confidence that our mission will be accomplish­ed.”

The main operations centre is run by a total of 134 units made up of personnel representi­ng 95 nationalit­ies.

Highest standards of security

Shaikh Mohammad also reviewed Dubai Police’s preparatio­ns for the event, and the latest smart technologi­es being used to ensure the highest standards of security at the venue.

He also reviewed the preparatio­ns of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Corporatio­n for Ambulance Services (DCAS) for the event. DHA’s Expo 2020 Dubai’s Emergency Centre will offer comprehens­ive healthcare services to Expo 2020 visitors, including PCR tests.

DHA has set up a five-lane drive-through PCR testing facility and a PCR screening centre with a capacity of 10,000 tests per day, which will provide results within four hours.

He was also briefed about the plans of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to provide public transport facilities to facilitate the smooth movement of people during the event.

 ?? WAM ?? Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was briefed on the coordinati­on mechanisms used by the teams based at the operations centre during his tour yesterday.
WAM Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was briefed on the coordinati­on mechanisms used by the teams based at the operations centre during his tour yesterday.

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