Ensure all your team are registered for Tawassul, an essential tool for all media to be able to cover Expo and be kept up to date with current operational information (including the Expo 2020 events calendar) and editorial information (including press releases and media alerts). Tawassul hosts Key Links to other important supplementary media systems only accessible to accredited media via the Tawassul home page.
Email distribution of Expo 2020 Dubai press releases and media alerts will significantly reduce at event-time as Tawassul will transition to an event-time newswire from 1 October 2021. Expo will generate multiple press releases, alerts and updates throughout each day of the event available for media to access on Tawassul.
Accreditation
To access all Expo 2020 content assets and the Expo 2020 site from 1 October 2021 media must be accredited. Once approved for access to Tawassul, the first step in the media accreditation process is to submit one media accreditation expression of interest per organisation through Tawassul. Visit the Accreditation page for more information. You will not be able to access Expo without accreditation.
COVID-19
Expo will be issuing updated vaccination and PCR information for media attending Expo shortly.
Expo Media Centre (EMC)
The EMC is the operational and editorial hub for accredited media covering Expo 2020. It is located in the centre of the site, adjacent to the iconic Al Wasl Plaza and provides a range of facilities and services to support media in developing and producing their coverage. Visit the EMC page on Tawassul for more information.
Drone videography/photography
Any media organisation wishing to capture bespoke drone footage at Expo 2020 Dubai will not be able to fly drones themselves and must contract an Expo-approved UAE operator. Approved operators will be listed on a dedicated Drone page within ‘Plan your journey’ in early September 2021. Please do not bring your own drones to Expo 2020.
Expo will produce regularly updated general site drone footage which will be available fee-free on our Media Asset Management System.
Media access to pavilions and third party spaces
Accredited media access to pavilions, particular venues and third party spaces within the Expo site is managed by advance request (in most instances prior to 48 hours in advance). Visit the ‘Access to pavilions and third party spaces’ page for more information, regular updates and access details.
Media Asset Management System
The Media Asset Management System (MAM) is an extensive library of Expo 2020 video, images and sound cuts, including pre-packaged content, segments and features as well as news cuts and complementary footage for editorial use by accredited media, subject to rights. Accredited media can only access the MAM via a Key Link hosted on Tawassul. Visit the Media Asset Management System (MAM) page for more information.
Media Bookings System
The Media Bookings System is a platform for accredited media to request bookable services and facilities in the EMC and across the site including TV studios, radio studios, camera positions, photography positions, stand-up positions, edit suites, voice-over booths, interview rooms and more. Accredited media only can access the Media Bookings System via a Key Link hosted on Tawassul. Visit the Media Bookings System page for more information.
Media Briefings
The Expo Media Centre (EMC) will host conferences by International Participants on their National / Honour Day conferences by international organisations and NGOs, thematic conferences led by Expo 2020 and Partner conferences. A Daily Media Briefing hosted by Expo will commence at 0915 from 1 October 2021 at the EMC. Visit the Media Conferences and Media Events page for more information.
Opening Ceremony live feed
Live feeds will be available for onward transmission. Please contact media.services@expo2020.ae to arrange the delivery of the live feed for your accredited organisation.
People of Determination (accessibility needs)
Accredited media who identify as a person of determination and require assistance at the Expo 2020 site should contact Media Services at media.services@expo2020.ae with details of their requirements.
Permit to temporarily import media equipment into the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
For international media wishing to temporarily import media equipment into the UAE, a permit must be requested at least 48 hours in advance and approved in order to clear customs issued by the Media Regulatory Office. Visit the Permits page for more information.
Permit to film and photograph in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
A permit to film and photograph in the UAE, outside the Expo site, must be requested at least 10 days in advance and approved by the Media Regulatory Office. Visit the Filming and photography inside and outside the site and the Permits page for more information. You do not require this permit to film and photograph within the Expo site.
Photography and Broadcast bibs
Accredited photographers and TV broadcasters will be provided with a bib that must be worn whilst performing their role at Expo 2020 and to access camera platforms and photography positions booked on the Media Bookings System. Bibs must be collected by accredited photographers, third party photographers, TV production personnel and third party film crew on presentation of their accreditation pass from the Media Bookings Desk within the Expo Media Centre (EMC) upon first arrival to the Expo 2020 site.
Production and TV plan release
The Expo world feed and Media Asset Management System will contain live and post-produced material for accredited media organisations. These assets are available fee-free. Please contact media.services@expo2020.ae for more information. Access to the live feed for the Opening Ceremony must be requested in advance.
Restricted and prohibited items and tools of the trade
Expo 2020 has identified items which will not be permitted at Expo 2020. Visit the Access to the Expo site page for more information on restricted and prohibited items as well as exceptions to these outlined as ‘tools of the trade’ for accredited media.
Special event access
There may be Special Events with restricted access where demand exceeds capacity and may require a Supplementary Access Device (SAD) to gain access. A dedicated Special event access page within ‘Plan your journey’ will be hosted on Tawassul as Special Events and access details are confirmed.
Spectrum Management
Media wishing to use any of the below listed wireless/radio frequency equipment on the Expo site (whether for operational or demonstration purposes) must register their equipment on the Spectrum Order Portal (for approval by the Expo Spectrum Services team, in collaboration with the UAE Telecommunication and Digital Government Regulatory Authority TRDA) by the deadlines outlined on the Spectrum Management page and ensure it is authorised for use before bringing it to the site:
- Audio Description Services / Mass cast / FM Radio
- Interpretation Service
- Microwave Mobile Link
- Photographer wireless remote
- Point to Point devices
- Satellite News Gathering (SNG)
- Telemetry and Tele-command
- Wi-Fi (private hotspots) / Access Points
- Wireless microphone
Equipment not authorised for use on site by the TDRA and the Expo Spectrum team or does not pass the on-site testing process will not be tagged and will not be permitted into the Expo site. Applications submitted after applicable deadlines will still be accepted but will be given a lower priority and the TDRA may not allocate the frequency spectrum requested. Visit the Spectrum Management page for more information.
Transport
Media are encouraged to take advantage of Dubai’s public transport and taxi and e-hail services while in the UAE for Expo 2020 as well as the dedicated media parking area for accredited media at the Expo 2020 site. Visit the Transport page on Tawassul for more information.
Travel
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the main international airport serving Dubai. For media arriving and departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Expo 2020 encourages the use of the Dubai Metro, taxis and e-hail services. Expo 2020 Dubai accredited media are eligible for a discount of up to 30 per cent on the best available rate at most Emaar Hospitality Group properties as well as special rates when booking Nissan hire cars. Visit the Arrivals and departures, Accommodation and Transport pages for more information.
Visas
Accredited media should consult the relevant authorities in their country of residence or with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai regarding visa requirements to enter the UAE
For further information and queries please contact the Media Services team at media.services@expo2020.ae.
Please let us know your coverage plans and ensure you are accredited in order to make use of all the assets, services and facilities we are making available for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Expo 2020 Dubai.
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