Saudi Arabia intends to submit a bid to host the Expo 2030 world fair, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Friday, as the Kingdom continues to open itself up to the world and diversify its economy.
According to Reuters, Riyadh has submitted a formal request to host Expo 2030 under the theme “The era of change: Leading the planet to a foresighted tomorrow,” a statement said.
This year, Expo 2020, which was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, is ongoing and hosted in neighboring Dubai.
The timing of the Expo 2030 would coincide with the date at which Vision 2030 and its wide swath of economic and social reforms is set to mature.
According to the Reuters report, the UAE Vice President and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum tweeted his support for the Saudi bid, saying “We will give our brothers access to the knowledge and experience we gained throughout seven years of preparation for the Expo.”
The bid, which was submitted to the expo organising body the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), will be led by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
