Topic: Dubai Expo

Music legend A.R Rahman's daughter and young musician Khatija Rahman has performed her debut single, Farishton, which was composed by her father, and won many international awards.

"The field of space exploration is not limited to a gender or a country: it is open to everyone. After seeing me, I want women in our Arab world to be encouraged to enter this sector."

The six-month world fair, featuring exhibitions by 192 countries, is expected to attract more than 20 million international visitors when it opens on October 1 after a year's delay.