Expo 2020 Dubai has so far awarded AED10.8bn in construction contracts in 2017. It will reach its target of AED11bn after the awarding of urban planning and event overlay packages, due to be finalised early 2018. These packages will be among a number of other opportunities made available by Expo 2020 Dubai in 2018 as it moves into the next stage of its delivery, focused on operational expenditure. Other sectors that will offer procurement opportunities next year to companies include design, logistics, health and safety, construction and construction materials. The total number and value of these contracts is expected to be announced in the coming months.