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From heritage to horizon: Saudi Expo 2025's pavilion unveiled in Osaka gala

Saudi Arabia unveiled its pavilion design and logo for Expo 2025 Osaka during a Cultural Gala dinner in Osaka's River Dojima Forum.

16 November 2023 · 03:18 UTC

The event, under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Bader Bin Farhan, celebrated the enduring relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan and highlighted their growing ties in investment, tourism, and cultural exchange.

Designed by Foster + Partners, the Saudi Pavilion combines Saudi and Japanese heritage with modern architecture, emphasizing environmental responsibility. The Expo 2025 Osaka logo blends "Saudi" in Japanese script with Arabic calligraphy on the Kingdom's map.

This event showcases Saudi Arabia's commitment to Vision 2030, economic diversification, and innovation, as well as its partnership with Japan in the joint Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 initiative, reinforcing a century-long economic relationship between the two nations.