Kenya supports Saudi Arabia’s request to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta receives Ahmed Kattan, adviser at the Saudi Royal Court, and his accompanying delegation. (Twitter/@AmbKattan)
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Updated 14 April 2022
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Kenya supports Saudi Arabia’s request to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh

RIYADH: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed his country’s full support for Saudi Arabia’s request to host the Expo 2030 in Riyadh based on the distinguished relations between the two countries, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Kenyatta made the comments during a meeting with Ahmed Kattan, adviser at the Saudi Royal Court, and his accompanying delegation.
Kattan conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and their and their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the Kenyan government and people, while Kenyatta reciprocated the sentiments.

Kattan expressed the Saudi government’s gratitude and appreciation for Kenya’s support.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in all fields and discussed the latest regional and international developments.
Kattan also met with Kenyan Foreign Minister Raychelle Omamo during his visit to the capital, Nairobi.


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.