(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The UAE is preparing to host the Dubai Expo 2020 capitalizing on the success of the current event held in Milan.
Dubai, a world international hub for business and tourism, will be the venue for the event which dates back to the 19th century. The Expo has been held 34 times since.
The UAE won the honor of hosting the Expo 2020 back in November 27th, 2013 after beating Russia, Turkey, and Brazil via voting.
Deputy high commissioner at the UAE pavilion in Expo Milan 2015 Abdullah Al-Aidarous told KUNA that Dubai will surprise the world during the holding of the event in 2020.
The location in which the event would be held is about 20 percent complete, said the official, noting that by the time the Expo will be held, the world should get ready to be mesmerized.
Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to attract participants from 180 countries with the estimated number of 25 million visitors of which 70 percent are expected to be from abroad.
The event will be held between October 20th to April 20th, added the official.
On the current UAE participation, Al-Aidarous said that visitors were delighted to track down Dubai's development from mostly a desert area into a colossal/world renowned economic center and metropolis.
On her part, member of the UAE pavilion Hind Al-Mehairi said that Expo Dubai will encourage dialogue amongst nations to reach a better future.
Enabling individuals around the globe to share certain ambitions and allowing for a sustainable flow idea will be a grand theme that will be prioritize by Dubai Expo 2020, she said.
Al-Mehairi also added that coordinating efforts in solving global problems will be propagated by the event.
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