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

  • 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 condemns attack on Syrian-US forces near Palmyra

Updated 14 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Syrian-US forces near Palmyra

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted Syrian and US security forces during a joint operation near the ancient city of Palmyra on Saturday, according to a statement from the Kingdom’s foreign ministry.

The attack occurred while Syrian forces and personnel from the US were on joint patrol as part of efforts to combat terrorism in the area.

Two US troops and a civilian interpreter were killed.

The foreign ministry statement extended condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the governments of Syria and the US. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery.