Emirati politician Reem Al Hashimy, the face of the Expo 2020 Dubai that closed down early this year, will continue her work as chief executive officer of the new Dubai city.

Al Hashimy, who also serves as the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, led the country’s bid to host the world expo, and eventually became the managing director of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau.

Earlier this year, the expo organisers unveiled some details of its plans to turn the vast site in south Dubai into the emirate’s newest business district.

Emirati Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Friday appointed Al Hashemy to the role. He also appointed Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum as chairman of the new Expo City Dubai Authority.

The recent appointments followed the UAE’s recent passing of the law establishing the new Dubai district, which also outlined the tasks and responsibilities’ of the new authority.