Saudi Arabia is hoping to host Expo 2030 in its capital city of Riyadh. EPA
Saudi Arabia is hoping to host Expo 2030 in its capital city of Riyadh. EPA
Saudi Arabia is hoping to host Expo 2030 in its capital city of Riyadh. EPA
Saudi Arabia is hoping to host Expo 2030 in its capital city of Riyadh. EPA

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Saudi Arabia mounts campaign to host Expo 2030

Bid will be led by Royal Commission for Riyadh City

The National

October 29, 2021

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Saudi Arabia says it is looking to host Expo 2030 in its capital city of Riyadh.

The country on Friday announced its intention in a letter to the secretary general of the Bureau International des Expositions, the World Expo’s organising body.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said: “We live in an era of change and we face an unprecedented need for humanity’s collective action.

“It is clear that the whole world, as a collective, needs to work together to foresee the future and address, with its brightest minds, the challenges and opportunities that emanate from this change.”

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The Crown Prince also said that the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh would coincide with the culmination of the kingdom’s Vision 2030, an initiative that aims to move the country away from oil and diversify its economy.

Expo 2030 will take place from October 1, 2030, to April 1, 2031. The theme proposed by Saudi Arabia is “The era of change: leading the planet to a foresighted tomorrow".

Dubai is currently hosting Expo 2020, whose organisers have set a target of 25 million visits for the six-month fair.

In a tweet on Saturday evening, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said the Emirates would give its full support to Saudi Arabia's bid, and that "experience we gained during the seven years of preparing for Expo 2020 will be available to our brothers".

"The effects of the Expo will extend for years, and the success of the Kingdom is a success for the whole region. All the best to my brother, Mohammed bin Salman, in this project," he said.

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Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
A mixture of Emirati's and Omani's perform a traditional dance routine with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. (Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National)
A mixture of Emirati's and Omani's perform a traditional dance routine with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. (Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National)
Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance with traditional instruments native to the border areas that the two countries share. Antonie Robertson / The National
Who has been sanctioned?

Daniella Weiss and Nachala
Described as 'the grandmother of the settler movement', she has encouraged the expansion of settlements for decades. The 79 year old leads radical settler movement Nachala, whose aim is for Israel to annex Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where it helps settlers built outposts.

Harel Libi & Libi Construction and Infrastructure
Libi has been involved in threatening and perpetuating acts of aggression and violence against Palestinians. His firm has provided logistical and financial support for the establishment of illegal outposts.

Zohar Sabah
Runs a settler outpost named Zohar’s Farm and has previously faced charges of violence against Palestinians. He was indicted by Israel’s State Attorney’s Office in September for allegedly participating in a violent attack against Palestinians and activists in the West Bank village of Muarrajat.

Coco’s Farm and Neria’s Farm
These are illegal outposts in the West Bank, which are at the vanguard of the settler movement. According to the UK, they are associated with people who have been involved in enabling, inciting, promoting or providing support for activities that amount to “serious abuse”.

Updated: October 30, 2021, 7:47 AM`
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