Expo 2020 Dubai mascots unveiled

Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:07

By Mohamed Suleman

The mascots for Expo 2020 Dubai have been unveiled.

The family of characters were unveiled earlier on Thursday at a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

A magical and wise ghaf tree named Salama will be the main face of the event.

She is a captivating storyteller who has extensive knowledge of the UAE's history and culture.

Two inquisitive Emirati kids called Latifa and Rashid will be the other main mascots along with a team of robots named Opti, Alif and Terra.

Manal Al Bayat, Chief Community Engagement Officer ay Expo 2020 Dubai, explains how the mascots will interact with each other.

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