The Latest Breaking News from Expo 2020

Emirati officials announce new plans for world's fair site

Emirati officials have revealed plans for the Expo 2020 site in Dubai that received millions of visitors between October and March

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Expo 2020 Dubai Awards $1.8 Bln in Contracts to SMEs

Expo 2020 Dubai awarded AED 6.8 billion (around $1.8 billion) of contracts to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a significant contribution to a vital sector of Dubai’s vibrant economy and exceeding a commitment made in 2016 to award at least 20% of all direct and indirect spend to SMEs.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022

How Dubai plans to transform Expo 2020 into a “human-centric future city”

Dubai's innovation-centric Expo 2020 comes to a close, the Superpedestrian scooter is beginning to roll out its AI-powered safety features, and more.

Inverse · Apr 5, 2022

UAE, New Zealand Sign MoA on Food Security

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) signed a memorandum of arrangement (MoA) with New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to enhance collaboration in food security. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Honorable Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister of Trade…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2022

Decarbonising the palm oil industry

The urgency to act on the climate crisis has never been greater. The ongoing Expo 2020 in Dubai focuses on creating sustainable links between food, agriculture, and livelihoods. And building on the outcomes of COP26, the upcoming Middle East and North America Climate Week will help regional stakeholders identify actionable…

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2022

Banning Russia from world events will help to alienate Putin

A world fair is currently being held in Dubai, with delegations from 192 countries celebrating and promoting their nation’s place in the global community. Among the attractions at Expo 2020 is Russia’s intricately designed pavilion, where visitors are invited to consider two pertinent questions:

The Conversation · Mar 4, 2022

Dubai Expo says remains open to all nations after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday said the major international cultural and business event hosted by the United Arab Emirates remains open to all countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Dubai Expo: Chance for change in Middle East and North Africa

Dubai’s world fair represents a golden opportunity for MENA participants to drum up interest in their countries.

Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2022

Britain’s Prince William Visits UAE, Discusses Climate-Focused Initiatives

Prince William, second in line to the British throne, made a climate-focused visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. His visit includes the capital, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, where he will participate in the United Kingdom’s national day celebrations at Expo 2020. Prince William met with Sheikh Khaled bin…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

New report highlights labour rights abuses at Dubai’s Expo 2020

Workers who built the Dubai’s extravagant Expo 2020 site face exploitation, labour abuses, a new report has found.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2022