Expo 2020 Launches Official Song “This Is Our Time”
Sung by Hussain Al Jassmi, one of the UAE’s biggest artists and Expo 2020 Ambassador, accompanied by Lebanese-American Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mayssa Karaa, and 21-year-old Emirati singer-songwriter Almas, the track aims to unite all who attend the festivities
Expo is only 10 days away, so Expo 2020 Dubai has launched an official song to set the mood.
Entitled “This Is Our Time”, the song is sung by Hussain Al Jassmi, one of the UAE’s biggest artists and Expo 2020 Ambassador, accompanied by Lebanese-American Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mayssa Karaa, who is also Artistic Director of Expo’s all-female Firdaus Orchestra, as well as 21-year-old Emirati singer-songwriter Almas, named in Spotify’s Best Female Talent in the Middle East.
“This Is Our Time is a tribute to the UAE for all it has been, is today and will achieve in the years to come. It’s a song about pride, faith and unity, and I hope that it brings a smile to the faces of everyone who hears it, wherever they may be in the world. Being a part of such an iconic event in the UAE’s history is extremely exciting and rewarding,” says Al Jassmi.
“I’m so proud to be Emirati and play a role in a moment that will be forever part of my country’s history. The song is an embodiment of hope and the belief that collaboration will yield a better future for all,” added Almas.
The song is made to ‘highlight pride in the UAE’s culture, celebrates the future and brings together nations from around the world, while conveying the story of Expo’s overarching theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” through the universal language of music’, according to a media statement.
“World Expos bring people together, and we are pleased to welcome a collection of incredible talents to lend their voices to the official Expo 2020 Dubai song – combining the past, present and future, and providing an inspiration to all. In less than 10 days, we look forward to welcoming the world and creating once-in-a-lifetime memories for millions of visitors,” Marjan Faraidooni, Chief Experience Officer at Expo 2020 Dubai, said.
Chris Hemsworth welcomed the world to the upcoming event last week. All visitors must be vaccinated or test negative to attend. There will also be affordable transport from across the UAE.
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