Saudi Arabia Pavilion wins innovation award for sustainability at Osaka Expo

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The project has demonstrated proven success in promoting long-term coral growth, exemplifying how cutting-edge and sustainable technology through 3D printing can address biodiversity loss and help build resilience against climate change. (SUPPLIED)
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The project has demonstrated proven success in promoting long-term coral growth, exemplifying how cutting-edge and sustainable technology through 3D printing can address biodiversity loss and help build resilience against climate change. (SUPPLIED)
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Updated 05 September 2025
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Saudi Arabia Pavilion wins innovation award for sustainability at Osaka Expo

  • The inaugural technological innovation awards was won by the 3D Coral Reef Project in its Sustainable Seas experience room
  • The project demonstrates proven success in promoting long-term coral growth, showing how cutting-edge and sustainable technology through 3D printing can address biodiversity loss

OSAKA: The Saudi Arabia Pavilion announced that it has won the inaugural technological innovation award at the Osaka Expo for its 3D Coral Reef Project in its Sustainable Seas experience room.

The Expo Innovation Award for Technological Innovation was announced by the Bureau International des Expositions and the Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute. It will be formally presented by the BIE secretary-general and the chairman of GISPRI to the Saudi Arabia Pavilion on Sunday.

Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr said: “We are honored to receive this international recognition at Expo 2025 Osaka. More than an award, it affirms our responsibility to harness the Kingdom’s innovation and expertise to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

“From the very beginning, collaboration and partnerships have been central to the Saudi Arabia Pavilion’s journey, shaping our progress and achievements. We are proud of this recognition and grateful to our partners and colleagues who have made it possible.”

The project demonstrates proven success in promoting long-term coral growth, showing how cutting-edge and sustainable technology through 3D printing can address biodiversity loss and help build resilience against climate change.


Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025

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Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025

  • New milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport 
  • Lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight

JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah recorded a new historic milestone on Sunday with the arrival of the 50-millionth passenger for year 2025.

The 50 million milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. 

It also placed KAIA among the world's mega airports in terms of passenger numbers. The figure represents a 1.83 percent growth from 49.1 million passenger arrival recorded in 2024.

"This achievement reflects the qualitative transformation at KAIA and its growing status as a regional hub and national gateway connecting the Kingdom to the world," the report said.

The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah. (SPA)

It also underscores the airport's vital role in enhancing the Kingdom's position as a global tourist destination and a gateway to the Two Holy Mosques by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.

KAIA serves as a gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.

The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah.

She was welcomed by the leadership of Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO), who greeted her and presented a commemorative gift to mark the occasion. 

JEDCO Chief Executive Officer Mazen Johar said that reaching 50 million passengers reflects the airport’s high operational readiness and marks a pivotal milestone in preparations to double this figure in the coming years.