Saipem presenta a Expo 2020 di Dubai una installazione ispirata alle energie rinnovabili  

Siglata oggi la partnership tra l’azienda e il Commissariato italiano 

Roma, 15 febbraio 2021

Saipem sarà presente all’Esposizione Universale di Dubai, che si aprirà il 1° ottobre 2021, con una installazione ispirata alle energie rinnovabili. 

Parteciperà, infatti, in qualità di partner tecnico come Official Premium Provider del Padiglione Italia. L’accordo per la partnership è stato siglato oggi da Stefano Cao, CEO di Saipem e da Paolo Glisenti, Commissario Generale dell’Italia per Expo 2020 a Dubai. 

Nell’ambito dell’Esposizione Universale, dal titolo “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, che per la prima volta si tiene in un Paese arabo, il Padiglione Italia ha scelto il tema “Beauty connects People” ovvero la “bellezza” come risultato della sintesi armonica del sapere, del saper fare e del creare un valore, attraverso la tecnologia, le arti e le scienze. 

All’interno del Padiglione è presente un’area inserita nel percorso espositivo dedicata all’innovazione italiana. In linea con il linguaggio narrativo del Padiglione, Saipem ha contribuito con una installazione sospesa che sarà posizionata all’entrata dell’area e sarà dedicata alle tecnologie applicate alle energie rinnovabili, che l’azienda sta sviluppando per supportare i propri clienti attraverso la transizione energetica. L’installazione rimanderà a elementi naturali che racconteranno l’Italia, la creatività, l’innovazione, l’energia ed il mondo a livello globale e locale, avvalendosi anche di tecnologie multimediali.

Saipem è presente in Medio Oriente nell’ Emirato di Abu Dhabi dal 1970 e nell’Emirato di Sharjah con una base logistica che si estende su un’area di 90.000 mq e costituisce l’hub logistico e operativo per tutte le sue attività offshore nella Regione. Oltre ai vari progetti, Saipem ha anche realizzato in consorzio con altre aziende il primo tratto della Etihad Railway negli Emirati Arabi Uniti e guarda con interesse alle nuove prospettive legate al settore delle green energies nel Paese.  

“La partecipazione di Saipem al Padiglione Italia in Expo Dubai sarà una testimonianza delle migliori competenze del nostro Paese nella sostenibilità. Un modello, quello che Saipem esporrà nel nostro Padiglione con una installazione di grande impatto e significato, rappresentativo di come la transizione energetica verso un mondo resiliente e sostenibile veda l’Italia oggi in una posizione di primato internazionale e di forte competitività tecnologica” ha dichiarato il Commissario italiano, Paolo Glisenti. 

Stefano Cao, CEO di Saipem, ha commentato: “La partecipazione di Saipem a Expo 2020 Dubai dove si terrà la prima Esposizione Universale in un Paese Arabo in concomitanza con il 50°anniversario della fondazione degli Emirati Arabi Uniti, è particolarmente significativa anche per la nostra presenza da 50 anni negli Emirati Arabi. È un evento che fa da cerniera tra Oriente e Occidente e conferma il nostro ruolo significativo sia all’interno del Sistema Paese Italia sia in un Paese del Medio Oriente con cui abbiamo un rapporto consolidato. Con la nostra installazione vogliamo portare la testimonianza della capacità di innovazione dell’ingegno tutto italiano applicato anche al settore delle energie rinnovabili a cui gli Emirati Arabi guardano con particolare attenzione. Ringraziamo, dunque, Italy Expo 2020 per questa importante opportunità di farci testimoni per l’Italia della nostra capacità di essere incubatori di idee e di eccellenze italiane, coniugandola con la nostra responsabilità nei confronti della catena di fornitura italiana”.

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Italia – ASEAN con Padiglione Italia verso Expo Dubai 

• Siglato il protocollo d’intesa tra il Commissario italiano Paolo Glisenti e il Presidente Enrico Letta 
• La diplomazia scientifica, culturale ed economica tra Italia, Europa e Sud Est asiatico al centro dell’accordo
  

Il rafforzamento delle relazioni tra Italia, Europa e Sud Est asiatico attraverso attività, iniziative ed eventi da realizzare in occasione della partecipazione dell’Italia a EXPO 2020 Dubai: è questo l’obiettivo al centro dell’accordo tra il Commissariato per la partecipazione italiana alla prossima Esposizione Universale e l’Associazione Italia – ASEAN.

Il protocollo, firmato dal Commissario Paolo Glisenti e dal Presidente dell’Associazione Enrico Letta, mira a favorire la partecipazione del sistema imprenditoriale e degli enti scientifico-culturali del nostro Paese con interesse strategico nella Regione e a rafforzare la cooperazione economico-finanziaria e culturale tra il Sistema Italia e i Paesi ASEAN, con particolare riguardo ai temi della connettività, del cambiamento climatico e sviluppo sostenibile, del capacity building, della cooperazione marittima e della gestione dei disastri naturali oltre che della sostenibilità agroalimentare e della salute.

L’Associazione Italia-ASEAN si impegna tra l’altro a realizzare, in occasione del Global Business Forum ASEAN di Expo 2020 Dubai, previsto l’8-9 dicembre 2021, una o più iniziative ed eventi volti a rafforzare la cooperazione economico-finanziaria, il business matching e le opportunità di crescita delle esportazioni e degli investimenti, la cooperazione scientifica e culturale tra il Sistema Italia e i paesi dell’ASEAN.

“L’EXPO 2020 Dubai rappresenta una grande occasione per l’Associazione Italia-ASEAN per continuare a lavorare per il rafforzamento delle relazioni tra Italia, Europa e Sud-Est asiatico”, ha dichiarato Enrico Letta. “Avremo l’opportunità di organizzare eventi e promuovere iniziative insieme al Commissariato per l’Esposizione Universale con al centro i principi del dialogo internazionale, del libero scambio e del multilateralismo. Negli ultimi anni abbiamo visto crescere l’interesse verso l’ASEAN, ma sarà fondamentale per il Sistema Italia agire in maniera unita per cogliere le opportunità che stanno emergendo in questa area del Pianeta estremamente dinamica”.

“Il rapporto di collaborazione con ASEAN in vista di Expo 2020 Dubai – ha dichiarato Paolo Glisenti – apre una interessante prospettiva per la partecipazione dell’Italia alla prossima Esposizione Universale nel momento in cui la configurazione di una nuova area di libero scambio tra i paesi asiatici permette alle nostre imprese di guardare al tempo della ripresa dopo la pandemia con maggiore fiducia. Il ruolo che l’Italia svolgerà con ASEAN a Dubai consoliderà le relazioni diplomatiche, culturali e scientifiche con quell’area del Mondo”.

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Ramadan 2020 in Abu Dhabi will be different this year, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In light of this, many restaurants will be serving delivery iftars, so you can break your fast at home.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced a set of social and health guidelines pursuant to the decision to amend the National Disinfection Programme.

The new guidelines include conditions for visits and exercise during the holy month of Ramadan.

In a joint circular, the authorities detailed the following guidelines:

-Gatherings are not allowed in public or private places.

-Tents and Ramadan majlis, both at home and in public places, are banned.

-It is prohibited to distribute food to individuals except in a collective manner under the supervision of charities and relevant government agencies.

-The number of people present in a place at any one time may not exceed five individuals

-The elderly, sick, and those with chronic health conditions are not allowed to leave home in order to ensure their safety.

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Are you spending your Christmas Holidays in Abu Dhabi? Everywhere you can find Christmas market,  with so beautiful decorations. Big Xmas Tree, Santa Claus’s Station, polar bears and frosty puppies and you can play with snowballs in proper area. Don’t forget to donate toys and dresses to help the poor people, joining all the initiatives around the Mall. My team and I, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Festive Seasons: enjoy with you dearest one (family, friends and puppies)

Winter Wonderland is set to return this festive season at Al Maryah Island in the capital

For two weeks starting from Thursday December 12 to Thursday December 26, The Promenade will be completely transformed and will feature snow covered cottages and festive decorations plus plenty of activities for the entire family. There’s plenty of outdoor fun the whole family can enjoy such as the sliding slope park, snow zone and a wax ice rink. For more family fun and  friendly competition, there will be fun-fair games such as Spin the Wheel, Ice Rush and Snowball Blizzard. Along the promenade you’ll find a large number of workshops where you can create bathbombs, gingerbread houses, and even slime. There’ll be plenty of food and beverage stalls to keep you merry and bright as you wander along. There’s also a full schedule of live performances that will take place including professional dance troupes and singing performances. The line-up includes Winters Ball, Jingle Bell Rock, Royal March, Tinsel Town and A Winters Dream.

Winter Market @ Yas Winter Carnival

While the Christmas market isn’t the only reason to visit the Yas Winter Carnival, don’t skip checking it out. You will find everything from fashion accessories, art prints, jewellery, home decor, toys, festive gifts and more. The five day event is free to enter, but you’ll need to register online here.

Yas Winter Carnival, Gateway Park South, Yas Island, Tuesday December 10 to Saturday 14, 2pm to 10pm on Dec 10 and 11, 2pm to 11pm Dec 12 to 14, wintercarnival.ae

Santa’s Grotto @ Yas Mall

The largest mall in Abu Dhabi will be transformed into a sensational winter wonderland complete with festive decorations and Santa’s Grotto for the weekend over December 12 to 14. There will also be a festive market that will leave you spoilt for choices for Christmas gifts for your family and friends.

Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily from December 12 to 24, noon to 11pm on Thursday and Friday, noon to 10pm Saturday to Wednesday,  yasmall.ae 

Louvre Abu Dhabi is getting into the festive spirit with some new attractions for children.

Until January 10, giant snow globes will feature inside the iconic museum where children can see a copy of an artwork from the latest exhibition housed inside the giant ornament. With falling snow inside, it will help engage young children with art and culture with a a seasonal twist.
The attraction is to anyone who buys an admission ticket to the museum until January 10.
It sounds like fun to us, but we love a snow globe.
Free with museum admission. Dec 12-Jan10. Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island www.louvreabudhabi.com

Celebrate Christmas on the Corniche
From December 12 to 21, things are getting fun and festive at one of Abu Dhabis most popular destinations. Taking over Formal Park on the Corniche, The Winter Market will be hosting a free family festive celebration to get you into the Christmas spirit. At the event families can enjoy shopping at a host of stalls selling unique items from the UAE, try the open-air ice rink, play a selection Winter-themed games, tuck in to some seasonal food and drinks, watch festive films on the big screen and more. Plus there will even be a snow zone where you can enjoy a snowball fight and build a snowman. A host of workshops will also be held including gingerbread making, ornament making, arts and crafts and more. Live entertainment will also be held across the ten-day festival including performances from choir singers. We’re already getting our singing voice ready and perfecting the snowball making skills.
Free. Dec12-21. 3pm-11pm. Formal Park, Corniche

Get festive at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Bringing some more festive cheer, Winter Wonderland is set to return to The Galleria Al Maryah Island from December 12 to 26. The returning event will once again take over the waterfront promenade on Al Maryah Island. Attractions on offer include a sliding slope park, a snow zone, a wax ice rink a Narnia-themed maze, Candyland and more. A special festive train ride will also be available to young children. Plus a range of activities including festive bath bomb making, slime making, gingerbread house making and fun fair games including spin the wheel and more will also be on hand. Taking to the stage a number of live performances are also set to take place across the festival including live music and theatrical performances. Last but certainly not least, Santa’s Grotto will return where little ones can meet the man himself and get some pictures taken. It sounds like a whole lot of fun.
Free. Dec 12-26. 4pm-10pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island www.almaryahisland.ae

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Venice: an exemplary case-concert

As part of the solidarity campaign for Venice promoted following the damage caused by the exceptional high water event that occurred on November 12^th 2019, the Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi and the Embassy of Italy to the United Arab Emirates hosted yesterday a string quartet concert with voice.

The concert, under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance for the UAE and the Emirates Red Crescent, and under the auspices of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation was held at the Abu Dhabi Theatre, one of the historic sites of the city, near the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village.

The event was a great success seen the number of the audience and the great appreciation with a standing ovation at the end of the concert.

The Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, H.E. Nicola Lener, opened the evening with a welcome speech where he described the institutional frame of the event, emphasizing from one side the damages of the artistic and cultural heritage of Venice and on the other the promptness of the Italian Government and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in launching a campaign of solidarity in all countries to support the Canal city to raise awareness of the emergency and to promote fundraising.

The note of thanks to the UAE institutions who granted the patronage and to the audience present at the event was part of a few words said by the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Ida Zilio-Grandi. On this occasion she thanked, H.E. Ahmed AlKhouri, a true friend of the Institute and H.E. Muhammad al-Suwaidi, true lover of Venice, a man of letters, a renowned poet, one of the innovators in the vernacular Gulf Arab language and literature and Founding Secretary General of Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation & Founder of the Electronic Village. A special thanks also to the sponsors of the Institute itself, Montalbano Contract Furniture, iGuzzini Middle East, and Ms Luana Zillio with Arte Veneziana.

During the performance, the composer Silvia Colasanti, – one of the most appreciated Italian composers awarded twice by the Presidency of the Italian Republic -, conducted the Guadagnini Quartet, – Fabrizio Zoffoli violin, Cristina Papini violin, Matteo Rocchi viola, Alessandra Cefaliello, cello -,one of the most renowned European chamber music groups with a classical and romantic repertoire. A voice of excellence, the famous actor and director Elio De Capitani, read poems by Mariangela Gualtieri inspired by the ecological theme and environmental emergencies. The title of the concert, “Earth, I walk upon Thee”, was inspired by a verse from Gualtieri (“Earth, I walk upon Thee”).

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#HelpVenice

In response to the recent flooding in Venice, the Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi and the Embassy of Italy to the UAE are sponsoring a benefit concert “Earth, I walk upon Thee”.

The performance, composed and conducted by Silvia Colasanti, consists of the Guadagnini String Quartet, and is accompanied by poetry reading by the famous actor and director Elio De Capitani, on texts by Mariangela Gualtieri exploring the pressing issue of climate change and environmental emergencies.

The Guadagnini String Quartet are well known in Europe for their chamber music performances and classical and romantic repertoire. The event is under the patronage of H.E. Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance of the UAE and the Emirates Red Crescent, and under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC).

The event will be held on December 11th at 7:30 pm, (opening cocktail 6:30 pm) in the Abu Dhabi National Theatre, near the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village.

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Lewis Hamilton rounded off his world-championship winning campaign in style with an 11th win of the year at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton led from start-to-finish in a commanding display as he secured the 84th win of his career and moved to within seven of Michael Schumacher’s all-time record.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished runner-up following a fine move on Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, who took the chequered flag in third. Verstappen’s drive to second ensured he finished the season as the best of the rest behind Mercedes duo Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

Bottas, who started last following his grid penalty for an engine change, took the flag in fourth. But the Finn could yet be promoted one place with Leclerc’s podium under threat following a fuel irregularity. The Monegasque has been summoned to report to the stewards.

Sebastian Vettel passed Red Bull’s Alex Albon for fifth with two laps remaining. Vettel’s race was thwarted by a slow pit stop.

https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2019/races/1020/abu-dhabi/race-result.html

Yasalam After-Race Concert

American rockers The Killers will bring their world beating catalogue of massive hits including “Mr Brightside”, “Somebody Told Me”, “When You Were Young”, “Human”, “Runaways”, “The Man” and more to the du Arena, Yas Island, on Sunday 1st December.

#AbuDhabiGP ticket holders can take their weekend up a gear by purchasing ‘Golden Circle’ upgrades for the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. The upgrade packages offer the best views at du Arena, prices start from AED 195.

This event is exclusive to #AbuDhabiGP ticket holders

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سوف تُعرَض في “ماتيرا” مضامين مشاركة إيطاليا في معرض “إكسبو دبي 2020” كما سيجري أيضاً تقديم الجناح الإيطالي المخصّص لموضوع “بيوتي كونّيكتس بيبُل” (الجمال يربط بين الشعوب) الذي سيعرض على أكثر من خمسة وعشرين مليون زائر المتوقّع أن يحضروا إلى “دبي”، معالم الهوية الثقافية، الإبداعية والإنتاجية التي تتميّز بها بلادنا. الفنّ والعلم، التقليد والتكنولوجيا، الإبداع والجمال – عناصر تفوّق المبتكرات والمنتجات الإيطالية المُعترَف بأصالتها على صعيد دولي – كأدوات لدفع عجلة الحوار بين الثقافات والتخطيط لعالم الغد.

معرض “إكسبو دبي 2020″، الذي سيُقام من العشرين من اوكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2020 إلى العاشر من أبريل/نيسان 2021، هو أول معرض شامل ينظّمه بلد عربي وسيكون مخصصاً لموضوع “كونّيكتينغ مايندز،كرياتينغ ذي فيوتشر” (الربط بين العقول، خلق المستقبل).

كانت إيطاليا أول بلد من مجموعة السبعة الكبار يعلن رسمياً عن انضمامه إلى معرض “إكسبو دبي 2020” الذي ستشارك فيه بمواكبة عدد كبير من الشركاء المؤسساتيين القادمين من مختلف القطاعات، الأكاديمي، العلمي، الإبداعي، الرياضي، الإعلامي والموسيقي.

“وَنيير توغو” (بقي عام واحد) سيشكّل ايضاً فرصة إضافية ومهمة لظهور “ماتيرا” على الساحة الدولية، بعد أن كانت قد اختيرت “عاصمة أوروبية للثقافة لعام 2019” ومكاناً يحتلّ مركز الطليعة في جنوب إيطاليا من حيث القدرة على اجتذاب السياح.

إضافة إلى ذلك، سيُجري وزراء الخارجية لقاءً ثنائياً للتعمّق في موضوعَي الشراكة وفرص التبادل التجاري بين إيطاليا والإمارات العربية المتحدة. في ختام اللقاء سيُعقَد مع الوزير “ديمايو” مؤتمر صحفي داخل فندق “أوتيل بالاتزو فيسكونتي”

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The Matera event will present the contents of Italy’s participation in Expo Dubai 2020 and the Italy Pavilion, with its theme statement dedicated to “Beauty Connects People”, which will present the cultural, creative and productive identity of our Country to the more than 25 million visitors expected in Dubai: art and science, tradition and technology, creativity and beauty – the internationally recognised points of excellence of “Brand Italy” – as the instruments to promote dialogue between cultures and design the world of the future.

Expo Dubai 2020, which will run from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, is the first Universal Expo organised in an Arab Country and will be dedicated to the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”.

Italy was the first G7 Country to formalise its participation in the Expo 2020, which will involve numerous institutional partners, as well as representatives from the world of academia, science, creativity, sports, media and music.

“1 Year to Go” will also be another important opportunity to give international visibility to Matera, already proclaimed the European Capital of Culture 2019 and a leader in the capacity to attract tourism to the South of Italy.

The two Foreign Ministers will also have a bilateral meeting to make an overview of the partnership and the trade opportunities between Italy and the United Arab Emirates. At the close of the meeting, Minister Di Maio will hold a press point at the Hotel Palazzo Viceconte.

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