Expo 2020 Dubai organisers said 100,000 public school pupils in the UAE have visited the world's fair since it opened on October 1.
To mark the milestone, 400 pupils, accompanied by Jameela Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education, gathered in front of The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to create a human installation that spelt out the ‘100K’ figure’s four characters.
Ms Al Muhairi spoke about her happiness at reaching 100,000 visits within six weeks of the launch of Expo 2020 Dubai.
She paid tribute to the Expo School Programme that has helped inspire pupils of all ages to think critically, communicate and grow.
She said the programme was dedicated to making Expo 2020 Dubai a second home for pupils by creating educational and entertaining experiences that were offered to all schools across the UAE.
Hundreds of thousands of pupils are to set to visit Expo 2020 Dubai through the year to enrich their knowledge of science, culture, traditions and geography.
Youngsters will have a first-hand experience of robots that serve food, a gravity-defying water display and the many inventions on display at the pavilions.
From Gems Education's 43 schools, there are expected to be 277,000 pupil-teacher visits in 9,780 trips during the event.
Across the Gems group, 122,000 pupils will be visiting the Expo at least twice. A further 16,500 teachers and staff will visit the world’s greatest show.
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Expo 2020 - in pictures
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The interior of Alif – The Mobility Pavilion, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai -
Visitors enter the Spain pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai -
Expo visitors take a rest at the foot of a striking artwork in the Philippines pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National. -
Dubai opened Expo 2020 with a dazzling ceremony featuring fireworks and light displays. AFP -
A young guest enjoys the spectacular light show at Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National -
The flowing contours of the UAE pavilion. Victor Besa / The National -
Visitors follow a foggy path to the summit of the Switzerland pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
The France pavilion features a projection of 'The Rose', a 13th-century stained-glass window from Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Tricolours to the fore as France marks its Expo celebration day. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Qabooli with lamb shuwa by chef Nader at Rising Flavours in Jubilee Park. Victor Besa / The National -
The Saudi pavilion lit up at night. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Inside the Malaysia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Qatar pavilion features a holographic display about the 2022 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National -
Visitors watching a spectacular audio-visual show at the Russia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
A young visitor checks out the Expo's popular water feature. Pawan Singh / The National -
Students from Abu Dhabi Police Academy at Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National -
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National -
A replica of Michelangelo's 'David' in the Italy pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National. -
A visitor takes a picture of the spectacular Mobility Pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Traditional performers outside the Thailand pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
An aerobatics team pass above the Pakistan pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Live music from Sierra Leone performed at Al Wasl Plaza. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The Women's Pavilion by Cartier. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Visitors to the Garden in the Sky get a panoramic view of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
My Butterfly Kites at Al Forsan Park, Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai -
As the sun sets on another day at Expo 2020, visitors enjoy the activities. Antonie Robertson / The National
