In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed visits Expo 2020 Dubai on second day of event

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Expo 2020 Dubai on the second day of six-month mega event.

Sheikh Mohammed began his tour by visiting the pavilion of the Saudi Arabia, the second largest pavilion at Expo Dubai.

The Dubai Ruler was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Being held for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, Expo 2020 houses the pavilions of countries participating in the event as well as those of diverse organisations from across the world. The global show runs for 182 days until 31st March, 2022.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai visited the French pavilion and met with French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Saturday.

On the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed's tour included pavilions of the UAE, USA, China and Kazakhstan

The six-month mega global event features more than 200 participants – including nations, multilateral organisations, businesses, and educational institutions, as well as millions of visitors who have come together to create the largest and most diverse World Expo ever