Introduction to Expo 2020
“Our region deserves the chance to organize this
great world exhibition. Our country is ready to host it. We will
keep our promise in connecting great minds to build a better future
and we will organize the best event in the history of the World
Expo.” – HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum
Prior to the Expo 2020 vote being declared, some extremely
memorable quotes rightly captured the quintessence of Dubai’s
bid. Consequently, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
in its general assembly hosted on 27 November 2013 awarded Dubai as
the host of Expo 2020. The Director of Global Foresight and
Innovation at Arup, Chris Luebkeman, rightly stated that
“seven years is a short time but I can’t imagine a
better place to make that drive real.”
