Sheikh Mohammed expressed his pride during a visit to Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, where he toured the .

The Dubai Ruler praised the pavilion’s design, which draws inspiration from the traditional arish — historic houses built from palm fronds and trunks.

"I liked the design of our national pavilion, ... which is based on a new concept of the "arish", which are the old houses built from palm fronds and trunks," Sheikh Mohammed wrote in a social media post.

“Our pavilion represents our adherence to the authenticity of the past and our passion for the future,” he added.

He highlighted that while the structure honours tradition, its content showcases the UAE’s ambitious projects in space, healthcare innovation, and sustainability initiatives.

He also extended special thanks to Sheikha Mariam bint Mohammed bin Zayed for her supervision of the pavilion’s design and development, noting her excellence in presenting the UAE’s story to the world.

"Today I also met with our unsung heroes and our mission at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, who welcome more than 15,000 visitors daily, conveying our story to the world and adding new friends to our country every day," Sheikh Mohammed noted.

"Our relationship with Japan dates back to 1972. Today, our relations with all countries of the world are strong through our global participation and hosting of international events. We also share our unsung heroes, young men and women, who travel the world to convey our story, our identity, our culture, and our passion for the future," he added.