By Mohamed L. Massaquoi
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio has yesterday Wednesday 29th September 2021, arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ahead of the opening ceremony of the Dubai EXPO 2020 scheduled for today, Thursday 30th September 2021.
Mrs. Bio, who doubles as Sierra Leone’s Commissioner General for the EXPO, is in the Gulf state on the invitation of the UAE leadership and the organizers of the mega exhibition event.
The Dubai EXPO 2020 is expected to run from the 1st October 2021 to March 31st 2022 with over 190 participating countries. The event will provide a unique platform for participating countries to showcase their opportunities, create networks and attract investment.
Mrs. Bio was received by Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the UAE, Rashid Sesay.