Expo 2030

Upcoming World Expo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2030 Riyadh

Overview
BIE-class| Universal exposition
Category| International Registered Exhibition
Name| Expo 2030
Motto| Foresight for Tomorrow
Location
Country| Saudi Arabia
City| Riyadh
Timeline
Bidding| 29 October 2021 (2021-10-29)
Awarded| 28 November 2023 (2023-11-28)
Opening| 1 October 2030 (2030-10-01)
Closure| 31 March 2031 (2031-03-31)
Universal expositions
Previous| Expo 2025 in Osaka
Next| Expo 2035
Specialized expositions
Previous| Expo 2027 in Belgrade
Next| Expo 2033
Horticultural expositions
Previous| Expo 2027 in Yokohama
Internet
Website| riyadhexpo2030.sa

Expo 2030 (Arabic: إكسبو 2030) is an upcoming World Expo organized and sanctioned by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will take place for six months during the second half of 2030 and the beginning of 2031, opening 1 October 2030 and closing 31 March 2031, for a total of 181 days. Riyadh will be the second Middle Eastern city to host the Expo after Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2020.[1][2][3]

## Theme

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The theme for the expo is "Foresight for Tomorrow" with sub-themes of "Transformational Technology", "Sustainable Solutions" and "Prosperous People".[4]

## Candidature process

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On 29 April 2021, Russia was the first to submit a bid, with a submission for Moscow[5] This first submission launched the bidding process for this Expo by opening the candidate list. All other countries wishing to organise World Expo 2030 had until 29 October 2021 to submit their own bids, after which the project examination phase started.

On 29 October 2021, BIE confirmed five bids for the Expo 2030:[6]

### Candidates

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* Busan, South Korea \- The South Korean city entered its candidacy on 23 June 2021[7][8] under the theme "Transforming Our World, Navigating Toward a Better Future".
* Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \- The Saudi capital entered its candidacy on 29 October 2021[9] under the theme "The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow".
* Rome, Italy \- The Italian capital entered its candidacy on 28 September 2021[10] under the theme "People and Territories, Together: Urban Regeneration, Inclusion and Innovation".

### Withdrawn candidates

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* Moscow, Russia \- The Russian capital entered its candidacy on 29 April 2021[11] under the theme "Human Progress, Shared Vision for the World of Harmony". The bid withdrew in May 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[12]
* Odesa, Ukraine \- The Ukrainian city entered its candidacy on 15 October 2021[13] under the theme "Renaissance. Technology. Future." The bid withdrew in May 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the city was being subjected to Russian bombing attacks.

### Results

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In the final vote for hosting nation on 28 November, Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was elected as the host city of World Expo 2030.[14][15][16]

World Expo 2030 bidding results:[14] Candidates  | Nation  | Votes

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Riyadh |  Saudi Arabia | 119
Busan |  South Korea | 29
Rome |  Italy | 17
None of bid | 0
Abstention | 17
Total  | 182

## Participants

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* Japan
* Saudi Arabia

## References

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1. ^ "Saudi capital Riyadh to host World Expo 2030". Arab News. 28 November 2023. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
2. ^ "Riyadh Expo 2030 — an unprecedented victory". Arab News. 2 December 2023. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
3. ^ "Saudi Arabia to Host World Expo 2030, in Victory for Crown Prince". The New York Times. 28 November 2023. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
4. ^ "Expo 2030 Riyadh". Bureau International des Expositions. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
5. ^ "Новая Москва может принять Всемирную выставку ЭКСПО-2030". stroi.mos.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
6. ^ "List of candidates for World Expo 2030". bie-paris.org. 29 October 2021. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
7. ^ "The Republic of Korea applies to organise World Expo 2030 in Busan". Archived from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
8. ^ "Busan World Expo 2030 Project at the heart of a 5th International Conference". Archived from the original on 17 February 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
9. ^ "Saudi capital Riyadh enters race to host 2030 World Expo". saudigazette.com.sa. 29 October 2021. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
10. ^ "Draghi, governo candiderà Roma per Expo 2030 - Ultima Ora". Agenzia ANSA (in Italian). 28 September 2021. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
11. ^ "Russia First to Apply to Host World Expo 2030". 30 April 2021.
12. ^ "Russian Federation withdraws World Expo 2030 candidature". Archived from the original on 24 May 2022.
13. ^ "Ukraine applies to organise World Expo 2030 in Odesa". bie-paris.org. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
14. ^ a b "Saudi Arabia elected host country of World Expo 2030". bie-paris.org. 28 November 2023. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023.
15. ^ "World Expo 2030: Riyadh wins bid to host major event in Saudi Arabia". Arabian Business. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023.
16. ^ "Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2030 world fair, beating Italy, S. Korea, focusing on the IR 2034 HPEO Games bid". Reuters. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023.

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