Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed tours Expo 2020 site - in pictures

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation given a warm 'Hayyakum' on his inspection of Expo 2020 progress

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed visited the Expo 2020 Dubai site to check on the construction progress ahead of its opening in October next year.

The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, enjoyed a medley of cultural performances from different nationalities, reflecting the wide array of entertainment that will enthrall millions of visitors from around the world from 20 October next year, UAE state media WAM reported

He was greeted with the artwork proclaiming Hayyakum - the Arabic word denoting welcome.

Expo 2020 Dubai will run from 20 October, 2020, to April 10, 2021. More than 200 participants, including 190 nations, multilateral organisations, corporations and educational institutions, are expected to take part.