The 176th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has formally registered World Expo 2030 Riyadh. Organised under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow”, Expo 2030 Riyadh will take place in the capital of Saudi Arabia between 1 October 2030 and 31 March 2031.
BIE Member States, gathered in the General Assembly in Paris, unanimously approved the registration of Expo 2030 Riyadh, following the recommendation of the BIE’s Executive Committee.
This registration confirms the status of Expo 2030 Riyadh as an International Registered Exhibition and makes it possible for Saudi Arabia to begin the implementation phase, including the official invitation of international participants via diplomatic channels.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is expected to welcome 197 countries and over 40 million visits. The 6 km² site — with a 2 km² gated exhibition area — is shaped by the natural Wadi Al Sulai landscape and located near King Khalid International Airport. The event’s theme is supported by three pillars: Transformational Technology, Sustainable Solutions, and Prosperous People.
To mark the occasion, the BIE flag was ceremonially handed to H.E. Ibrahim Al Sultan, CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).
Saudi Arabia was elected host of World Expo 2030 during the BIE’s 173rd General Assembly in November 2023. Since then, it has formalized its plans by submitting a comprehensive Registration Dossier to the BIE, outlining operational timelines, legal and financial frameworks, the Master Plan for the Expo site, participation guidelines, and legacy strategies.
BIE Secretary General Dimitri S. Kerkentzes stated that Expo 2030 Riyadh, under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” will unite the world to address future challenges and foster innovation. He emphasized that official registration now enables Saudi Arabia to move ahead with preparations for six months of global engagement and discovery.
Ibrahim Al Sultan noted that the BIE’s adoption of the Registration Dossier reflects global confidence in Saudi Arabia’s ability to host a groundbreaking World Expo and in Riyadh’s readiness to deliver it. He affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to organizing a world-class event that reflects its global standing.
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