OSAKA, Japan, 19th September, 2025 (WAM) -- Shihab Alfaheem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, affirmed that the celebration of "UAE Day" embodies the country's developmental journey and the remarkable progress it has achieved since its first participation in Expo Osaka more than five decades ago. Alfaheem said, "The UAE's first participation in Expo was in Osaka 55 years ago under the flag of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He added that the UAE's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka follows the great success of hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, which attracted more than 24 million visitors. He explained that the UAE Pavilion focuses on three main themes: space, health, and sustainability, emphasising that the pavilion's architectural design ensures a smooth visitor experience without overcrowding, thereby enhancing interaction with the daily activities and events. Since opening in mid April 2025, the Pavilion has become a space of storytelling, connection, and discovery.