Expo 2020, Dubai is the largest global event held since the start of the pandemic, with the opening ceremony taking place on Thursday, September 30 with some 25 million visits due to be made to this global event.
The opening ceremony is just hours away, the city is abuzz with excitement and the mood at the Expo site is already at an all-time high. It will be streamed live worldwide, with the organizers thanking the nation for its support and inviting everyone to come together to celebrate this momentous occasion for Dubai, the UAE and the region as a whole.
The Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony is invite-only, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to miss out on the action. There are loads of ways to tune in and see one of the coolest events in history.
Screens will be set up in locations ranging from airports and shopping malls to hotels and other landmarks, relaying the incredible music and cultural performances as they happen.
Expo 2020 Dubai will run from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, after which the site is planned for a major urban project known as District 2020.
Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum were at the site this week, taking in the sights before the Expo kicks off.
Hosted by Dubai, the first-ever World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region is in and of itself an unmissable six-month affair.
The Expo 2020 venue is located in the Dubai South district, falling just south of Dubai Investments Park (DIP). The 438-hectare site is about a 34-minute ride from the Dubai International Airport (DXB), and only 20 minutes away from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The World Expos are a global platform regulated by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), taking place every five years. Once the host nation is elected, it then invites other countries to showcase their achievements and inventions in diverse pavilions for a better future. On November 27, 2013, Dubai won the bid to host the 34th World Expo.
This time round, great minds are not only envisioning a greener, more sustainable tomorrow but they are also driving action in real time through Expo 2020’s grassroots initiatives such the World Majlis series, 10 Thematic Weeks – debuting with the critical Climate and Biodiversity Week – and the Global Best Practice Programme (GBPP).
The organizers are taking every precaution necessary in line with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA), plus the latest advice from the World Health Organization (WHO), to ensure a smooth and safe visiting experience for all.
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