OSAKA: Talal Al-Marri, the CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh, has congratulated Japan on “the remarkable achievements of Expo 2025” and its success in attracting more than 25 million visitors.
“It sets a high benchmark for all future hosts,” he told Arab News Japan. “And Expo 2030 Riyadh is certainly taking forward many lessons from Osaka’s success as we prepare to host the next world expo.
“From the outset, the Expo 2030 Riyadh team has been present on the ground in Osaka, learning directly from the organizers, the host city, and participating nations and organizations.”
Among the lessons learned, he said, were the event’s openness and the responsiveness of the organizers and their ability to react quickly to both challenges and opportunities. He also noted a strong business engagement, particularly with private-sector participation, and admired how Osaka inspired a deep sense of national pride across Japan.
Al-Marri added: “Expo became a symbol of unity and creativity for the Japanese people, which is a legacy we deeply admire. In Saudi Arabia, national pride is equally important, and Expo 2030 Riyadh will be a moment to share that pride with the world.”
