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Cinnamon roll tutorial

News:  Sweden is know for its delicious cinnamon rolls - and during food week Neil Ponsonby, chef at the Swedish pavilion, arranged a tutorial to teach the visitors how to make them.

Visitors tried the healthiest tea in the world

News:  How do you grow the healthiest tea in the world? And how doest it become so nutritious? Find out in the video.

Activated water to transform flavor

News:  So called activated water can change the way food and drinks taste. During food week the company BE WTR gave visitors at the Swedish pavilion a taste of the water. But how doest it work? Get the answer in the video.

Next generation food systems displayed in the pavilion

News:  Swedish foodtech is present all weekend in the Swedish pavilion to showcase a "smörgåsbord" of next generation food systems - everything from 3D printed meat to stores with self checkout.

Coldplay at Expo: "Proud to be here"

News:  The British rock band Coldplay played for a packed Al Wasl Dome at Expo on February 15. Get a glimpse of the concert in the clip above.

Innovating to advance performance in healthcare

Mölnlycke:  Mölnlycke’s Chief Medical Officer Emma Wright explains how evidence, quality and regulatory affairs help ensure we continuously develop our solutions to meet clinicians’ and patients’ needs.

Join the live cooking at the pavilion

News:  How do you make a traditional Swedish meatball? During the weekend visitors at the Swedish pavilion are welcome to join a live cooking demonstration at the rooftop bar - and of course try some Swedish delicacies.

Healthy cities for the next generation

Sweco:  How do we shape our cities as healthy places for children and their families to grow and thrive?

Last 50 days of Expo for 50 dirham

News:  With only weeks left of Expo 2020 in Dubai, visitors can now buy a pass for the all remaining days for 50 dirham. The world fair will end by end of March, giving visitors a last chance to enjoy the rest of the weeks.

Going circular- a vision for urban transition

Sweco:  How can we go from awareness to action in circular design? 

Women creating solutions through science and innovation

News:  The Israeli pavilion in collaboration with Israel-UAE Business Council, the Swedish pavilion and the University of Peace in Costa Rica, is hosting a two-day event on women, peace and security.

New business opportunities for Sweden and Egypt

News:  Representatives from Sweden and Egypt were brought together when Business Sweden alongside with the Swedish Embassy in Egypt, and the Egyptian Commerical Service hosted Egypt-Sweden Day. The purpose was to strengthen the economic relationship between the two countries and find new opportunities for collaboration.

Ears in the making with a Swedish bioprinter

News:  The Swedish world leading 3D bioprinter can print human tissue- and organ models. In the future bioprinting will replace the need for organ donors. Watch an ear being printed in Swedish pavilion.

Stockholm hosts cold water swimming competition in 1.9 celsius lake

News:  "The colder the water, the warmer the friendship!" says Maria, one of the 156 contestants from over 10 countries taking part in a cold swimming competition in the icy waters of Stockholm's Hellasgården natural reserve.

Healthcare solutions designed by Nordic students

News:  Design students from the Nordic countries have collaborated to create solutions for integrated healthcare and care. Watch the clip where Anders Lundqvist from Head of Unit at the Center for Rural Medicine, explains one of the design displayed at the Co-creation stage.

Preventing unhealthy lifestyle amongst young people

News:  How can we prevent an unhealthy lifestyle amongst young people? Choice Foundation, in partnership with Mentor Arabia, hosted several sessions about the importance of supporting youths and giving them the right tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Opportunities beyond the pandemic

News:  Swecare and the Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs are hosting a two-day program at the Swedish pavilion to explore solutions to solving the Global Health Challenges.

Workshop with Mölnlycke at the pavilion

News:  Mölnlycke, an official partner of the pavilion, hosted a day where they engaged with costumers from the region and arranged a workshop.

Access to cancer care - focus at the Elekta gala

News:  Elekta, one of the official partners of the Swedish pavilion, is in the forefront when it comes to cancer treatment. On January 25 they hosted a gala at the pavilion where they discussed access to cancer care and inaugurated Elekta Foundation.

Which way now? Healthy options for our streets and cities

Sweco:  How can cars become guests, and streets become places to live rather than merely spaces to move through?

Performance by Black Eyed Peas at Expo

News:  The group made famous during the early 2000's with songs like "Where Is The Love?" and "Boom Boom Pow" came to Expo 2020 to perform live on the 25th of January. Watch parts of the concert in the clip above.

Forth place for Sweden in Expo World Cup

News:  With great determination, a few bruises and with help from former professional footballer Chippen, Sweden ended up forth place in Expo World Cup out of 32 countries. Watch all the games Sweden played in the tournament, in the video above.

Debate about the future of connected health

News:  This week Business Sweden hosted an event at the Swedish pavilion, exploring the future of connected health. Swedish and local actors were invited to share knowledge and discuss how to tackle future and ongoing challenges by leveraging new technology.

She is the 500 000th visitor at the Swedish pavilion

News:  Amy from Lebanon was the 500 000th visitor at the Swedish pavilion - this was celebrated.