The registration file of “Expo 2030 Riyadh” received final approval during the General Assembly meeting of the International Bureau of Exhibitions held in the French capital, Paris, which is the final stage of approving the registration of the host country, and the Kingdom's delegation received the World Expo flag.
The Kingdom's delegation was headed by His Excellency the Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and Acting CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Eng. In the presence of the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the French Republic Fahd bin Maayouf Al-Ruwaili and a number of officials, the Kingdom's delegation was headed by H.E. Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Sultan, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, who reviewed the most prominent components of the file, which is considered a comprehensive reference that embodies the Kingdom's vision to organize an exceptional edition of the exhibition that reflects its ambitions and is based on progress, innovation and international cooperation.
This meeting was held in Paris, France.
<On this occasion, His Excellency extended his thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their continuous support for the Kingdom's hosting of this important global exhibition, stressing that the adoption of the registration file in record time proves the Kingdom's leading position and confidence in the international arena, and reflects the professionalism of the working teams involved in preparing and reviewing the file, and is an important step establishing a new stage in the Kingdom's journey towards organizing an exceptional and unprecedented edition in the history of World Expo exhibitions.
Riyadh is the first city in the history of World Expos to successfully complete and submit the complete registration file within a record period, which is half the usual period for this type of file. Expo 2030 Riyadh will be held from October 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031 on an area of 6 million square meters, as one of the largest Expos in history. The site is designed to receive more than 40 million visitors, through advanced infrastructure of international standards and advanced hospitality facilities to ensure an exceptional experience for all visitors, with the participation of more than 195 countries, setting new standards in international cooperation and active participation.
The approval of the registration file marks the start of the next phase of official preparations to host Expo 2030 Riyadh, which includes sending official invitations to participating countries through diplomatic channels. The approval of the registration file also confirms the Kingdom's readiness to host an exceptional Expo that meets the highest international standards and constitutes a qualitative platform that contributes to development and stimulates innovation to extend its impact for future generations, in light of unlimited government support, an ambitious vision and a comprehensive and thoughtful strategic plan.
The approval of the registration file also confirms the Kingdom's readiness to host an exceptional Expo that complies with the highest international standards.
