The legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai will define the UAE – The National

The legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai will define the UAE – The National

Between 7pm yesterday and 3am today, organisers at Dubai Expo 2020 had the difficult task of closing one of the most impressive and prestigious events on the global calendar.

The fanfare was so great that 20 screens were needed throughout the site to give attendees a full picture of the ceremonies, which included music, speeches and a massive fireworks display. Another important part was the handover ceremony to Japan, where the next Expo will be held in Osaka in 2025. It is a reminder that while this one might be over, the event’s wider legacy is not. Millions of people will now have cherished memories of their visit, be it every school child in the Emirates or the very many foreign visitors who were often getting their first experience not just of the UAE, but of the wider Middle East.