• One million Expo 2020 Dubai passports have been sold since October 1.
    One million Expo 2020 Dubai passports have been sold since October 1.
  • Expo 2020 camel milk soap is popular among international visitors.
    Expo 2020 camel milk soap is popular among international visitors.
  • The Opti robot has its own Expo 2020 mug.
    The Opti robot has its own Expo 2020 mug.
  • An Expo 2020 lapel pin.
    An Expo 2020 lapel pin.
  • There are many kiosks stocked with souvenirs across the world's fair.
    There are many kiosks stocked with souvenirs across the world's fair.
  • An Opti lapel pin.
    An Opti lapel pin.
  • A hat featuring the robot Opti comes in several colours.
    A hat featuring the robot Opti comes in several colours.
  • This version of the Expo 2020 lapel pin is also popular.
    This version of the Expo 2020 lapel pin is also popular.
  • The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors.
    The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors.
  • Mascots Rashid, Latifa and Opti on an Expo 2020 T-shirt.
    Mascots Rashid, Latifa and Opti on an Expo 2020 T-shirt.

Seven things to do during the last weekend of Expo 2020 Dubai


Sophie Prideaux
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If you are one of the thousands expected to make their way to Expo 2020 Dubai over the next few days to enjoy the world fair's final weekend, there are plenty of events to look forward to.

Scroll through the gallery above to see some of Expo 2020 Dubai's most popular souvenirs.

From performances by top US RnB acts to some of the biggest singers from the Philippines, expect a huge weekend of music at the site's Jubilee Stage.

Elsewhere, there are family activities and the final Expo Run taking place.

Here are seven events not to miss.

Friday

Catch a set from Urbandub

The Filipino rock back will take to the Jubilee Stage at 6.30pm to perform a set of their hits, including The Fight is Over, Evidence, and The First of Summer.

Founded in 2000, the band, consisting of Gabby Alipe, John Dinopol, Lalay Lim, and JanJan Mendoza, were one of the Philippines’s first indie rock success stories.

Watch Jason Derulo perform

While the US RnB star makes regular UAE visits for club shows, this is a rare chance to see Jason Derulo as part of a large concert.

Performing at the Jubilee Stage from 9.30pm on Friday, expect a greatest hits set including chart-toppers Wiggle, Talk Dirty and In My Head.

Saturday

Get fit by joining the Expo Run

Experience the enormity of the Expo site with the final Expo Run on Saturday.

It takes place from 6am to 10am, when participants will be able to embark on a final lap of the site, as well as receive three Expo 2020 passes for that day, F&B discounts, custom-made T-shirts, plus a medal and a drawstring bag.

Sing along to theatre classics with Rachelle Ann Go

Filipina singer and music theatre actress Rachelle Ann Go will perform at the Jubilee Stage on Saturday at 9pm, showcasing her impressive vocals with a string of her biggest hits as well as some well-known theatre classics.

Go has starred in shows including Hamilton in London’s West End, as well as Miss Saigon and Les Miserables.

See Rico Blanco perform

Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Rico Blanco will play a late-night show on the Jubilee Stage at 11pm on Saturday, performing hits such as Antukin and 214.

Blanco is one of the biggest musicians to come from the Philippines, founding the rock band Rivermaya, before going solo in 2008.

Sunday

Experience Children’s Day at the Poland Pavilion

The Poland Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai
The Poland Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai

Located in the Mobility District, the pavilion is dedicating March 27 to children with activities ranging from 3D-printing and playing musical instruments to coding and robot racing. The fun will take place from 10am until 6pm.

Catch a performance by RnB star Ne-Yo

Chart-topping RnB star Ne-Yo will round off Expo’s final weekend with a performance on the Jubilee Stage at 9.30pm on Sunday. Expect hits such as So Sick, One in a Million, and Miss Independent from the Grammy-winning US artist, who is known for putting on a show.

Scroll through the gallery below to see some of the celebrities who have appeared at Expo 2020 Dubai so far:

  • Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United forward footballer, takes a selfie with the crowd during Expo 2020 Dubai at Al Wasl Plaza, in Dubai on January 28, 2022. Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United forward footballer, takes a selfie with the crowd during Expo 2020 Dubai at Al Wasl Plaza, in Dubai on January 28, 2022. Reuters
  • Britain's Prince William, left, Duke of Cambridge, walks at Al Wasl Dome during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. AFP
    Britain's Prince William, left, Duke of Cambridge, walks at Al Wasl Dome during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. AFP
  • Chris Martin of the band Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 on February 15, 2022. Reuters
    Chris Martin of the band Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 on February 15, 2022. Reuters
  • Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, left, with Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, visit Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, left, with Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, visit Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Singer Kadim Al Sahir performs during the opening of the Infinite Nights series at Expo 2020 Dubai on October 15. Reuters
    Singer Kadim Al Sahir performs during the opening of the Infinite Nights series at Expo 2020 Dubai on October 15. Reuters
  • Nancy Ajram performs as part of Infinite Nights on November 12. Walaa Alshaer / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Nancy Ajram performs as part of Infinite Nights on November 12. Walaa Alshaer / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt led a 1.45-kilometre family run. Victor Besa / The National
    Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt led a 1.45-kilometre family run. Victor Besa / The National
  • South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha in Dubai for Expo 2020 on October 18. Issa AlKindy for The National
    South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha in Dubai for Expo 2020 on October 18. Issa AlKindy for The National
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, left, and chief executive Ferran Soriano, are presented Expo 2020 Dubai souvenirs by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, president of the UAE Football Association. Photo: UAE FA
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, left, and chief executive Ferran Soriano, are presented Expo 2020 Dubai souvenirs by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, president of the UAE Football Association. Photo: UAE FA
  • Egyptian artist Amr Diab performs at the Jubilee Stage on October 30. Photo: Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Egyptian artist Amr Diab performs at the Jubilee Stage on October 30. Photo: Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • South Korean boy band Highlight perform at Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
    South Korean boy band Highlight perform at Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Emirates welcomes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion. Photo: Emirates
    Emirates welcomes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion. Photo: Emirates
  • Actor Bryan Cranston visits the Mexico Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Suneesh Sudhakaran / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Actor Bryan Cranston visits the Mexico Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Suneesh Sudhakaran / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Andrea Bocelli performs during the Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Andrea Bocelli performs during the Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Chinese pianist Lang Lang performs at Al Wasl Plaza. EPA
    Chinese pianist Lang Lang performs at Al Wasl Plaza. EPA
  • A R Rahman performs at Jubilee Stage. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
    A R Rahman performs at Jubilee Stage. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Lea Salonga performs at Jubilee Stage on Christmas Day. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Lea Salonga performs at Jubilee Stage on Christmas Day. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Alicia Keys performs a concert as part of the Infinite Nights series. Suneesh Sudhakaran / Expo 2020 Dubai)
    Alicia Keys performs a concert as part of the Infinite Nights series. Suneesh Sudhakaran / Expo 2020 Dubai)
  • Pakistan singer Atif Aslam performs at Jubilee Stage. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Pakistan singer Atif Aslam performs at Jubilee Stage. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • DJ Armin Van Buuren performs during the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Al Wasl. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
    DJ Armin Van Buuren performs during the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Al Wasl. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Portuguese football legend Luis Figo with the UEFA Champions League Trophy at the Mastercard Cube, Expo 2020 Dubai. Christopher Pike / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Portuguese football legend Luis Figo with the UEFA Champions League Trophy at the Mastercard Cube, Expo 2020 Dubai. Christopher Pike / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Lionel Messi visits Surreal, the water feature, during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Lionel Messi visits Surreal, the water feature, during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Dimitri Vegas performs during the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Jubilee Stage at Expo 2020 Dubai. Charbel Chalouhy / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Dimitri Vegas performs during the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Jubilee Stage at Expo 2020 Dubai. Charbel Chalouhy / Expo 2020 Dubai
Indoor cricket in a nutshell

Indoor cricket in a nutshell
Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sept 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side
8 There are eight players per team
9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.
5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls
4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs
B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run
C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs
D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

The President's Cake

Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

RESULTS

Bantamweight:
Zia Mashwani (PAK) bt Chris Corton (PHI)

Super lightweight:
Flavio Serafin (BRA) bt Mohammad Al Khatib (JOR)

Super lightweight:
Dwight Brooks (USA) bt Alex Nacfur (BRA)

Bantamweight:
Tariq Ismail (CAN) bt Jalal Al Daaja (JOR)

Featherweight:
Abdullatip Magomedov (RUS) bt Sulaiman Al Modhyan (KUW)

Middleweight:
Mohammad Fakhreddine (LEB) bt Christofer Silva (BRA)

Middleweight:
Rustam Chsiev (RUS) bt Tarek Suleiman (SYR)

Welterweight:
Khamzat Chimaev (SWE) bt Mzwandile Hlongwa (RSA)

Lightweight:
Alex Martinez (CAN) bt Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR)

Welterweight:
Jarrah Al Selawi (JOR) bt Abdoul Abdouraguimov (FRA)

ICC T20 Rankings

1. India - 270 ranking points

 

2. England - 265 points

 

3. Pakistan - 261 points

 

4. South Africa - 253 points

 

5. Australia - 251 points 

 

6. New Zealand - 250 points

 

7. West Indies - 240 points

 

8. Bangladesh - 233 points

 

9. Sri Lanka - 230 points

 

10. Afghanistan - 226 points

 
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THE BIO

Favourite place to go to in the UAE: The desert sand dunes, just after some rain

Who inspires you: Anybody with new and smart ideas, challenging questions, an open mind and a positive attitude

Where would you like to retire: Most probably in my home country, Hungary, but with frequent returns to the UAE

Favorite book: A book by Transilvanian author, Albert Wass, entitled ‘Sword and Reap’ (Kard es Kasza) - not really known internationally

Favourite subjects in school: Mathematics and science

Updated: March 27, 2022, 4:37 PM