Nearly three million visitors have attended EXPO 2020 Dubai, with over 100,000 being school students.
In the past week, Expo 2020 marked UAE Flag Day with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, leading the celebrations.
Dutch royalty King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima also visited the site to mark their Expo national day and hold an official opening ceremony of the Netherlands pavilion.
In light of the Indian festival of Diwali, a strong entertainment line-up, with acts by India’s Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, and Bollywood playback singer Vipul Mehta, and a special showcase from Indian rapper Badshah, added to the festive spirit.
Giro d’Italia Criterium was held for the first time ever outside Europe and at the EXPO 2020 site, marking the first-ever official sporting event to be staged at a World Expo.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended the opening of the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025) on Wednesday.
A new global organisation called the BRIDGE Alliance has been launched in the UAE, bringing together world leaders, policymakers and creative innovators to drive inclusivity, investment and sustainable growth across the global media and entertainment industries.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured individuals and institutions for contributing to the Life Endowment campaign, praising their generosity and vital role in strengthening a sustainable healthcare model for the nation.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held talks with US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent in New York.