Expo 2030 Riyadh - Riyadh Expo 2030
Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is planning to develop the Expo 2030 venue on an area of 6 million sqm located North of Riyadh close to King Salman International Airport and King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) and will be connected to Riyadhâs metro network, Saudi Arabia.
The site will be powered by solar energy, with detailed strategies to enhance biodiversity, eliminate food waste, and ensure green waste management and recycling. The Expo is the first environmentally friendly exhibition with zero carbon emissions. The Expo 2030 event is expected to attract over 40 million visitors.
The US$7800 million project included the following:
1. Construction of 226 spherical-shaped pavilions
2. Construction of Collaborative Change Corner (C3)
3. Development of public spaces
4. Construction of experiential space within the gated area (3.38 million sqm)
5. Construction of national pavilions (432000 sqm area)
6. Development of supporting amenities & facilities (2.26 sqm area)
7. Construction of a multicultural hub for retail
8. Construction of e-games spaces
9. Construction of performance stages
10. Construction of sports venues
11. Construction of associated facilities
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20 June 2025
Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), a wholly-owned subsidiary to build and operate the project.
30 May 2025
Bechtel Corporation is working as the supervision consultant for the project.
18 May 2025
The client has started discussions with various stakeholders in preparation for the start of the construction works for the project. (Source: MEED)
12 March 2025
An official registration dossier for the World Expo 2030 Riyadh event has been submitted to Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). (Source: MEED)
28 June 2024
Saudi Arabia is working to create a legal framework and registration process to involve international companies in the Riyadh Expo 2030. (Source: MEED)
30 April 2024
The project is in the initial stage of development.
29 November 2023
The client has unveiled the master plan for the project. We are in process of finding out the master plan and design consultants on the project. (Source: MEED)