Expo 2020 Dubai achieves major milestone

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 09:06

Expo 2020 Dubai has achieved a major milestone as the site nears completion.

Construction of the mega event’s petal-shaped Thematic Districts consisting of 86 buildings has now been finished.

Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer, tells ARN what they'll be used for.

Officials also revealed that more than a hundred million man hours have been completed at the Expo 2020 Dubai site.

Al Khatib explains more.

He also says the Expo 2020 Dubai site is strategically located to maximize footfall

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