Amidst preventive measures to ensure the safety of the international exhibition guests

7.2 million visits... The festive season doubles the joy at the "Expo"

• Expo 2020 witnessed distinguished activities in the spirit of the holidays.

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Expo 2020 Dubai revealed that the international exhibition witnessed a significant increase in the number of visitors during the last period, as the total visits reached seven million and 167 thousand and 591 visits, since the launch of the exhibition until the 20th of this month, while the organizers continue to apply strict preventive measures to confront the pandemic. “Covid-19”, ensuring a safe and exceptional visit for all event-goers.

Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest international event held since the beginning of the pandemic, is keen to implement measures to prevent “Covid-19” according to the latest developments, and the current precautionary measures include increasing the number of facilities for conducting the “PCR” test at the site of the international event, bringing number to four points, in addition to providing the test free of charge to all employees of the country wards.

The administration of “Expo 2020” obligated all front-line workers and entertainment workers to undergo the “BCR” test on a regular basis, and some events that required closeness or direct contact between workers, such as reviews and performing arts for itinerant artists, were temporarily suspended, as a measure. short term precaution.

With more than 90% of the population of the UAE receiving the full vaccine, the cadres of "Expo 2020 Dubai", including employees, international participants, volunteers, contractors and service providers, are fully vaccinated.

All visitors aged 18 years and over are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test that does not exceed 72 hours from the date of the visit.

In addition, the international event site is equipped with advanced sterilization stations, and visitors are required to apply social distancing measures and wear masks.

event stars

Among the notable events that Expo 2020 witnessed recently, the football star and “Expo Ambassador”, Lionel Messi, attended the international event, in addition to the artistic concert performed by the Egyptian star Mohamed Ramadan, in addition to the impressive live scientific display of electricity, Under the title "Briniac Live - A Mind Exam", and other live entertainment shows, which were supported by the enthusiastic turnout for the festive ticket for "Expo 2020".

world summit

The Knowledge and Learning Week, which is the latest week of topics within the “Human and Planet Earth Program”, presented a global educational summit, which was organized over three days, and a number of activities of the Global Council. An interactive event on experiential learning was also held on the sidelines of it, in addition to a business forum on harnessing Knowledge to better prepare for the future.

The preparations for the festive season, which are being worked on in full swing throughout the “Expo 2020” site, contributed to spreading the spirit of the festive season in the surrounding atmosphere before the 25th of this month, as the Christmas tree was lit in Al Wasl Square in a special ceremony recently, and a number of events were organized. Various activities and ongoing shopping offers, in addition to a full menu filled with many choices of festive food and drinks, all in order to draw joy on the faces of visitors.

Artists Constellation

During the next seven days, visitors to "Expo 2020 Dubai" will celebrate a series of brilliant live concerts, performed by a group of international artists, including the concert of Dina Stars, the Palestinian band Apo & The Apostles (the day after tomorrow at Jubilee Park), and the concert For the Egyptian artist Tamer Hosni, who will perform it the day after tomorrow also in Jubilee Park, and the concert of Gregorian Chant and Naya Izumi next Friday at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheater, in addition to the performance of the London Community Choir, which will be presented over two consecutive days (24 and 25 January, in Jubilee Park and on Dubai Millennium Amphitheater, respectively), in addition to the concert of singer Lea Salonga, which she will perform on the 25th of this month, in Jubilee Park, and the Kazakh National Ballet show the day after tomorrow at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheater.

And the festive season continues, as international participants in Expo 2020 showcase their countries’ festive traditions, adding a unique identity to the way they celebrate them, from 3D-printed paper snowflakes in the Czech Republic pavilion, to reviving the 400-year-old tradition of Lucia. The event will take place on the 27th of this month at the Sweden Pavilion.

As for the Expo virtual platform, the number of virtual visits increased to 31.6 million during the same period, primarily driven by the live performances broadcast on the platform, which allows visitors to take a customized live interactive virtual tour through the site.

• International participants in the exhibition showcase the festive traditions of their countries, giving their way of celebrating them a unique identity.

• 31.6 million visits to the "Virtual Expo" platform.

• Tamer Hosny will perform a concert the day after tomorrow in Jubilee Park.

• The concert of singer Lea Salonga on the 25th of this month.

continuous increase

The event is expected to witness a continuous increase in the number of visitors with the presentation of the festive tickets for "Expo 2020" on sale from now until the end of this month, which will give visitors the opportunity to have unlimited access to the wonderful winter activities for only 95 dirhams.

While the activities of the international event continue until March 31, 2022, the whole world is invited to participate in the celebration, which contributes to building a better and brighter future for all.