The Dubai Expo 2020 kicked off with a dazzling opening ceremony on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
When it comes to showcasing glitz and glitter, Dubai is always ahead of everyone else.
Please click on the images for a better look at glimpses of a breathtaking event.
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Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters
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Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters
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Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters
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Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters
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Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters
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Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters
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Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters
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Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters
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Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters
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Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters
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Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters
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Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters
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