(MENAFN - FTI Consulting) United Arab Emirates, 16 February 2021: Northern Ireland Economy Minister Diane Dodds today marked one year to go until the Northern Ireland Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Northern Ireland will be an integral part of the UK Pavilion at the rescheduled event that will start in Dubai from October 2021. The six-month long show will include a dedicated Northern Ireland showcase on 16th February 2022. Diane Dodds, Economy Minister of Northern Ireland said, “Today marks one year to go until Northern Ireland is centre stage at the world’s largest live international event. As the world begins to recover from COVID-19, Expo 2020 Dubai will encourage international co-operation and collaboration at a time it is needed most.