Minister of Culture Visits Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Osaka, November 30, 2024 — As part of his official visit to Japan, Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, who also serves as the chairman of the steering committee for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in international expos, visited the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The visit marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s preparations for the upcoming global event, which is set to open in April 2025.

Upon his arrival, Prince Badr was warmly received by key officials, including Deputy Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Kingdom's Participation in International Expos, Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez; Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq; and Saudi Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, among several senior members of the delegation. The group engaged in a detailed review of the pavilion's design and construction progress, ensuring that everything is on track for the grand opening in the spring.

The Saudi Pavilion, an integral part of the Kingdom’s participation in Expo 2025, will provide visitors with an immersive and engaging experience that highlights Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage and transformative developments. Prince Badr toured the sections of the pavilion, learning more about the visitor journey that has been meticulously crafted to offer a narrative of the Kingdom’s history, cultures, traditions, and values. The pavilion is designed to take visitors on a journey that not only celebrates the Kingdom’s past but also presents the dynamic, forward-looking future that Saudi Arabia is shaping under Vision 2030.

The pavilion’s thematic design focuses on three key pillars: the historical roots of Saudi Arabia, the ongoing transformation within the Kingdom, and its contributions to a more sustainable and prosperous global future. These themes will provide visitors with a comprehensive understanding of Saudi Arabia’s identity, its evolving role on the world stage, and the innovative projects driving its development.

The Saudi Pavilion aims to serve as a platform to showcase the Kingdom’s culture and its vision for the future, fostering deeper cultural exchange and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to making meaningful contributions to global progress. As Expo 2025 approaches, this pavilion promises to be a key highlight, demonstrating the Kingdom’s role as a leader in both cultural preservation and forward-thinking innovation.

Prince Badr’s visit underscores the importance of Expo 2025 as a major event for Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom looks forward to presenting its story to the world, while strengthening diplomatic and cultural ties with Japan and other nations. With its emphasis on both tradition and modernity, the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is set to offer an unforgettable experience for all visitors, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s vision of a bright future built on heritage, innovation, and global collaboration.