Expo 2020 Dubai hailed a ‘beacon of hope’ as thousands of deals signed to bring world to UAE

Expo 2020 Dubai hailed a ‘beacon of hope’ as thousands of deals signed to bring world to UAE

Expo 2020 Dubai was hailed a "beacon of hope" for international travel as plans take shape to welcome the world to the UAE later this year.

The first Expo hosted in the Middle East is set to be the largest global gathering held during the pandemic after organisers of the Tokyo Olympics announced overseas fans would be barred from the sporting spectacle.