INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Expo 2030

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.
  • The date of 2030 is hugely symbolic for Saudi, coinciding with the key milestone in the Vision 2030 programme of MBS to diversify Saudi Arabia economically and culturally. The Riyadh Expo is set to take place from October 2030 to March 2031 on the theme "The Era of Change: Together...
  • Israel reportedly pulls support for Saudi bid to host Expo 2030, to back Italy

    Tel Aviv, Israel - Israel has reportedly withdrawn its support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the Expo 2030. The decision, reported by the Kan public broadcaster, comes in the wake of mounting tensions between Jerusalem and Riyadh over the Gaza conflict. Israel had previously signaled its backing for Saudi...
  • Expo bid validates Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic skills

    While challenges remain in Saudi Arabia's bid for the Expo 2030 despite increasing global support, the Kingdom seems determined to continue its journey of transformation, with or without the Expo, marking a new era for Saudi Arabia on the international stage, the India-based journalist adds.
  • Saudi Arabia unveils Expo 2030 plans at BIE Assembly

    The Kingdom emphasizes the Riyadh Expo's potential in enhancing global collaborations and reinforcing actions on impactful projects.
  • Expo 2030: All eyes on Riyadh as it makes a big pitch

    With ongoing mega-projects and economic diversification, Riyadh's strong Expo 2030 candidacy has already garnered support from 90 of 170 member states.
  • Saudi Crown Prince set to meet Macron in France

    Mohammed bin Salman has left for a state visit to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, a statement said on Wednesday. On Monday, Saudi Crown Prince will attend an official Saudi reception for Riyadh's candidacy to host Expo 2030. The trip underlines close French ties with the resource-rich...
  • Namibia supports Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Namibia has voiced its support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh. This was announced by Dr. Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari, the presidential press secretary to the President of Namibia Hage G. Geingob following his meeting with the Saudi advisor at the royal court Ahmed bin...
  • Riyadh Expo 2030 bid gathers steam in Davos

    More than 50% of the countries with voting rights have pledged public support for the Saudi city’s bid, Fahd Al-Rasheed, the CEO of the Royal Commission of Riyadh City, tells TRENDS.
  • Hosting Expo 2030 in Riyadh opportunity to learn from Saudi experience: OIC

    The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has supported Saudi Arabia's bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh. The OIC is the second-largest organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. It is considered the voice of the Islamic world. Saudi Arabia is the...