Watch: Dubai's Crown Prince tours Expo 2020 site

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited the Expo 2020 site.

During his tour, Sheikh Hamdan visited Al Wasl Plaza and Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion.

He was briefed on the architectural and technical aspects of the sites in addition to the Expo event’s agenda.

''Expo 2020 is set to be the most exceptional edition of the show in the mega global event’s 168-year history," the Crown Prince said.

"Under the guidance of our leadership, we are very confident that Expo 2020 Dubai will offer innovative global platforms for all nations to present their culture, innovation and creativity and showcase their solutions for global challenges," he added.

Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee; Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai; and Ahmed Al Khateeb, CEO of Real Estate Development at Expo 2020 Dubai.

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