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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

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.…

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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.

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Japan Pavilion awarded gold as Expo 2020 Dubai closes

DUBAI -- Expo 2020 Dubai closed Thursday in the United Arab Emirates, having attracted about 23 million visitors since opening in October amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

UAE, Netherlands Sign MoU on Hydrogen Energy

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Dutch Ministry for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on hydrogen energy, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Tuesday. The MoU was signed by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and…

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Saudi Arabia Wins Best Pavilion Award at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Saudi pavilion at the "Expo 2020 Dubai" has won the award for the best pavilion, along with two honorary awards, according to the selection of the prestigious EXHIBITOR magazine. The Saudi pavilion won the award for the best pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai in the category of large suites,…

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Where is World Expo 2020 host Dubai leading us?

'Connecting minds, creating the future", the slogan of World Expo 2020, is everywhere in Dubai. The ongoing event, which opened a year late in October 2021, is the first of its kind since the beginning of the pandemic. Few other places in the world are as future-oriented as Dubai. But…

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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…

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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The Independent UK

Dubai’s Expo 2020 hit by allegations of migrant worker exploitation

Migrant workers in the UAE say they had to pay illegal recruitment fees and had their passports confiscated

The Independent UK

New report details labor rights abuses at Dubai's Expo 2020

A new report says that the legions of workers who built Dubai’s vast Expo 2020 site and keep it running face exploitation, grim conditions and a wide range of labor abuses

The Guardian - UK

Allegations of worker exploitation at ‘world’s greatest show’ in Dubai

Migrant workers employed at Expo 2020 allege confiscated passports, racial discrimination and withheld wages

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Israel President Hopes for More Regional Normalization on First UAE Visit

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 the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. The UAE became the first Gulf state to normalize…

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Israeli president presses on with Dubai visit after UAE intercepts missile

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Celebrates ‘Year of Coffee’

The ‘Year of Saudi Coffee’ initiative made its way to the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Energy Minister Says OPEC+ Has Done a Lot to Stabilize Global Energy Markets

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, referred to as OPEC+, have "done a lot" to stabilize global energy markets. Speaking about energy security at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit at Expo 2020 in Dubai, the minister added:…

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