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Under the slogan of "The era of change, together for a foresighted tomorrow".
The Saudi capital, Riyadh, will organize Expo 2030, the event will take place over 181 days, which will last from October 2030 until March 2031 for a period of six months, after the Kingdom achieved a landslide victory in hosting it over both Rome and South Korea with 80% of the votes.
The Saudi version of Expo will be very special, as it will be the most sustainable and emissions-free version.
The first Expo was in London in 1851, with the idea of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, with the aim of creating an international event to showcase the latest industries, under the name of the Great Universal Exhibition, and it is organized every five years and is the third largest global event in terms of economic impact after the Olympics and the World Cup, Expo began as a platform to display new inventions and technologies, such as the first washing machine and the first elevator that appeared at Expo, in addition to the touch screen and many others.
This is the second time that a country in the Middle East region has succeeded in hosting it after the Dubai Expo in the UAE, the event that was exceptionally distinguished and achieved outstanding success, With a number of visits of more than 24 million visitors, which is equivalent to two and a half times the population of the United Arab Emirates, and achieved revenues in the tens of billions.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed huge celebrations upon the announcement of Saudi Arabia’s victory at Expo 2030, as the capital, Riyadh, witnessed fireworks displays, drone displays, visual effects displays, and other things, in addition to congratulations from world leaders such as the ruler of Dubai and the president of South Korea, a country that was competing to host.
The Expo 2030 location will be near King Salman International Airport, only five minutes from the airport, which is currently witnessing expansion and development. The Expo logo consists of a palm tree with six coloured fronds. Each frond symbolizes one of the exhibition’s topics, which are technology, heritage, art, nature, science, and architecture. The idea of the exhibition is based on three main ideas: prosperity for all, climate action, and a better tomorrow.
The exhibition will include 225 pavilions representing the participating countries, with the location of each pavilion determined according to the location of each country on the map, starting from north to south. The exhibition aims to achieve one billion virtual visits in addition to regular visits. At the end of the exhibition, 100 pavilions will be dismantled to serve as schools or medical centres in several participating countries. Expo 2030 is characterized by ease of access, sustainability of effort, and comprehensive participation.
Expo 2030 will coincide with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, it is a transformational date for the Kingdom, which is witnessing major changes in terms of a sustainable economy and the transition from the oil era to a more modern era that depends on the diversity of economic resources. All the best to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to all countries and peoples aspiring to the best.