Saudi Pavilion at Expo Osaka highlights falconry heritage

This event, which began on Sept. 15,  will allow visitors to explore one of the most prominent traditions of Saudi culture. (@SaudiFalconClub)
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Updated 18 September 2025
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Saudi Pavilion at Expo Osaka highlights falconry heritage

  • The Kingdom’s pavilion also offers a multi-sensory experience, with a design that embodies Saudi Arabia’s cultural richness and ancient heritage

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s pavilion participating in Expo Osaka 2025 has organized a special falconry show in the Saudi courtyard until Sept. 25, in collaboration with the Saudi Falcons Club.

This event, which began on Sept. 15,  will allow visitors to explore one of the most prominent traditions of Saudi culture.

Falconry holds a significant place in Saudi cultural heritage, dating back hundreds of years.

The show not only showcases this tradition but also emphasizes the cultural connection with Japan, which has its own traditional falconry art known as “takagari.”

This connection reflects the deep relationship between humans and nature in both Saudi and Japanese cultures. 

The Kingdom’s pavilion also offers a multi-sensory experience, with a design that embodies Saudi Arabia’s cultural richness and ancient heritage.

It also highlights the Kingdom’s ambitious vision for building sustainable and empowered communities.

Until Oct. 13, the pavilion will host live performances that include performing arts and traditional events.

Visitors to the Saudi Pavilion will embark on a journey through interactive rooms and lounges, where they can explore various topics, including advanced cities, sustainable seas and limitless human potential, all the way to the forefront of innovation.

This immersive experience allows visitors to see the growing global impact of the Kingdom first hand.

The pavilion can also be experienced virtually via Expo 2025’s virtual reality platform, offering a deeper insight into the richness of Saudi culture.


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.