African Union Honor Program of Activities

1. African Union Honour Day Official Opening Ceremony – Watch Live
Where: Al-Wasl
When : 27th February 2022
Time: 10:00 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

2. High-Level Business Form
Theme: Africa is Ready and Open for Business
Where: Abu Dhabi Hall
When : 27th February 2022
Time : 14:30 GST

Key Note Speakers
• H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa
African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson
• H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga
AUC Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade Industry and Mining
• H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould TAH
Director General, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)
• Mrs Kanyo Awani
Managing Director, Intra-Africa Trade initiative -African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
• H.E Wamkele Mene
Secretary General, Africa Continental Free Trade Area( AfCFTA)

3. Press Conference
What: African Union Honor Day Media Briefing - Watch Live
Where: Expo Media Center
When : 27th February 2022
Time : 15:30 GST
Speakers
• AUC Deputy Chairperson, H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa
Africa is open for business with a special focus on the decade of financial inclusion.
• AU Special Envoy on Youth – Chido Mpemba
- Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship.
• Director of Information Communications Directorate - Leslie Richer
- How Africa is reposition herself as business a partner in the present, the future and beyond as underpinned in Agenda 2063.
Moderator: AU Head of Communications : Wynne Musabayana

4. African Union Honor Day “Colours of Africa” Watch Live
Where: Al-Wasl
When: 27th February 2022
Time: 19:30 GST (Gulf Standard Time)
• Fally Ipupa
• Mafikizolo
• Cheikh Oueld Labied
• MAYORKUN
BACKGROUND:
National and Honour Days at Expo 2020 Dubai are moments to celebrate each of the International Participants, shining light on their culture and achievements, and showcasing their pavilions as well as programming. Each Honour day features a flag-raising ceremony at the Stage of Nations in Al Wasl Plaza, accompanied by official addresses from the dignitaries and a cultural performance to bring those in attendance closer to the home of the participant being celebrated.

Mr. Lunga Kupiso, Public Relations & Media Officer - AU at Expo 2020 | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission
Tel: +251 115 517 700 | E-mail: auexpomedia@africa-union.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ms. Faith Adhiambo, Media & Communications Coordinator - AU at Expo 2020 | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission
Tel: +251 115 517 700 | E-mail: ochiengj@african-union.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Information and Communication Directorate, African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org
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