Some 411,768 people have visited Expo
Dubai 2020 in its first 10 days, since the official opening on
October 1, communications deputy chair Sconaid McGeachin said
Monday.
This is slightly lower than for Expo MIlano 2015, he said.
But numbers are expected to pick up from November, when the
currently torrid climate in Dubai becomes less hot and humid.
Italy's Expo Commissioner Paolo Glisenti said 20-25% of the
visitors have visited the Italian pavilion, making it one of the
most popular pavilions at the expo thanks to international media
coverage of the 3-D replica of Michelangelo's David state among
other things.
Other pavilions luring the most visitors are that of host
country the United Arab Emirates and France. The pavilions of
nationals living in Dubai have been favoured including UAE
citizens, French, Indian and Iranians.
Visitors from 175 countries have come so far, not far from the
192 exhibiting countries.
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister for International Cooperation and
Expo Dubai Secretary-General, said "we are very happy with this
marvelous influx. The numbers achieved in the first 10 days
reflect the world's enthusiasm at taking part in Expo Dubai. The
coming days and weeks will be full of special events that will
offer visitors a rich and entertaining experience, and we look
forward to welcoming more people from all over the world".
He highlighted people's desire to reconnect and imagine a common
future.
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