Picture Doesn't Depict Syrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Misbar's Editorial Team

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5th October 2021

Picture Doesn't Depict Syrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

The photo was taken at Jordan's Hot Air Balloon Festival (Facebook).

The Claim

A photo depicts Syria’s pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

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Social media users on Facebook recently circulated a photo, claiming it represents Syria’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Photo Description: The photo shows a hot air balloon claimed to be part of Syria’s pavilion at UAE’s Expo 2020.

Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar investigated the claim and found it misleading. The photo shown is not part of Syria’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. It is a photo of a group of hot air balloons taking part in Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert Festival, held between Oct. 01 and 03, of this month.

Video Description: The full footage from which the photo is taken and claimed to belong to Syria’s pavilion at Dubai’s Expo 2020.

Photo Description: The claimed photo is shown here on a website, indicating part of Jordan’s hot air balloon festival.

The pavilion at the current Expo does not include a showcasing of any hot air balloons.

The Expo 2020 Dubai was officially opened on Thursday, Sept. 30. It was postponed last year because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Expo 2020 Dubai exhibits pavilions of over 190 countries showcasing their cultures and innovations.

Translated by: Ahmed N. A. Almassri