HISTORY
EXPO 2020 DUBAI
HISTORY
When was the first World Expo ? The first World Expo was London ’ s Great Exhibition of 1851 held in the iconic Crystal Palace to showcase the inventions of the Industrial Revolution .
How frequently are the World Expos held ? They are organised every five years .
Is there an organisation for World Expos ? The Bureau International des Expositions ( BIE ) is the intergovernmental organisation that regulates and oversees World Expos , preserving the core values of education , innovation and cooperation on behalf of its 170-member states . It was founded in 1928 .
Where did the last Expo take place ? The last Expo took place in 2015 in Milan . Its theme was ‘ Feeding the Planet , Energy for Life ’.
“ I truly believe we are creating history as people will talk to their children and grandchildren and say , ‘ I was there , I attended Expo 2020 Dubai ’”
MOHAMMED ALHASHMI CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER , EXPO 2020 DUBAI
When did Dubai win the Expo ? On November 27 2013 , the UAE was elected as the host country of World Expo 2020 during the 154th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions ( BIE ). The decision was the outcome of the voting of the 164-member nations .
What have World Expos given us in the past ? The Eiffel Tower in Paris , the Seattle Space Needle , the typewriter , television and even Heinz Tomato Ketchup are some of the things that have been launched at World Expos .
What is the logo of Expo 2020 Dubai ? In March 2016 , Expo 2020 Dubai revealed its new logo , which was inspired by a ring found at the Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site .
What are the sub-themes of Expo 2020 Dubai ? Opportunity , mobility and sustainability .
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