Saudi Arabia has handed over the Registration Dossier for World Expo 2030 Riyadh to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
The Registration Dossier is an essential element in the organization of the World Expo and its approval by the General Assembly of the BIE will confirm Saudi Arabia’s status as its Organizer. Prepared in close coordination with the BIE Secretariat, the Registration Dossier was presented to the BIE Secretary General, Dimitri S. Kerkentzes by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to France, H.E. Fahad M. Al-Ruwaily.
Following its election as World Expo 2030 host country during the 173rd General Assembly of the BIE on November 28, 2023, Saudi Arabia now enters the phase which will see the formalization of its Expo project. The Registration Dossier presents a detailed plan for the implementation of the Expo, including scheduled operational dates, legislative and financial measures, the Expo site Master Plan, the conditions for international participation and its legacy plans.
The Registration Dossier will be reviewed by the BIE Secretariat and Member States in order to prepare for the formal registration of Expo 2030 Riyadh by the General Assembly of the Organization. Following the registration, Saudi Arabia will be able to begin Expo preparations in earnest and to invite international participants via diplomatic channels.
The Secretary General of the BIE, Dimitri S. Kerkentzes stated: “The Registration Dossier is a comprehensive blueprint for Expo 2030 Riyadh, providing detailed information to guide the Organizers, Participants and the BIE in the next phases of the project. Its development, in close cooperation with the BIE, reflects the dedication of Saudi authorities at all levels to the meticulous preparation of the Expo.”
Organized under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” Expo 2030 Riyadh aims to welcome over 200 countries and international organizations between October 1, 2030 and March 31, 2031.
