by Kasun Illankoon
Finland participation at Expo 2020 Dubai was confirmed today by the Commissioner General of Finland for Dubai Expo Mr. Severi Keinala and Mr. Najeeb Mohammed Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Expo 2020.
Speaking at the event Mr. Keinala said: “Finland engages in international dialogue and seeks solutions through cooperation. Dubai Expo 2020 offers an incredible opportunity to strengthen existing ties and establish new connections with partners in the UAE, Arabic world and globally.”
The National Partners represented in the Finland Pavilion – KONE Corporation, Konecranes and Outotec – are heavily involved in major projects across the region.
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. The company operates in over 60 countries and has distributors in over 100 countries. In the Middle East, KONE has grown from a challenger to become the market leader, with operations in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain.
Konecranes, the world-leading group of lifting businesses is located in 50 countries around the world. Konecranes is the largest producer and service provider to the Middle East for cranes, lifting equipment and hoists.
Outotec is the world’s 5th most sustainable company on the Global 100 list. Outotec is an industry pioneer in the development of leading technologies and services for the mining, metal, energy and chemical industries.