All you should know about Expo
Expo, the cultural bridge through which the United Arab Emirates crossed into one of the most important and major international events of all time, is the first such event in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region. The UAE had the opportunity to host the Expo 2020 in Dubai, after winning the conclusion of the sessions held in Paris for voting, in which representatives of the International Bureau of Exhibitions participated.
Now that we are at the beginning of 2020, we have been seen to mention this great event; Let's list the most information about Expo 2020 and show its importance not only to the Middle East sector but also to everyone.
What is Expo?
It is an international exhibition held every 5 years, in different countries
around the world, to showcase achievements in several areas.
The exhibition lasts for 6 months, attracting millions of visitors to learn
about the pavilions and events within the exhibition, organized by millions of
participants, including companies, governments, and international
organizations. Expo International is the third most important event after both
the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games in terms of economic resonance.
What is the history of the Expo?
The first session of the Expo was held in 1851 in London under the banner of
productive participation; To promote international relations and highlight the
importance of cultural diversity and its role in enriching technological
industries.
At the time, the exhibition was attended by about 6 million
people and its revenues were collected and invested in the construction of the
Victoria and Albert Museum. The second course, held on a larger scale, was in
1876 in the United States of America, during which the first commercial
typewriter and the first telephone device were displayed, and the first
"Heinz" tomato paste was introduced. The Expo was held in several places,
including:
- Paris - "Expo 1900"
- The American city of St. Louis - Expo 1904.
- San Francisco - "Expo 1915 ′ ′
- Belgium - "Expo 1958 ′ ′
- Osaka Japanese City - "Expo 1970 ′ ′
- Vancouver City, Canada - "Expo 1986"
- Brisbane, Australia - "Expo 1988 ′ ′
- Shanghai City of China - "Expo 2010"
What is Expo 2020?
- Expo 2020 is the most recent exhibition in Dubai. This time, more than 25 million visits are expected to be attracted during the session, and 70% of total visitors are from outside the UAE.
What about Expo 2020?
- The opening date of Expo 2020 is 1 October 2021 and will end by 31 March 2022.
- The exhibition was scheduled to begin in October 2020 and end on April 10, 2021, but some changes have been made as a result of the current coronavirus crisis.
- It starts on holidays from 10 am to 2 pm, while the rest of the week starts from 10 am to 12 pm.
What is Expo 2020?
- Expo 2020 is situated on a mountain in southern Dubai, about 30 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport and 40 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
- Expo 2020 occupies an area of 4.38 square meters.
- How to connect with the Expo 2020 head office?
How do you access Expo 2020?
- If you're in the car, there are more than 30,000 parking spaces
- By this Galilee event, the new extension of the Dubai Metro Line will be completed; This means facilitating access for all who take the metro from the city.
- The new metro station has been established to be the largest station to date, with a maximum capacity of 46,000 people.
Where can you find tickets?
- Tickets will be sold on the official website of Expo 2020.
- There will be official distributors available such as VFS Global
What are Expo 2020 ticket prices?
- Day Pass: AED 120
- 3-day valid pass: AED 260
- Monthly Package: AED 350
- Basic Season Pass: 595 AED
- Premium Season Pass includes pre-booking of elevated attractions 7 days in advance, AED 200 vouchers, and 50% off VIP circles 2 concerts, and 3 pre-bookings in the smart queue: AED 895
- Ultimate Season Pass includes pre-booking of elevated attractions 14 days in advance, AED 400 vouchers and 50% off VIP circles for three concerts, 5 pre-bookings for the smart queue, quick entry for priority front gate, and five parking cards): AED 1,295.
What are the offers on prices?
- 50% discount for all students
- Free entry for people of determination plus a half ticket price reduction for one companion
- Free admission for children up to 5 years old
- Free admission for adults aged 65 and over
- 50% discount for young people (ages 6 to 17).
How many countries are participating in Expo 2020?
- Expo 2020 will involve 192 countries; The number of participants from countries around the world reaches 200.
What is the Expo 2020 logo?
The exhibition adopts the slogan "Connecting minds and making the
future", under which the slogan includes 3 sub-themes:
- Creating Opportunities
- Easy mobility
- Sustainability
The States participating in Exp2020 are working towards achieving the
desired goal, taking into account the slogan that is considered a
bridge linking between different civilizations.
What are the best suites within the Expo?
If you go to Expo 2020, there are some suites you can't miss out on
such as:
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- United Kingdom
- Monaco
- Spain
- Sweden
- Belgium
- Brazil
- United States of America
- Netherlands
- Germany.
What events are recommended to visit?
- Live performances of the most famous comedians and world tours
- International celebrations such as UAE National Day, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
- Digital Theatre
- Dance and acrobatic performances
- Hair Throwing Courses
- Fashion Shows
- Paragraph "Making your robot" for children
- Various children's toys
- Inspiring Conversations for Self-Development
- Dangerous Sports
- Cultural festivals from all over the world
- Global stalls and restaurants (more than 50 restaurants worldwide and 300,000 meals per day)
- Central shopping outlets.
- You can follow the latest events through the official website.
What is the Expo 2020 target?
- Expo 2020 aims to celebrate innovation, culture, and States' cooperation; Which will attract many people to Dubai from around the world.
What is the actual impact of Expo 2020?
- Job Opportunities:
- By Expo 2020, many jobs had been created (from 200 to 905 full-time jobs between 2013 and 2031, according to the World Expo website).
- There is an opportunity to be a vital part of history by progressing to the hosts at Expo 2020.
Economy:
The Expo 2020 will undoubtedly have a critical impact on the speed
of the economy, it is expected that:
- The exhibition raises the value of non-oil trade to AED 4.5 trillion in 2020, especially in the aviation and hospitality sectors.
- Transport and infrastructure services improve and increase opportunities for modernity and well-being through various initiatives and projects that will place Dubai on the global map as a smart city, which is an attractive investment and tourism front.
Tourism:
- Although the city of Dubai is already a source of attraction for tourists from around the world, Expo 2020 will actually increase the number of arrivals; That would require more than 24 thousand hotel rooms to fill the gap between supply and demand.
Real Estate:
- The real estate market has seen a remarkable increase since the beginning to prepare for this event, and it has turned its attention to Dubai for the time being.
Why are various companies seeking to participate in Expo 2020?
- Expo 2020 is a breeding ground for unlimited corporate partnership opportunities across the board.
- The exhibition is a great attraction for investors and business leaders from around the world in search of modern discoveries and ideas.
How to volunteer for Expo 2020?
- You can volunteer by making sure that all the requirements relating to age and UAE citizenship are met. You cannot apply as you do not meet these conditions and then register and fill out the application on the site. Finally, you will do a pre-determined interview; To complete this opportunity to nominate you.
What preventive measures will be implemented during Expo 2020?
All appropriate preparations have been made, in cooperation with
the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the UAE; To ensure
safety and public health, the Expo 2020 safety and health
precautions include:
Hand sanitizer units everywhere
Emergency Center at Expo Site
Closed gymnasium and recreational units
Custom Thermal Cameras
Social distancing measurements
Trained staff for remote work, excluding core teams
Awareness sessions for employees, service providers, and
contractors
In conclusion, it should be noted that Expo 2020 will mark
humanity's celebration of achievements and leading industries.
The United Arab Emirates will also provide all the necessary
amenities. For the success of the event that became the talk of
the century overnight.
