Construction has begun at the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, Saudi authorities said, as the Kingdom updated the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on progress across the project during a meeting in Paris. The Kingdom’s delegation, led by Adel Al Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Commissioner General of Expo 20230 Riyadh, outlined developments in infrastructure, construction, design and master planning, alongside ongoing work on the Expo’s main theme and subthemes.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Officials said progress also extended to communication and marketing efforts, with a growing number of countries confirming their participation, reflecting increasing international confidence in the Kingdom’s ability to deliver the event.

The briefing, delivered to the Bureau International des Expositions executive committee, highlighted the Expo’s role as a global platform aimed at addressing major challenges through innovation and collaboration.Saudi Arabia said work on the site is accelerating as preparations gather pace, with a focus on ensuring a lasting legacy beyond the event. How Saudi Arabia is building the future today: Why the world can't afford to ignore (or miss) the KingdomRiyadh's 40-million-passenger mega-terminal will transform Saudi travelSaudi Arabia to host world at Expo 2030 Riyadh,197 nations invitedSaudi Arabia unveils mega King Salman Gate project next to Makkah's Grand Mosque