Expo 2020 Dubai has invested AED 2.4 billion in small-and medium-sized businesses.
Officials say the upcoming wave of new tenders will rely mainly on SMEs to deliver the work required.
They say more contracts will come as the mega event progresses to its next phase of delivery.
SMEs have won more than half of all direct and indirect contracts awarded by Expo 2020 so far.
Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian imports, Carney says key work remains
US President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday he was putting a three-day pause on new 50 per cent tariffs set to go into effect on Canadian goods at midnight, saying the two countries had reached a deal.
Meta trial that could reshape Facebook, Instagram gets underway
A coalition of US states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that harmed young users' mental health began making its case on Tuesday in California federal court in a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet.
Nakheel begins handover of 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has begun handing over 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village, which is expected to be home to approximately 5,500 residents.
Indian state shuts some Domino's, Pizza Hut outlets, citing hygiene lapses
The Indian state of Maharashtra has suspended the licences of four Domino's outlets after reporting grease residue in pizza-making machines and insect infestations, the latest move in an intensifying crackdown by food regulators.
ADNOC's XRG advances global gas strategy with Venezuela entry
XRG, ADNOC’s international energy investment company, has announced its entry into Venezuela through the award of the offshore Loran licence, and the transfer of interest in the licence by PDVSA Gas.
