DUBAI: Dubai beat off opposition from Brazil, Russia and Turkey on Wednesday to win the right to host the 2020 World Expo, sparking celebrations in the Gulf city and a stunning fireworks display at the world’s tallest building.

City authorities declared on Thursday a school holiday to celebrate the victory.

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