CAIRO – 22 May 2022: Egypt studies hosting the Expo 2035 in the new administrative capital, which will be officially opened soon, officials told local media. The World Expo has been held since the mid-19th century, every five years, and lasts for a maximum period of 6 months. The last edition [Expo 2020] was held in Dubai last year as the world exhibition was postponed for a year due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Egyptian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has witnessed a huge turnout, according to Trade and Industry Minister Nevine Gamea, noting that the pavilion has received more than 1.5 million visitors from various world countries. The BIE is opening the window of bids for the countries that eye hosting Expo 2030 until September 7.