In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed visits Expo 2020 Dubai on third day of event

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the pavilions of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Russian and Uganda at Expo 2020 Dubai on Sunday, the third day of the six-month mega event.

Under the theme of ‘Density Weaves Opportunities’, the Bahraini pavilion aims to create images of weaving needles and the density of a traditionally woven fabric. In its structure, 126 rods become weaving needles that represent Bahrain’s history of traditional crafts, simultaneously stitching multiculturalism into the social fabric through food.

Being held for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, Expo 2020 houses the pavilions of countries participating in the event as well as those of diverse organisations from across the world. The global show runs for 182 days until 31st March, 2022.

Sheikh Mohammed at the Kuwait pavilion. Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The six-month mega global event features more than 200 participants – including nations, multilateral organisations, businesses, and educational institutions, as well as millions of visitors who have come together to create the largest and most diverse World Expo ever

Sheikh Mohammed during his visit to the Qatar pavilion. Qatar pavilion pays tribute to the country's coat of arms, which is rooted in its rich history and cultural heritage. The sweeping shape of Qatar's pavilion echoes the essence of this insignia, through a design that exudes movement, mobility, strength and tradition. The pavilion’s design offers a modern interpretation of Qatar’s progressive outlook.

The pavilion’s architecture is inspired by the Coat of Arms of Qatar. This includes a dhow, palm trees, swords and water.

Sheikh Mohammed during his visit to the Russian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which tells stories of the country’s scientific and cultural heritage carefully preserved over the course of the past centuries.

It also showcases the works of the brightest minds behind the latest cutting-edge technologies made in Russia aimed at making our future better. With the theme of ‘Creative Mind: Driving the Future’, the pavilion presents the best Russian creative projects, as well as a changing exposition of the regions of the Russian Federation.

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan during a visit at the Ugandan pavilion.

Sheikh Mohammed met with the President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni as he toured the country's pavilion.