As Dubai’s Expo 2020 nears the end of its six-month run in March, many national pavilions are beginning to consider the world fair’s long-term impact. This is the first time a world fair has been held in the Middle East and North Africa, and similar events have ushered in significant advances in technological advancement, improved international relations, and increased trade, culture, and tourism, so many people are hoping that the current exhibit will have a positive impact on the MENA region as well.
Expo 2020, which will be held in October 2021 after being postponed due to COVID-19, will bring together 192 countries, each with its own custom-built pavilion showing their innovations, customs, and future goals, in a gigantic complex designed to captivate visitors. It is a fantastic opportunity for MENA participants to generate interest in their nations.
This event serves as a crucial stimulus for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. According to Maha Al Gargawi, senior vice president of political affairs at Expo 2020, “it has come at the ideal time to set the tone for economic recovery and create a good atmosphere for businesses to prosper.”
The UAE Pavilion, a three-story masterpiece shaped like falcon wings, takes guests on a journey through the emirate’s past, present, and future objectives. Much of the experience focuses on educating tourists about the UAE’s traditions and culture, but the final section – The Dreamers Who Do – is intended at encouraging individuals to relocate to or work in the UAE.
According to an independent economic analysis commissioned by Dubai authorities, Expo will have created 905,200 jobs in the region and benefited the UAE economy by $33.4 billion by 2031, according to Ernst & Young. When Expo ends next month, an estimated 25 million people will have visited and participated in its programmes, with everyone of them exchanging knowledge, culture, and business in some way, and contributing to the region’s future development.