One of the most anticipated events of Dubai, globally, the World Expo 2020 that was supposed to take place last year, but due to the COVID-19 restrictions, it had to be rescheduled.

About 25 million visitors were expected to visit the Expo, however, the pandemic forced the event to be postponed and now the event will run from October 1 to March 31, 2022.

The event has been one of the biggest attractions globally as it showcases the latest advancements in architecture and technology and is held every five years only.

 
While the event has been postponed, the region is preparing in full swing and making sure everything is in place for the guests of the world and to take a look at the preparations, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Expo 2020 site.

Accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai; and Ahmed Al-Khateeb, CEO of Real Estate Development at Expo 2020 Dubai, they took a tour of the site to understand the preparations of the mega event.

During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the preparations to host the international event that will see the participation of over 190 countries.

Said to be the most exceptional edition of the show in the mega global event’s 168-year history, the Expo aims at shaping a better future for humanity by opening new horizons of international cooperation.

“We made a promise to our leadership to organise the best Expo event that showcases the capabilities of the UAE and its people to the entire world. Under the guidance of our leadership, we are very confident that Expo 2020 Dubai will offer innovative global platforms for all nations to present their culture, innovation and creativity and showcase their solutions for global challenges,” he said in a statement.

During his tour of the site, Sheikh Hamdan visited Al Wasl Plaza and Terra –the Sustainability Pavilion. He was briefed on the architectural and technical aspects of the sites in addition to the Expo event’s agenda. He was also briefed on the shows and activities scheduled to be held in Al Wasl Plaza, the Expo’s central hub and how the event plans to create a rich and unforgettable experience for visitors.

At the end of his visit, the Dubai Crown Prince expressed his happiness at the site’s preparations to host the show and the engaging agenda of programmes and events to be held during the global event.