The exhibition holds for its guests more surprises and dazzling events

15,000,000 visits .. «Dubai Expo» touches a new magic number

  • The Future Stars Program at Expo 2020 in Al Wasl Square attracts students.

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  • Noura Fitaihi recently performed a concert at the "Expo Dubai", in the presence of a remarkable public.

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  • Moira dela Torre on the Jubilee podium

  • 145 million, the number of virtual visits to the "Expo Dubai" site.

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Expo 2020 Dubai is close to achieving a new impressive figure, as it touched 15 million visits, supported by a series of amazing global events that attracted crowds and received great acclaim, such as Coldplay's concert in Al Wasl Square last week, and the number of visits is expected to continue to rise. Thanks to more illustrious names, captivating events and surprises, to be announced by the international event, successively, during the coming weeks, and for the remainder of the event's life.

As of yesterday, the total number of visits reached 14,719,277, a few days after the unforgettable “Coldplay” party, which was organized on the 15th of this month, as part of the “Eternal Nights Series at Expo 2020 Dubai”, which is the ceremony that Through it, the international event united the common goals of the UAE and the famous British band, which revolves around spreading inspiration and awareness of the climate and leading the wheel of action to preserve our planet, in support of the Human and Planet Earth program at Expo 2020, in line with the United Nations sustainable development goals.

Final ticket

With the end of the international event approaching, many sought to visit Expo 2020, which contributed to an increase in the number of local visits by 128%, within the past six weeks, and an increase in international visits by 19%, thanks mainly to the “ticket The Final Season, which was launched by Expo 2020 Dubai, at 50 dirhams.

With students returning to school after the school holidays, the fair recorded a large number of schoolchildren’s visits to the site in the last week, and families repeated their visits several times throughout the holiday, thanks to new shows dedicated to children, as well as a weekend program, in addition to The events held within the "Future Stars Program at Expo 2020" at Al Wasl Square, the beating heart of "Expo 2020 Dubai".

Heads and holidays

The exhibition witnessed, the day before yesterday, the visit of the President of the Republic of Uruguay, Dr. Luis Lacalle Pou, who presided over his country's celebrations of its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The largest-ever international event also welcomed other heads of state, including the President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir.

The list of countries that celebrated their national days in "Expo 2020" recently included Denmark, Kosovo, Jamaica and Serbia, whose celebrations included a special musical performance by the world-renowned violinist Stefan Milinkovic and his team of string instruments "String Virtuoso". Known as "Team Serbia".

The exhibition saw the Serbian pavilion host the 20-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic, prior to holding workshops run by his charitable organization, while his fellow international champions from the world of men's and women's tennis, such as John McEnroe, Kim Clijsters and Richard Krajesek, presented , a captivating and breathtaking scene later in the week, as these champions played single and double matches in the "Expo Sports Arena", over the past Saturday and Sunday.

The sporting events organized by the international event continued regularly, as last Sunday witnessed the visit of a group of Manchester City women's football players: Ismae Morgan, Karen Bardsley and Laura Combs, who participated in a discussion session in the Women's Pavilion, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of female players, During which they talked about their initiative, which was titled "The Same Objectives".

The event was organized within the framework of the great interest that Expo 2020 Dubai attaches to women, as the international event prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day on the eighth of March, by hosting a diverse program of events extending for three days, including an event that brings together a number of global leaders in various fields. To highlight gender equality under the slogan “Break Prejudice”.

Last Thursday, Expo Dubai kicked off the Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods Week, the latest of the 10 thematic weeks organized by the Man and Planet Programme. It represents a platform that brings together change makers, innovators and stakeholders along the global food value chain, to shed light on the most productive food systems, The most comprehensive, environmentally sustainable, resilient, healthy and nutritious diet for all.

Music stars

The most prominent musical events included a concert by the Filipino singer, Moira dela Torre, who dazzled the audience of the jubilee podium, while Junoon, a band of pioneers of "Sufi rock", and its members originate in Pakistan and New York, performed a party that entertained lovers of this art at the Dubai Exhibition Center .

The same evening witnessed the performance of DJ Hani, known for his diverse music styles, and his loud performance that excited the audience of the Jubilee podium.

Amidst a special atmosphere at the Jubilee Park stage, the Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, one of the most famous singers in India, performed her gala concert by performing a group of favorite Bollywood songs, last Saturday, while the audience had a unique opportunity to enjoy Pakistani music, presented by the legends of Pakistani music, Shafqat Amanat and Garden Kayani. , at the Dubai Exhibition Center last Sunday.

Among a large crowd of its audience, the jubilee platform hosted a party for the famous Bollywood star, actress, model, dancer, singer and Canadian producer Noura Fitaihi.

The sky of "Expo 2020 Dubai" will be illuminated by a group of the most prominent stars, as the legend of jazz music, Canadian singer Diana Krall, prepares to accompany the fans on a journey on the wings of music in a concert that she will perform in Al Wasl Square on March 19.

The pavilions of the Arab countries, which are spread throughout the site of the international event, continue to account for the lion's share of the number of visits, including the pavilions: Egypt, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

The number of virtual visits to the “Expo 2020 Dubai” site exceeded 145 million visits, driven by a variety of entertainment events available on the “Live from Expo” platform, as well as live broadcast coverage, especially the live broadcast of the Coldplay band’s concert, which attracted large numbers of visitors. for the platform.

• Legend of jazz, Canadian singer Diana Krall, will perform at Al Wasl Square on March 19th.

• 19% increase in international visits, during the last period.

• 128 percent increase in local visits, during the past six weeks.

Wait for the family celebrations

Expo 2020 Dubai is still waiting for more surprises, including breathtaking visual performances, world-class parties, continuous celebrations of national days, and other exciting events awaited, such as the International Women's Day celebrations, which will spread throughout the site of the international event in the period between 6 And the eighth of next March, which provides visitors with an opportunity that they must seize “either now or you will miss it forever”, with the largest international event ever approaching the closing of the curtain on its activities on the 31st of next March.