Expo 2030 | Riyadh, A New Destination for the World

Why do nations around the world compete to host Expo? How has it earned its developmental and economic significance over time? And what role does it play in shaping the civilizational renaissance, industrial wealth, and technological progress of nations?

What is Expo?

Expo is a civilizational showcase held every five years, an opportunity for nations to display their economic strength and resources to the entire world, presenting their achievements and innovations across multiple fields centered on cultural, civilizational, and future-technology dimensions, with participation from an elite group of the world's largest companies, governments, and international organizations.

It has previously been held in Australia, Paris, London, the United States, Japan, Spain, and Barcelona, most recently concluding in Dubai, UAE, and now the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia moves from being a participating nation at the last Expo (Expo Dubai) to being the host nation for Expo 2030.

Expo and Life's Milestones, Then and Now

Expo has helped shape the smallest details of everyday human life all the way up to the grandest landmarks of nations and their ancient civilizations. Have you ever imagined visiting a fast-food restaurant without ketchup on the table? Have you wondered how your children would enjoy their favorite ice cream flavors without a crunchy cookie? And as for fashion trends, how could you have dressed sharply without an invention called the "zipper"?

Expo's contributions weren't limited to improving humanity's daily life, they also helped build landmark structures and civilizational projects, as well as inventing devices that have become an inseparable part of nations and the world at large. What was once a life whose daily moments never extended beyond the boundaries of your home and city became one where you could hear the voice of the world and keep up with the latest news in sound and picture, through the television that was announced and introduced to the American public at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

As for nations' civilizations and architectural progress, the "Eiffel Tower" was built in Paris as a symbol of the 1889 Expo, and today it stands as a distinguished tourist landmark visited by people from every corner of the world for a "memorable photo" where time stands still, a photo that could only have been captured and immortalized because of Expo. The mobile phone was also unveiled at Expo 1970, held in Japan.

From Paris to Riyadh

Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is celebrating the announcement of its hosting of Expo 2030 in the city of Riyadh, cementing its leading role on the world stage as an ideal destination trusted internationally, a milestone that has driven it to deliver an exceptional, unprecedented edition, making 2030 a year of transformation, renaissance, and prosperity through hosting Expo, and completing the final milestones of Vision 2030.