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    UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received Steen Christiansen, Chairman of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the inter-governmental organization based in Paris, and the accompanying delegation at Zabeel Palace today. In presence of Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Christiansen and delegation who are on a four-day Enquiry Mission to the country to assess the UAE and Dubai’s  ability to host the World Expo 2020. Sheikh Mohammed assured that the UAE leadership, federal and local governments, private sectors and community are coordinating on the highest levels to furnish the exhibition and win the bid to host the exhibition. At end of the reception, Sheikh Mohammed hosted a lunch banquette in honor of the BIE’s delegation. The banquette was attended by a number of sheikhs, ministers, high personalities and directors of local departments.