Our Story

The Syria Pavilion Theme

Since the dawn of documented history, the Syrian people have contributed major achievements to the development of human history.

The Syria Pavilion will showcase a rich civilization that has laid the foundation of the modern world, remains a dynamic component of it, and wants to rise again and claims its place in the world. It was Syria that was home to the first crop, first Alphabet and first music note and poem. We were the first true example of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” theme of Expo 2020 Dubai, and we are confident that our rich heritage and pioneering nature will fuel our bright future.

The Syrian Pavilion welcomes Expo 2020 Dubai visitors from all around the world from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021.

We Will Rise Together.

The Syria Pavilion celebrates the Syrian people, their creativity , pioneering nature and aspirations. Located in The Mobility District it is the perfect starting point to your Expo 2020 Dubai tour.

Connecting Minds, Creating the Future since 7500 B.C

Modern day Syria is home for some of the earliest agricultural settlements in history. These early preliterate cultures developed a system of economic trading and administrative management based on clay tokens. Used for counting, data processing and communication , these tokens are considered by researchers to have established Neolithic redistribution of economy and thereby set the foundation of the Bronze Age civilization. We invite you on a journey to discover how Syrians are determined to rise together and make the future as we made history.

Exhibit One: A common story

Do you know you ABC? Take a look at a physical replica of the first ever written Alphabet dating back to 1400 BC discovered in modern day Syria. Together, we will learn how through the ripple effect of this small clay tablet, we all have more in common than we think.

Exhibit two: Let’s grow together

Syrians descend from some of the earliest agricultural societies in history, and we still have it in us to grow and nurture. Guests will be part of an collective interactive art installation inspired by artists aspirations to regrow and nurture our countryside back to life.

Exhibit three: Rediscovering Harmony

Syrians love music so much so that they wrote the first note ever discovered. Today we invite you to sing with us “The Hurrian Songs” as did the people of Ugarit 1400 years B.C

Exhibit four: Faces from Syria

Every Syrian is part of the awareness that we are all alike and interconnected and that together we will build a brighter future for Syria and all Syrians. This collective art gallery is an attempt to rethink and reformulate our concept of individual and human identity away from narrow prejudices and affiliations.

Exhibit five: whispers from Syria

over 3000 Syrians came together to build the Syria pavilion. Come see what they have to say and witness highlights of the rich Syrian culture manifesting in this embracing space that represents all of us together.

The Hub

Come meet the people and organizations working to shape the future of modern Syria. Book a meeting with established businesses, promising entrepreneurs, government entities and NGOs and get a glimpse of what opportunities Syria has to offer.