The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated by telephone UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on winning the bid, QNA reported. PARIS: Dubai yesterday beat off opposition from Brazil, Russia and Turkey to win the right to host the 2020 World Expo, sparking celebrations in the city and a stunning fireworks display at the world’s tallest building.
The Gulf city state beat Russia’s Ekaterinberg in the final round of voting to clinch a prestigious event credited with delivering a huge boost to tourism and business for its host city. Fireworks illuminate the sky around Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, yesterday, after the city was chosen to host the World Expo 2020.
