While on an Official Visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, met with Her Excellency Shamsa Saleh, CEO of the Dubai Women Establishment, and Secretary-General of the UAE Gender Balance Council, before hosting a Victorian Trade and Investment Lunch.
In the afternoon, the Governor attended a reception for Victorian Alumni in the region, before being interviewed by Expo TV.
While on an Official Visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, met with Kelly Matthews, Austrade Trade Commissioner, before meeting with Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency.
Later, the Governor toured the Museum of the Future, before she marked International Women's Day by attending a lunch with female leaders from the region.
In the afternoon, the Governor toured the Women's Pavilion, before meeting with Sir Timothy Clark KBE, President of Emirates Airlines.
In the evening, the Governor hosted a dinner for Victorian business leaders in the region.
While on an Official Visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, met with Her Excellency Ms Heidi Venamore PSM, Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, before touring the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Later, the Governor witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between mRNA Victoria and the Abu Dhabi Department of Health. before touring the Italy Pavilion, and the Singapore Pavilion and Pavilion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In the afternoon, the Governor toured the France Pavilion, before receiving a tour of the Australian Pavilion by Mr Justin McGowan, Australian Commissioner to Expo.
In the evening, the Governor attended and spoke at a reception for Women in Sport.
While on an Official Visit to the United Arab Emirates the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received a briefing from Mr Kassem Younes, General Manager of the Victorian Government Trade and Investment Office, for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.
Later, the Governor met with Mr Ian Halliday, Australian Consul-General to the United Arab Emirates, and Victorian Trade Commissioner.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, departed Melbourne for an Official Visit to the United Arab Emirates.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, hosted a dinner for Women directors of the Australian Football League.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard AM QC, hosted a Governor in Schools event with VCE students from Mildura Senior Secondary College.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception to the launch the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, presided over a meeting of the Executive Council.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received the call of Jeremi Moule, Secretary, and Tim Ada, Deputy Secretary Economic Policy and State Productivity Group, of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Later, the Governor received the call of His Excellency Mr Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ambassador of Vietnam.
In the evening, the Governor, with Mr Anthony Howard AM QC, hosted a dinner to mark the visit to Victoria of Dame Louise Martin DBE, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard AM QC, attended the Albert Park Yacht Club 150th Opening of the Season.