A panel discussion will explore the theme of Connectivity Mobility and Accessibility as adopted for Expo 2020 and Dubai’s ambition to be one [...]

24 October | 7 – 8pm
Exhibition 24 – 29 October | 10am – 9pm
Building 3, Retail Unit R04, Dubai Design District (d3)

A panel discussion explores the theme of Connectivity Mobility and Accessibility as adopted for Expo 2020 and Dubai’s ambition to be one of world’s most disabled-friendly cities by 2020.

On display during the entire week will be an exhibition of the Unlimited Doha Prize: The Open City an initiative by RIBA, in collaboration with The British Council and Department for International Trade. Focused on mobility, and in particular improving the experience of movement within Doha the residency brings together 20 designers based in either the UK or the Gulf. Participants developed and exchanged ideas in order to pioneer new approaches and innovative design solutions that can contribute to the future development of Qatar and beyond.

About RIBA

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and their members. The RIBA was founded in 1834 for “…the general advancement of Civil Architecture, and for promoting and facilitating the acquirement of the knowledge of the various arts and sciences connected therewith…”.

The RIBA works to promote and support effective architectural practice and to maintain standards in the profession. The RIBA support the highest standards in architectural education within the UK and internationally through its academic validation system helping to raise global standards in architectural education. In 2009 the RIBA Gulf Chapter was established to promote design excellence in the delivery of architecture and to add relevance to members working in the region.

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