Saudi Arabia to host over 150 business events at Osaka Expo

Saudi Arabia to host over 150 business events at Osaka Expo
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Updated 03 September 2025
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Saudi Arabia to host over 150 business events at Osaka Expo

Saudi Arabia to host over 150 business events at Osaka Expo
  • Talks on investment, sports, sustainability, development
  • Aim to forge global partnerships, say pavilion organizers

TOKYO: The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will host over 150 business events to foster collaboration and forge global partnerships with organizations and countries.

These events, from Sept. 4 until Oct. 7, are expected to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders on investment, sports, sustainability, and development, according to a statement released by the organizers on Wednesday.

Each event is designed to bring together a diverse range of participants, including government representatives and business leaders.

By offering a dedicated space for impactful engagement, these events enable stakeholders to forge global connections, positioning the Saudi Arabia Pavilion as a hub for international collaboration and innovation.

This month, many events center around Saudi Arabia’s national identity and ambitious goals for development under Vision 2030, the organizers said.

From Sept. 19 to the 24, events and activations hosted by the Saudi Arabia Pavilion will heighten the overall impact of Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day.

From Sept. 4, the pavilion will host the business events supported with live Japanese translation.

Qiddiya is presenting several panels from Sept. 4 to 12 including “The Rise of esports as a Top Sport,” “Saudi Women as Gaming Leaders,” “The Future of Art Cities,” and a lecture about the Qiddiya Performing Arts Center.

There are other panels including “Redefining Play: How Qiddiya is Shaping the Future of Sports Through Innovation,” “When mobility is an enabler for human connections,” and “The Power of International IPs in Shaping Qiddiya City.”

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts will present a panel “Promoting Sustainable Practices Through Traditional Saudi Mudbrick Building” on Sept. 27.

The Saudi Arabia Pavilion is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.


Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
Updated 04 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
  • Bilateral ties play a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability, says Saudi official
  • ‘Tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage’

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Japan held a ceremony in the capital Riyadh on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries.

During a speech, Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji highlighted the strong relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan. He said that their cooperation, which began in 1955, plays a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability and prosperity.

“The tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage,” he said. Al-Khereiji highlighted that the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 established a comprehensive strategic partnership to achieve common goals, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

He expressed the Kingdom’s desire to enhance its relationship with Japan and achieve greater growth and prosperity for both countries, the SPA added.

Saudi Arabia is the primary supplier of crude oil to Japan, and Japan has become a significant partner for the Kingdom in trade and investment. Under Saudi-Japan Vision 2030, the two countries have agreed to enhance cooperation, including efforts in decarbonization, as highlighted in a blog post by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.