By Sahar Ejaz, Special to Gulf News

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Dewa to power Expo 2020 with green hydrogen energy

Dubai utility makes a hydrogen-fuelled economy a reality

On May 18, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer held a virtual press conference on the latest Green Hydrogen Project to be inaugurated tomorrow, May 19

Switzerland brings the Alps to Expo 2020 Dubai

Like well-directed theatre, the Swiss pavilion will offer a dramatic three-act experience

The Swiss Pavilion is home to a dramatic journey of three acts ending in a garden with seats made of recycled concrete.

Sit on Arabic calligraphy inspired benches at Expo 2020

Architect Asif Khan and typographer Lara Captan design 50 Arabic-scripted benches for Expo

An Arabic calligraphy-inspired bench at the Expo 2020 Dubai site that reads 'At-Tawaasal', meaning 'communication'.

In photos: Flagship Expo structures to stay post-event

Here's a look at the elements that will stay on, become part of District 2020

In pictures: What happens to flagship structures after Expo 2020 Dubai?

Expo 2020: Leave a message for aliens at UK Pavilion

The UK Pavilion invites visitors to leave a message for extraterrestrial life

An artistic rendering of the UK Pavilion facade featuring the LED message composed by AI at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Expo 2020: The most energy-saving travel options

Lower your carbon footprint with these travel options to the site

An artist's rendition of the Expo 2020 metro station.

Expo 2020 Dubai to bring together 142 innovators

The governing body of world expos, BIE, just marked 170 years of innovative introductions

The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1851 in London launched a historic global event that now spans 170 years.

Expo 2020: How to get your unique UAE craft souvenir

Expo visitors can buy Emirati and global crafts to support local design scene in the UAE

An Emirati woman is weaving traditional basket from palm leaves, the practice of which is called Safifa in Arabic. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

Dubai Expo 2020 to host World Chess Championship

UAE: FIDE World Chess Championship 2021 to see a showdown between two grandmasters

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, right, will defend his world champion title against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi at Dubai Exhibition Centre in November, 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai: All the travel apps you need to know

S’hail, Uber, Careem are just some of the apps you can use to get there

All you need to know about the ride-hailing apps that will help you get to the Expo 2020 site.

See world's largest 360-degree projection dome in Dubai

It took 800 specialists 13.6 kilometres of steel to create the dome’s trellis framework

252 laser projectors work to project images onto the surface of Al Wasl Plaza dome

A person of determination: How can I get around Expo?

Expo 2020 Dubai ensures a smooth touring experience for everyone

Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

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