Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host Expo 2030, after voting by the BIE General Assembly concluded on Tuesday evening.
Saudi Arabia won the bid to host Expo 2030
Saudi Arabia competed against South Korea and Italy. <Saudi Arabia competed with South Korea and Italy to host the Expo. By hosting Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is presenting an exceptional and unprecedented edition in the history of this fair that contributes to envisioning a better future for humanity. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - on the occasion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia winning the bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council of Ministers, congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. This came after the International Bureau of Exhibitions (BIE) announced on Tuesday that the Kingdom's bid to host the Expo from October 2030 to March 2031 had won, and thanked the countries that voted for the Kingdom's bid, as well as the two competing countries.
His Highness the Crown Prince also expressed his thanks to the countries that voted for the Kingdom's bid, as well as the two competing countries. <On this occasion, His Highness the Crown Prince said: “The Kingdom's victory in hosting Expo 2030 comes as a confirmation of its leading and pivotal role and the international confidence it enjoys, which makes it an ideal destination to host the most prominent international forums, of which Expo is one.”
His Highness reiterated the Kingdom's determination to host the Expo 2030, as well as the competing countries. His Highness renewed the Kingdom's determination to present an exceptional and unprecedented edition in the history of this global forum with the highest levels of innovation, and to contribute to playing an active and positive role for a bright tomorrow for humanity; by providing a global platform that harnesses the latest technologies and brings together the brightest minds to optimize opportunities and offer solutions to the challenges facing our planet today.“
His Highness said. <His Highness said: ”Our hosting of Expo 2030 will coincide with the year of the culmination of the goals and plans of Saudi Vision 2030; the exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for us to share with the world the lessons learned from the unprecedented transformation journey.“
His Highness the Crown Prince emphasized. <The Crown Prince stressed that Riyadh is ready to embrace the world at Expo 2030, God willing, and to fulfill the commitments made in the dossier to the participating countries to achieve the main theme of the Expo, ”The era of change: A Better Tomorrow, Climate Action, and Prosperity for All“ and its sub-themes, harnessing the full potential.
Riyadh, the capital city of Riyadh, is characterized by a strong sense of unity and unity. Riyadh, the capital of a country with a strategic and important geographical location, is an important bridge connecting the continents, which makes it an attractive destination for the most important international forums, global investments and visits, and a gateway to the world.
Riyadh is the capital of a country that enjoys a strategic and important geographical location.
The Kingdom's candidacy file to host the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh has received great and direct support from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - starting with the Kingdom's announcement on October 29, 2021 that it submitted an official application to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) (the organizing body of the World Expo).
It is worth mentioning that the Kingdom's candidacy to host the World Expo in Riyadh has been supported by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. <It is worth mentioning that the BIE announced that the Kingdom's file won the hosting after a secret ballot during the 173rd BIE General Assembly meeting in Paris today, where the Kingdom's file won (119) votes from member states, and two cities competed for the hosting besides Riyadh, namely South Korea's Busan and Italy's Rome: Busan, South Korea, and Rome, Italy. The World Expos have been held since 1851 and constitute the largest global platform to present the latest achievements and technologies, promote international cooperation in economic development, trade, arts and culture, and disseminate science and technology.
It is noteworthy that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled its file for the World Expo in Paris today. <Last June, the Kingdom unveiled the master plan for Riyadh Expo 2030 under the title The Era of Change: The Future Together, during an official reception organized by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City in Paris.
Riyadh Expo 2030 is set to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will be held on an area of more than 6 million square meters near King Salman International Airport, which is currently being developed, making it easy for visitors coming through the airport to reach the exhibition site in a few minutes by using the Riyadh Metro network, which covers all parts of Riyadh, as well as the modern road network, which connects to one of the three entrances of the exhibition.
According to the Minister of Investment of Riyadh City, it is expected that the exhibition will be held on an area of more than 6 million square meters. According to Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih, the Kingdom has allocated a budget for Riyadh's hosting of Expo 2030, amounting to $7.8 billion, equivalent to 29.3 billion riyals.
According to Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih.
