Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Expo 2030 Riyadh’s Registration Dossier received final approval during the Bureau International Des Expositions (BIE) General Assembly in Paris, marking the final step in confirming Saudi Arabia as the official host country for the upcoming Expo. 

As part of the proceedings, BIE handed over the World Expo flag to the Saudi delegation, according to a recent statement by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).

The approval of the Registration Dossier unlocks the next phase of formal preparations for Riyadh Expo 2030, which includes extending official invitations to international participants through diplomatic channels. It also reflects Saudi Arabia’s readiness to deliver a world-class Expo. 

Commenting on this milestone, Ibrahim Al-Sultan, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Acting CEO of RCRC, said: “The approval of the Registration Dossier in record time highlights the Kingdom’s leadership on the global stage and underscores the world’s confidence in Saudi Arabia’s vision and capabilities. It also reflects the high level of professionalism demonstrated by the teams involved in preparing and reviewing the Registration Dossier.”

Al-Sultan led the Saudi delegation at the BIE General Assembly, which included the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in France, Fahad Al-Ruwaily, and other officials.

Riyadh is the first Expo host to complete and submit its Registration Dossier in such a short timeframe, almost half the time usually required for this kind of dossier. Set to take place from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031, Riyadh Expo 2030 will be one of the largest Expos ever, held on a six million square meter site.

The site is designed to welcome over 40 million visits through world-class infrastructure, hospitality venues, and cutting-edge facilities, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all participants and visitors, with a target of more than 195 participating nations.