Egypt plans to capitalize on Expo 2020 Dubai, to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), by attracting and encouraging tourists in general and Emirati tourists in particular.

Expo 2020 Dubai begins today, Sept. 30 and ends March 31, 2022. It is the world's largest cultural forum and attracts millions of visitors and tourists to its pavilions, exhibitions and international cultural events. More than 190 countries, international organizations, companies, private sector companies and educational institutions participate in the expo.

Egypt is participating in Expo 2020 Dubai with a pavilion featuring elements of ancient Pharaonic civilization, with hieroglyphic writings on the walls of the pavilion and an image embodying a Tutankhamun figure. The main entrance to the pavilion is a triangularly built gate mimicking the design of the pyramids. More than 14 areas were designed within the Egyptian pavilion to portray the different periods of ancient Egyptian civilization.

A Pharaonic sarcophagus is the centerpiece of the pavilion. On Aug. 19, the Egyptian government approved the transfer of the sarcophagus of priest Psamtik.