Inside Expo – Expo 2020 Dubai, the conclusion

Inside Expo – Expo 2020 Dubai, the conclusion

With Expo 2020 Dubai having closed its gates on the night of 31 March 2022 after 182 fabulous days, the final episodes of the Inside Expo podcast take a look at some of the Expo’s iconic pavilions, its dedication to the UN’s SDGs, and how to say goodbye.

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Inside Expo – Expo anecdotes and Dubai’s golden ring

Inside Expo – Expo anecdotes and Dubai’s golden ring

As Expo 2020 Dubai enters its final days, the latest episodes of the Inside Expo podcast look at some of the pop culture that has stemmed from past Expos, as well as the fascinating story of the gold ring that inspired Expo 2020 Dubai’s logo.

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Inside Expo – the vision for Dubai, and the Worker Wellness Programme

Inside Expo – the vision for Dubai, and the Worker Wellness Programme

The latest episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast explore the Vision Pavilion and the story it tells of Dubai’s journey, as well as the innovative approach the Expo Organiser took to protect the health and wellness of workers on the Expo site.

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Inside Expo – connecting physically and virtually

Inside Expo – connecting physically and virtually

Physical and virtual connections are the subject of the most recent episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast, with an exploration of the broader meaning of mobility, as well as the limitless opportunities of virtual content and collaboration.

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Inside Expo – iconic architecture, and the poetry of AI

Inside Expo – iconic architecture, and the poetry of AI

The latest episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast look at the architecture of some of the Expo’s most prominent landmarks, as well as the Expo’s role in incubating and showcasing Artificial Intelligence technologies.

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Inside Expo – cultural development, old and new

Inside Expo – cultural development, old and new

The shared human interest for other cultures and for past cultures is at the heart of the latest two episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast.

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Inside Expo – the promise of youth

Inside Expo – the promise of youth

The two latest episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast are dedicated to the promise of youth, with a focus on how young people are empowered at Expo 2020 Dubai, and on the 11-year-old girl who conveyed the sense of hope at the Expo’s Opening Ceremony.

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Inside Expo – telling the Expo story, and the site’s hidden stories

Inside Expo – telling the Expo story, and the site’s hidden stories

In the latest two episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast, learn about the ways the Expo’s message and experience are conveyed, and discover some of the hidden gems built into the Expo site.

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Inside Expo – Expo 2020 Dubai’s music & Expo superfandom

Inside Expo – Expo 2020 Dubai’s music & Expo superfandom

The latest episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast pay tribute to some of Expo 2020 Dubai’s most prominent musical creations, as well as to Expo ‘superfans’.

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Inside Expo – the power of the majlis, and Expo robots

Inside Expo – the power of the majlis, and Expo robots

The latest two episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast address the role of majlis – a space for conversation and dialogue – in serving as a model for Expo 2020 Dubai, as well as the evolution of robots in Expos over the decades.

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Inside Expo – the inspiration behind Latifa and Rashid

Inside Expo – the inspiration behind Latifa and Rashid

In the latest episode of Inside Expo, Expo 2020 Dubai’s podcast, learn how the Expo’s mascots - Latifa and Rashid, their robot guardians Opti, Alif and Terra, and Salama the Ghaf tree – came to life.

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Inside Expo – from Expo 1970 Osaka to Expo 2020 Dubai

Inside Expo – from Expo 1970 Osaka to Expo 2020 Dubai

For its first episode of 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai’s Inside Expo podcast turns its attention to the history of Emirati participation in Expos, dating back to Expo 1970 Osaka.

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Inside Expo – Legacy and Innovation

Inside Expo – Legacy and Innovation

The three most recent episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai's Inside Expo podcast focus around two key aspects of all Expos: their legacy, and the innovations they showcase.

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Inside Expo - Sustainability and the history of broadcasting

Inside Expo - Sustainability and the history of broadcasting

The Inside Expo podcast has released three new episodes in the past week, with two episodes dedicated to the sustainable innovations presented at Expos, and one episode focused on technological advances in communication as seen through Expo 1939 New York and Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Inside Expo – The BIE and Expos, and Expo 2020 Dubai’s tangible solutions

Inside Expo – The BIE and Expos, and Expo 2020 Dubai’s tangible solutions

In the latest two episodes of the Inside Expo podcast, learn about the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), from its Secretary General, Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, and discover how Expo 2020 Dubai is helping to build a more resilient future for all through its Expo Live programme.

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Inside Expo – New frontiers and unexpected hurdles

Inside Expo – New frontiers and unexpected hurdles

The newest two episodes of Inside Expo - Expo 2020 Dubai’s podcast series – look near and far in terms of the earthly and the celestial factors that shape World Expos.

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Inside Expo – Perceptions and progress

A point in time by artist Khalil Rabah, Public Art Programme

The two latest episodes of Expo 2020 Dubai’s podcast, Inside Expo, continue in the exploration of the meaning behind the Expo and what visitors can discover there.

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Inside Expo – What is an Expo?

Inside Expo – What is an Expo?

Expo 2020 Dubai – the first World Expo to take place in the Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) region, themed “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” – opened its gates on 1 October 2021 and will welcome millions of visitors before it closes on 31 March 2022.

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