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    Expo 2020 Dubai

    Pictures: Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony

    Dubai welcomes everyone to watch the greatest show in the world


    Published:  September 30, 2021 20:41 Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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    The flag ceremony of 190-plus participant countries commences in a moving display layered by the soulful vocals of Abdo and Kidjo. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence during the opening ceremony of the Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Dubai Media office
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    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai declares Expo 2020 Dubai open. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    A woman carries the flag of the Expo 2020 Dubai with the other national flags during the opening ceremony. Image Credit: AP
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    Expo 2020 Opening Ceremony fireworks. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.
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    Hussain al-Jassimi, Mayssa Karaa, and Almas perform during the opening ceremony. Image Credit: AFP
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    Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sings 'The prayer', standing in front of the 'Tree of life'. Bocelli is joined by the star-studded line-up of the night on stage. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Star performers at the opening ceremony set things off in Dubai’s distinctive style. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    A logo of the Expo 2020 Dubai is projected during the opening ceremony, on September 30, 2021. Image Credit: AFP
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    An Emirati old man and a young girl wander the plaza in an intergenerational tableau play. The gold ring unearthed at Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site that inspired the Expo 2020 logo is being handed over to posterity as a symbol of progress and hope. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.
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    Opening Ceremony, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Expo 2020 Dubai in Dubai. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Andra Day performs during the Expo 2020 Opening Ceremony. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.
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    Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Opening ceremony of the Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body of World Expos speaks during the Expo 2020 Opening Ceremony, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: AFP
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    Mohammed Abdu performing at the Expo 2020 Opening Ceremony, Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Ellie Goulding performs during the Expo 2020 Opening Ceremony. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai.
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    'Dubai welcome' states the opening act of the show. Bright lights shine through the dome of Al Wasl Plaza as Emirates air hostesses greet the world in different languages. Image Credit: AFP
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    Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Husssain Al Jassimi performs as the opening act. Marhaba Ya Hala being sung. Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai
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    Guests arrive at the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai. Image Credit: Abdul Hamid/Gulf News
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    The national flags of countries participating in the Expo 2020 Dubai are lined up at the entrance of the venue. Image Credit: AFP
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    Emirati men line up to welcome guests during the Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony. Image Credit: AFP
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    Performers line up to welcome visitors at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai on September 30, 2021. Image Credit: AFP
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    One of the entrances of the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Image Credit: AFP
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    Crowd watch the live streaming at City walk in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    People watch the live streaming at Ibn Batuta mall in Dubai. Image Credit: Anas Thacharpadikkal/Gulf News

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