Expo 2020: Terra pavilion closed following Sheikh Hamdan's death

Wednesday, 24 March 2021 18:30

By ARN News Staff

Expo 2020 Dubai has announced the closure of the preview of Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion, as the UAE mourns the death of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The pavilion has closed with immediate effect, in observation of the mourning period.

Dates for its re-opening will be confirmed in due course.

Visitors who have already purchased tickets will be able to use them on an alternative day, or can request a refund by contacting 800-EXPO or info@expo2020.ae.

The Expo 2020 Dubai team has expressed its condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamdan.

Expo 2020 Dubai is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance. We offer condolences to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. pic.twitter.com/KZUFRzAiwy
— Expo City Dubai (@expocitydubai) March 24, 2021

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