The biggest show on Earth or an expensive, deadly publicity stunt?

It’s been described as “the greatest show on Earth” and “a beacon of hope for the world.” The Dubai 2020 Expo has opened with great fanfare but it has also come with its share of criticisms. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

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