The United Arab Emirates said Monday that it is considering postponing the October opening of Expo 2020 Dubai — also known as the world’s fair — by a year due to rising concern over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The development will likely delay billions in tourism revenue to the Mideast nation, which has drawn commitments from more than 192 nations and investments from thousands of global businesses for the six-month-long expo showcasing everything from futuristic technology to vast cultural displays.
Source: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/30/expo-2020-worlds-fair-dubai-set-one-year-delay-due/