Whats new with the Expo 2020 Dubai this week?

Young minds learn the basics of coding

School students from across the UAE delve into the world of coding in a fun-filled environment while brainstorming solutions to 21st-century mobility challenges at Expo 2020s Tinkering Workshop. The workshop sought to nurture problem-solving abilities in children with the right use of technology and innovation.

The students were asked to explore solutions to the last mile challenge the task of moving people and goods from a transport hub to their desired destination.

Exploring these topics with UAE schools becomes vital as young students have a key role to play in bringing to life Expo 2020s theme of Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.

HH Sheikh Abdulla visits Expo 2020 site

Last Friday, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation paid a visit to the Expo 2020 Dubai site stirring up great enthusiasm and inspiration among the team. He also expressed his great satisfaction with the great pace of progress.

His Highness was given a guided tour through the Sustainability thematic district andwas welcomed by prominent personalities.

A 2020-hour coding adventure for students

Considering the inevitability of coding in the coming years and pressing on its importance to overcome the hurdles that would challenge humanity in the future generations, young school students will develop digital literacy in an engaging environment with Expo 2020 Dubai and Accenture.

The weekly sessions will take place at the Expo 2020 Dubai Visitor Centre, enabling young people from across the emirates to develop their coding and computer science skills in a child-friendly environment. Computers will be provided for each session, and tutorials will be available in both Arabic and English.