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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, will present service medals to 40,000 Emiratis for contributing to Expo 2020 Dubai. According to state news agency Wam, the award will go to military and civilian personnel of Dubai Police, military personnel, and other people from outside the force who made "outstanding contributions to the success" of the Expo. "We have granted the Expo 2020 Dubai Medal to 40,000 Emiratis, including civilian and military personnel, who played a key role in the success of the global event hosted by the UAE," said Sheikh Mohammed. Lt Gen Abdullah Al Marri of Dubai Police praised his colleagues' efforts during the Expo, which over 24 million people attended. "This is an extraordinary reward for everyone who worked tirelessly and tirelessly throughout the duration of the international exhibition and contributed to the success of its events," he said. Since the six-month festival ended in March, the site of the world's fair has been transformed into a residential and business hub. Expo City Dubai will become a temporary fan zone for the Fifa World Cup that kicks off in Qatar on November 20, with big screens showing live matches. BKM/ Expat Media
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