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Monday’s cover: Sergio Garcia a tower of strength to win Dubai Desert Classic

Sergio Garcia's march to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic title is the main story on The National Sport front page on Monday, February 6.

Sergio Garcia's march to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic title is the main story on The National Sport front page on Monday, February 6.

Garcia completed a wire-to-wire victory with a 19-under par 269 and never looked troubled during Sunday’s final round. The Spaniard’s nearest challenger was playing partner Henrik Stenson, but even Europe’s top golfer could not stop Garcia from comfortably winning the Dallah Trophy, the Swede finishing three shots adrift.

The National's John McAuley was at Emirates Golf Club on Sunday to witness Garcia's victory.

Elsewhere, it was a tournament to remember for UAE-based amateur Rayhan Thomas, who made the cut in just his third European Tour event. The 17-year-old Indian was paired with US Masters champion Danny Willett for his final round.

* The National staff

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Expo details

Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia

The world fair will run for six months from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021.

It is expected to attract 25 million visits

Some 70 per cent visitors are projected to come from outside the UAE, the largest proportion of international visitors in the 167-year history of World Expos.

More than 30,000 volunteers are required for Expo 2020

The site covers a total of 4.38 sqkm, including a 2 sqkm gated area

It is located adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South