New drone footage has shown significant progress on Expo 2020 Dubai, with buildings rising out of the sprawling desert site. Footage shows Al Wasl Plaza - which sits at the heart of the campus - and the Emirati falcon-inspired structure coming together. Last week, <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/first-emirati-opera-to-be-launched-at-expo-dubai-2020-1.849559">it was revealed that the first Emirati opera </a><em>Al Wasl - </em>meaning Connection, in reference to the Emirates' trading hub heritage - will be performed at the Expo. Earlier this month, the economic impact was estimated to be about Dh120 billion, <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/business/economy/uae-expected-to-gain-dh122-6bn-after-hosting-expo-2020-ernst-young-finds-1.849286">according to consultancy Ernst & Young</a>.
