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In pics: Highly anticipated Dubai Expo 2020 commences today

Published on Sep 30, 2021 10:25 PM IST
  • Dubai Expo 2020, which was delayed for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, commenced today, September 30. Fifteen states and nine central ministries from India are participating in this six-month-long expo, which will be ending on March 31, 2022.
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Dubai Expo, which attracts millions of visitors from across the globe, will be the world's second-biggest (after Tokyo Olympics) event since the beginning of the ongoing pandemic.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dubai Expo, which attracts millions of visitors from across the globe, will be the world's second-biggest (after Tokyo Olympics) event since the beginning of the ongoing pandemic.(REUTERS)

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Emirati men line up to welcome visitors at the site of Expo 2020 on September 30, the day of its opening in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Emirati men line up to welcome visitors at the site of Expo 2020 on September 30, the day of its opening in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai. (AFP)

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Performers line up to welcome visitors at the site of Expo 2020 on September 30 in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Performers line up to welcome visitors at the site of Expo 2020 on September 30 in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai.(AFP)

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People visit the site of Expo 2020 on September 30 in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People visit the site of Expo 2020 on September 30 in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai.(AFP)

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Emirati artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Dubai Expo 2020, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 30.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Emirati artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Dubai Expo 2020, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 30.(AP)

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Flag-bearers for participating countries enter during the opening ceremony of the Dubai Expo 2020 on September 30.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Flag-bearers for participating countries enter during the opening ceremony of the Dubai Expo 2020 on September 30.(AFP)

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The United Arab Emirates hopes to welcome about 25 million visitors for Expo-2020 Dubai, the first universal exhibition held in the Middle East and the largest event globally since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sep 30, 2021 10:25 PM IST

The United Arab Emirates hopes to welcome about 25 million visitors for Expo-2020 Dubai, the first universal exhibition held in the Middle East and the largest event globally since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. (AP)

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