Expo 2020 Dubai: The Gulf
The number of visits to Expo 2020 Dubai rose to 20 million as of Saturday, March 19, achieving a historic achievement by which it became a milestone in the history of international exhibitions, despite all the challenges and difficulties facing its organization in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The international event was able to bring the world together on the soil of the United Arab Emirates in the largest global gathering since the outbreak of the pandemic.
Expo Dubai was able to deal with unprecedented flexibility with unprecedented challenges, as the largest event ever to be held in the Arab world and the region for the first time managed to organize distinctive and exceptional experiences that combine culture, education and entertainment, as well as the meeting of 192 countries in one place to showcase their best in All fields.
Since its inception, Expo has organized regarding 32,000 events, including participation by state leaders, sports celebrities, and art stars, in addition to the amazing architecture, innovative forums, international food, and events that showcase the latest innovations, to guarantee its visitors new and amazing experiences every day in The first World Expo to be held in the region, which contributed to Expo 2020 Dubai achieving this historic achievement in terms of the number of visits.
We turned the dream into a reality
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Airports, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Airlines and Group, and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, said: “When we started this journey in 2013, and even before that when we were working on the nomination file. To host Expo 2020 Dubai, our goal and vision was to welcome the whole world in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates and organize an unprecedented global gathering that immortalizes hearts and minds.”
His Highness added: “There is no doubt that we have turned this dream into reality, but the record of Expo Dubai this number of visits is a true testament to how the world responded to the tireless and serious efforts of the UAE to organize this international event. We are confident that the millions of visitors who came to Expo 2020 Dubai from all over the world will return with unforgettable memories to share with their family and friends, wherever they are, and continue the amazing work we launched at Expo 2020 Dubai.”
Impressive crowd turnout
Nahyan bin Mubarak
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Commissioner-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Uniting the world in safe conditions in the wake of the pandemic was an opportunity and a challenge for us, and we are overwhelmed with happiness that Expo 2020 Dubai achieved this impressive public turnout.”
He added: “Millions of visitors and participants gathered, not only to live a distinct experience in every sense of the word, but also to work hand in hand to make a positive social and environmental impact. Expo 2020 Dubai demonstrated exceptional ability and resilience in achieving sustained and high demand in light of successive global challenges. As the countdown to the end of the Expo 2020 Dubai begins, we are proud of the collective efforts of all those involved in this work.”
historical celebration
This historic achievement is scheduled to be celebrated with a special display on the Al Wasl Dome, and an array of spectacular fireworks, later on Saturday, starting at 20:30 UAE time.
Visitors from within the UAE had the largest share of visits, amounting to regarding 70 percent, and the latest statistics show that children under the age of 18 visited Expo 2020 Dubai more than 2.8 million times, with the international event providing inspiration for the next generation of innovators and change makers.
There is still an opportunity for those wishing to enjoy the experiences that made the success story of the Expo, with the organization of the Water Week at the exhibition, which runs from 20 to 26 March, and addresses the most important ways that can enable us to protect our most valuable resources available today for the future. This week, the tenth and final week of the ten thematic weeks organized by Expo 2020 Dubai.
National days celebrations will also continue at Expo Dubai, where a group of countries around the world will celebrate their national days at the site of the international event.
The international event will host the third edition of the Run at Expo, on March 26, bringing the curtain down on this highly successful sporting series.
With only 13 days left before the curtain falls on the activities of the international event on March 31, the international event adopts the slogan “Do not miss the last opportunity, it will not be available once more.”
