Expo City Dubai will host a “Hai Ramadan” festival from March 3 to April 25.
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Expo City Dubai launches $32 attractions pass ahead of October 1 opening
The attractions pass will allow visitors to revisit the Vision Pavilion, the Women’s Pavilion, Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion and Alif – The Mobility Pavilion
Dubai SME
SMEs claimed contracts worth $1.85 billion for Expo 2020, and will be “an important part” of its legacy
From construction firms to event organisers, retail stores to food and beverage outlets, SMEs played a key role in the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, which awarded contracts worth $288.5 million to UAE-based SMEs in 2021
Abdul Rahman Saleh Al Saleh
Dubai Ruler establishes Supreme Committee to supervise the future of the Expo 2020 district
Committee will supervise the rehabilitation of Expo 2020 Dubai’s infrastructure and will provide investment opportunities in partnership with the private sector
Alya Al Ali
Over a million UAE students benefit from learning and cultural experiences at Expo 2020 Dubai
Emirates Transport conducted 13,555 school bus trips to the site as youngsters actively participated in the word fair’s success
Alexia Putellas
In pictures: Sporting icons who created a buzz at Expo 2020
The who’s who in the world of sport including the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, John McEnroe, and Sir Lewis Hamilton visited Expo 2020 in Dubai
Dubai
Video: 5 things to know about Expo 2020 Dubai’s legacy
Over 182 days, Expo 2020 Dubai brought together more than 190 participating nations, including multilateral organisations and academic institutions, as well as millions of visitors under the theme Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, to exchange new ideas and perspectives, inspire meaningful change, and create a brighter future for all
circular economy
Dulsco commissions waste-to-energy plant at Expo 2020 Dubai site to divert 85 percent waste from landfills
The Dulsco waste-to-energy plant has the capacity to process more than 70,000 tonnes of waste, which is the equivalent of diverting 7,000 garbage trucks away from landfill
Dubai
Expo 2020’s enduring impact: Hospitality veterans ‘show the world that Dubai remains open for business’
Expo 2020 attracted tech entrepreneurs, driving business growth, while ensuring a tourism spike that established Dubai as a ‘top of mind destination’ for hotels and the F&B sector
business growth
Expo 2020 impact: Three in four Dubai firms registered growth, built new business relations during World Expo
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce facilitated 1,500 bilateral business meetings between UAE investors and their global counterparts, received 1,746 visiting delegations from over 60 countries, and hosted 3,350 government and business leaders at Expo 2020 Dubai
Al Wasl Plaza
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid marks “new beginning for the UAE” as Expo 2020 draws to a close
For those who missed the closing ceremony, here’s a recap of the event, which was capped off with a heart-warming speech by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and a stunning performance by Christina Aguilera
District 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai closing ceremony: A guide on how to get there, where to be, and what to expect
From the timings of the air show, to where you need to be to witness the fireworks, the closing ceremony, and the concerts by Christina Aguilera, DJ Tiesto, Norah Jones, and Yo-Yo Ma – here’s everything you need to know about the Expo 2020 Dubai closing ceremony on 31 March
Al Wasl Plaza
Expo 2020 Dubai closing ceremony: Everything you need to know
Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist Norah Jones will perform on the Jubilee Stage from 9pm, while pop legend Christina Aguilera will take the stage from 10:45pm
African food
What will happen to Expo 2020’s F&B outlets after the six-month event closes on March 31?
A sneak-peek into the non-pavilion venues that will remain part of District 2020 – the Expo’s human-centric legacy in Dubai
District 2020
First 85 startups to move into Expo 2020 Dubai as organisers prepare for post-event era
The immense interest in the Scale2Dubai programme is highlighted in the 3,200+ applications it has attracted from 129 countries, illustrating the status of Dubai as the preferred location for start-ups looking to expand their global footprint
Dubai economy
Expo 2020 Dubai attracts 20m visitors as event makes ‘history against the odds’
Expo organisers hail ‘amazing achievement’ as event records milestone with nearly two weeks still to run
Dubai tourism
Expo 2020 Dubai visits nearing 15 million
The global event is nearing the 15 million visit mark with less than 40 days left