This photo shows a partial view of the Dubai Expo 2020 site, under construction in the Emirati city. Photos: AFP
Armies of workers in protective masks are racing to complete the mammoth Dubai Expo 2020 site despite the coronavirus that has sickened some employees, forced a one-year postponement, and created a logistical headache.
The six-month world fair, a milestone for the emirate which has splashed out US$8.2bil (RM35bil) on the eye-popping venue in the hope of boosting its soft power and resetting the economy, will now open its doors in October 2021.
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