Oman Signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh

RIYADH — The Sultanate of Oman has signed its Participation Contract with Expo 2030 Riyadh, formally confirming its presence at the World Expo, set to be hosted from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture and Commissioner General of Oman Pavilion Sayyid Saeed Sultan Al Busaidi and Chief Executive Officer of Expo 2030 Riyadh Talal Al-Marri signed the Participation Contract at the Expo 2030 Riyadh site. The agreement paves the way for the next phase of Oman’s preparations for Expo 2030 Riyadh, supporting the development of its pavilion and shaping its broader participation and engagement throughout the event.

The signing ceremony was followed by a tour of the Expo site, where development works are progressing at pace, including a visit to the plot designated for the Sultanate of Oman Pavilion.

Commenting on the occasion, Sayyid Al Busaidi said: “The signing of the Participation Contract marks an important milestone in the Sultanate of Oman's preparations for Expo 2030 Riyadh, and reflects the depth of the historic ties and deep-rooted cooperation between Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Standing today on the ground that will host Oman Pavilion, we look ahead to a participation that presents Oman's heritage and culture, the achievements of its people and their ambitions, and we wish Expo 2030 Riyadh every success.”

On his part, Expo 2030 Riyadh CEO Talal Al-Marri said: “Oman’s signing adds to the growing momentum of international participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh and marks an important step forward in its preparations. As more countries move from confirming their participation to developing their pavilions and experiences, the vision for a truly global gathering in Riyadh is increasingly taking shape. We look forward to working closely with the Omani team as they bring their participation to life and prepare to share Oman’s perspectives, culture and ambitions with visitors from around the world.”

The signing with the Sultanate of Oman follows the participation agreements signed with France and Bahrain, reflecting the strong early momentum in international preparations for Expo 2030 Riyadh. With participation agreements being signed more than four years ahead of the Expo’s opening, Expo 2030 Riyadh is setting an unprecedented pace in the history of World Expos for the early formalization of participation.

International participation is central to Expo 2030 Riyadh’s ambition to serve as a platform for action. Under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” the World Expo will bring nations and organizations together to explore shared challenges and opportunities ahead, exchange knowledge and perspectives, and forge new partnerships. Through this exchange and collaboration, Expo 2030 Riyadh aims to inspire new thinking and accelerate progress towards a better future.