- International expos, or world fairs, draw millions of visitors to a chosen city every few years. Over two centuries these...
The first universal exposition took place in Paris in 1798 to show off French industrial know-how.
The record is held by the Chinese city of Shanghai, which drew 73 million visitors in 2010.
- With the rollout of vaccines and easing of lockdowns this year, bets on demand for the black gold have surged,...
Brent climbed 0.9 percent in morning Asian trade to $80.24, its highest level since October 2018.
The advance comes even as the global economic recovery shows signs of slowing owing to supply chain issues
- As Expo 2020 opens in Dubai on Friday, hoping to attract millions of visitors with its imaginative pavilions and technological...
The most famous Expo was perhaps the Paris 1889 edition, where the Eiffel Tower by architect Gustave Eiffel was unveiled.
Alexander Graham Bell's telephone was first demonstrated to the public at the Philadelphia world fair in 1876.
- Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the region...
Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the region with estimates of 25 million visitors over its six-month lifespan
The fair is another feather in the cap for Dubai, which has long strived for recognition with achievements such as the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at at 828 metres
- A study published said projections for 2019 indicated investments that would generate long-term returns of up to $33.3 billion.
The mega event is expected to create 905,200 job opportunities.
A survey ahead of Expo 2020 by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry maintains Dubai’s economy was recovering.
- The company, the Expo's 2020 official partner, is ready to greet visitors and provide them with the most up-to-date digital...
The company, the Expo's 2020 official Digital Network Partner, is ready to greet visitors and provide them with the most up-to-date digital solutions
It will deploy 20,000 secure endpoints across the site to deliver industry leading connectivity
- The initiative, called Why Africa, will also look at the region’s key economic indicators and competitive advantages.
The initiative, called Why Africa, comprises in-depth analyses conducted by Dubai Chamber
It is based on recent data from UNCTAD, up-to-date insights for prospective investors, and recent trade trends




















