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Updated October 2nd, 2021 at 16:38 IST

190 countries spotlight attractions at Dubai Expo

Artists and performers from many countries kicked off the first day of Dubai Expo 2020 on Friday.

United Arab Emirates
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Artists and performers from many countries kicked off the first day of Dubai Expo 2020 on Friday.

More than 190 nations are using their pavilions to spotlight their greatest tourist attractions, discoveries and ambitions.

Outside the Japanese pavilion, visitors waited for hours to enter and see 3D animation installations used to illustrate Japanese history.

In the Saudi Arabian pavillion, its commissioner general said that the goal of its installations is to show "the Kingdom is open for everyone to explore, to be part of the story, to invest and actually to visit as a tourist as well".

As night fell and the call to prayer echoed through the grounds, pavilions came to life with lights, lasers and kaleidoscopic shows.

This year's Expo is unfolding as the virus continues to course across the world, with untold numbers still working and studying remotely — and connecting to the world virtually.

It's unclear how many visitors Dubai can attract, and how much the Expo will stimulate its tourism-driven economy — especially in the blistering early autumn heat, which on Friday caused tempers to flare, some visitors to faint and most people to sweat through their shirts.

The coronavirus pandemic pushed Expo 2020 back a year and may affect how many people flock to the United Arab Emirates. But the six-month-long exhibition still offers Dubai a momentous opportunity to showcase its unique East-meets-West appeal as a place where all are welcome for business.

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Published October 2nd, 2021 at 16:38 IST

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