The Expo2020 opening ceremony was broadcast live across the UAE to over 300+ countries.

After a one-year delay because of the Covid-19 epidemic, Dubai opened its USD 7 billion Expo 2020 on Thursday on a desert location the size of 600 football fields, according to media reports.

The Expo2020 opening ceremony was streamed live to more than 300+ places across the UAE, according to the Khaleej Times. Abu Dhabi’s powerful Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and a host of other dignitaries were present for the ceremony.

The event is expected to attract participation from over 190 countries and will run until March 2022. The city has set a goal of 25 million visits – both virtual and physical.