H.H. Sheikh Mohamed marks countdown to Expo 2020

Thursday, 24 June 2021 15:48

By ARN News Staff

The excitement continues as the UAE counts down to Expo 2020 Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, says the nation is humbled to be hosting this historic event at such an important time.

His Highness posted on Twitter that the event promises to be a timely forum for dialogue and an important milestone on the road to recovery.

As the countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai begins, we are humbled to be hosting this historic event at such an important time. Under the guidance of H.H. Mohammed bin Rashid, this event promises to be a timely forum for dialogue and an important milestone on the road to recovery
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) June 24, 2021

With less than 100 days to go, preparations for the mega event are almost complete.

It will run from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

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