The Latest Breaking News from Expo 2020 Dubai

UAE to Open Expo City Dubai in October

Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced on Monday the opening of the Expo City Dubai in early October. Sheikh Mohammed made the announcement after the historic success of Expo 2020 Dubai, which was visited by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 21, 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

Gergawi: WGS 2022 Aims to Bridge Distances Between Governments, Future

UAE's Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit (WGS) Organization Mohammad al-Gergawi launched on Tuesday the activities of the summit’s eighth edition at the Expo 2020 Dubai at the Dubai Exhibition Center.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2022

World Government Summit in Dubai to Host 15 Global Forums in Late March

The World Government Summit (WGS) revealed it will host this year 15 forums to explore the most important global trends defining the next decade. The Summit’s eighth edition, which will be held at the Expo 2020 Dubai at the Dubai Exhibition Center in late March, will bring together the world’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 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

UAE Vice President Meets Erdogan, Opening New Horizons for Economic Relations

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Expo 2020 Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed said that Erdogan’s visit establishes a new phase of cooperation and strategic partnership between the UAE and Turkey. The Dubai ruler added in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Israeli president presses on with Dubai visit after UAE intercepts missile

Israel's president spoke at Dubai's Expo 2020 world fair on Monday on the first presidential visit to the United Arab Emirates, despite the Gulf state overnight saying it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2022