Korean president congratulates crown prince on Riyadh Expo 2030 selection

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Updated 30 November 2023
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Korean president congratulates crown prince on Riyadh Expo 2030 selection

  • Riyadh will host the expo after defeating challenges from South Korea's Busan and Italy's Rome

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the call, Yoon congratulated the crown prince on Saudi Arabia's selection as host of the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, which was announced on Tuesday.

Prince Mohammed thanked Yoon for his congratulations.

Riyadh will host the expo after defeating challenges from South Korea’s Busan and Italy’s capital Rome for the prestigious event.

The Saudi capital was picked by a majority of 119 out of 165 votes by the member states of the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions.


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.