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Dubai’s Children’s City hosts international debut of Above and Beyond Educational Exhibition in November High-tech exhibition provides hands-on experience with wonders of flight, space exploration for ages 7-14 Innovations showcased as part of Boeing’s 100th anniversary in 2016

DUBAI, UAE, October 6th, 2015 – Children’s City in Dubai will host the first international destination of Above and Beyond, the ultimate interactive flight exhibition. The exhibition, opening Nov. 7, 2015, is an education-based exploration of the wonder of flight and the marvels of aerospace innovation, design and technology. Produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA, Above and Beyond is presented by Boeing as part of the company’s schedule of events, activities, stories and engagement to celebrate its centennial in 2016. “ We are excited to be the first international host of Above & Beyond at Children’s City, because we are continuously seeking new ways to educate and engage young people. The UAE is becoming an aviation hub and this exhibit will allow children to better experience the fundamental concepts of aerospace and even spark interest in pursuing careers in the space and aviation world,” said Naila Rashid Al Mansoory, head of the Children’s City Above and Beyond offers visitors of all ages, an exciting, hands-on journey through the innovations and science behind flight and space exploration, as well as the advancements of tomorrow. It is designed to be the most interactive exhibition on aerospace ever to tour, with approximately 5,000 square feet of exhibition space, including a 180-degree immersive theater presentation, a high-tech media-rich historical timeline, a simulated space elevator ride, a challenge to design and test a supersonic

1 fighter jet in a virtual high-speed flying competition, and an avatar-based motion-capture group experience that demonstrates flight like a bird. “ Above and Beyond represents an investment in inspiring curiosity in the region’s next generation to enjoy, explore and create through science, engineering, and technology. The exhibition is also a powerful way to generate belief in their ability to develop the skills to contribute in fields like aerospace as future designers, engineers or business leaders,” said Bernard Dunn, President of Boeing Middle East. Supporting the exhibit is an important element of Boeing’s centennial commemoration, an unparalleled opportunity to share Boeing’s own rich legacy and culture of innovation through high quality, engaging education, and STEM-related activities. After its debut at Children’s City, upcoming Above and Beyond tour stops include Abu Dhabi, London and Tokyo, as well as several cities in the United States.

About Children City The Dubai-based Children's City is the first educational city in the UAE devoted to children between two and fifteen years old where they can investigate, explore, play, discover, and learn about the world in which we live. The City is specially designed for children to interact and discover together in family and school groups. It contains several exhibits and programs like nature center, space exploration, human body, computer & communication, planetarium, the way we live and international culture as well as Toddlers area. In addition, Children's City presents daily educational workshops throughout the year at the different galleries or in the purpose-built halls and entertainment programs at the Children's City Theatre for school students, children and families.

About Boeing Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company designing and manufacturing commercial and military airplanes, rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing is the prime contractor for the International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline

2 support services. Boeing provides products and support services to customers in 150 countries and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 168,000 people across the United States and in more than 65 countries. Total company revenues for 2014 were $90.8 billion.

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Dana Salloum Communications Director, Middle East Boeing International Tel: +971 50 228 9791 Email: [email protected]