‎(Forbes): Riyadh has an advantage in hosting Expo 2030‎

The world is awaiting the decision of the General Assembly of the International Bureau to determine the city that will organize Expo 2030, from among three contenders: the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the Italian capital, Rome, and the city of Busan in South Korea. The final vote to choose the winning city to host the World Expo will take place on November 28th

The Caribbean countries supported Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030 during the first summit between Saudi Arabia and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) held in Riyadh last weekend, which stressed the need to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in all fields. The Caribbean countries provided their support and support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, and also stressed the importance of organizing regional and international exhibitions to revitalize economic and cultural exchanges between Saudi Arabia and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), taking into account that the member states of the Caribbean Community have pledged By supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s nomination to host Expo 2030, according to what was stated in the final statement of the summit.

Riyadh also received support from Greece, France, Bulgaria, Spain, African countries and Iran. Better chances: For its part, Euronews, a European news channel, said in a report that Riyadh is making every effort to host the Expo in 2030, indicating that Riyadh hopes that the huge investment in its infrastructure, including transportation, will lead to year to business, education and the arts, to enhance its bid to host the World Expo 2030

The website noted that Riyadh is one of the fastest growing capitals in the world and is a thriving city. Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 masterplan includes a Royal Commission-backed bid for the city of Riyadh to host World Expo 2030 with a budget of €7.2 billion. World Expos are global events that aim to find solutions to the challenges facing humanity, and create a dynamic space to activate change.‎

Praise for the offer: In the same direction, Forbes magazine indicated in a report that Riyadh has the advantage of hosting the World Expo, which could pave the way for global business in the twenty-first century with regard to sustainability. Emphasizing the need for business leaders to pay attention to the matter and take notes. Taking on Rome and Busan, with a primary focus on sustainability, Riyadh’s bid has been praised for its commitment to leaving a lasting legacy. Although the capital of Saudi Arabia has done its best in its campaign with its primary focus on sustainability and available resources, the final vote on the Expo 2030 site will be more like a coronation. Model for development:

The proposed exhibition site is planned to be a model for sustainable urban development, and the Kingdom has pledged to plant 10 million trees in the Riyadh region in the lead-up to the event. This is part of a larger Saudi campaign to plant 10 billion trees. It will be linked to Riyadh Airport and the city itself through mass transit. The exhibition site itself will extend over an area of 6 million square metres, and will be influenced by traditional Arab gardening techniques and other techniques to mitigate negative climate impacts.‎

The resulting park will also serve as a reminder of the precious biodiversity that is at risk if we do not succeed in solving climate change. Forbes noted that the Expo 2030 presentation is a reflection of the transformation that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This offer is also a testament to the Kingdom’s ambition to play a leading role in the global community.