Dubai has won the right to host the World Expo 2020

Dubai has won the right to host the World Expo 2020 after a thrilling night of voting in the French capital Paris.

After a thrilling night of voting in Paris, Dubai has won the right to host the World Expo 2020.

A roar of jubilation went up from the bidding committee in the OECD auditorium as the realization that years of preparation – or pure blood, sweat and tears – had finally come to fruition.

The bidding committee made its mark during their final 20 minute presentation. It was a bid that stood out for its sincerity and honesty.

Reem Al Hashimi began with her telling the audience that ''today I make the biggest speech of my life. We began this journey with a view that we were willing to understand what the future would be.''