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US formalises World Expo 2030 Riyadh participation through signed agreement
Agreement signed at G20 ministerial meeting in Atlanta covers US pavilion at expo running October 2030 to March 2031.
The United States signed a participation agreement with Saudi Arabia on 30 October 2026 formalising US attendance at World Expo 2030 Riyadh. The agreement was signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at a G20 ministerial meeting in Atlanta. The signing covers US pavilion participation at the expo scheduled to run from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031.
World Expo 2030 Riyadh participation framework#
The expo will bring together 197 official participants across a 6 million square metre site, according to the event website. The agreement establishes the framework for US commercial participation and pavilion development ahead of the October 2030 opening. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the G20 ministerial meeting on 30 October 2026.
Expected visitor numbers and event duration#
World Expo 2030 Riyadh is expected to attract more than 42 million visits over its six month duration from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031. The expo site spans 6 million square metres and will host pavilions from 197 participating countries and organisations. The event runs for 183 days across the October to March period.
US commercial objectives at Riyadh expo#
The participation agreement aims to expand commercial opportunities for US businesses at the expo, according to the State Department announcement. The US pavilion will showcase American commercial capabilities to the expected 42 million visitors. The agreement was signed four years ahead of the expo opening to allow preparation time for pavilion construction and programme development.
Bilateral framework and G20 signing venue#
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of a G20 ministerial meeting in Atlanta on 30 October 2026. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan represented Saudi Arabia at the signing ceremony. The participation agreement forms part of bilateral engagement between the two countries ahead of the 2030 event.
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- thenationalnews.comThe NationalUS signed participation agreement with Saudi Arabia on 30 October 2026, agreement signed by Marco Rubio and Prince Faisal bin Farhan at G20 meeting in Atlanta, expo dates 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031, 197 participants expected, 42 million visitors expected, 6 million square metre site
- constructionweekonline.comConstruction Week OnlineExpo 2030 Riyadh scheduled 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031, expected to attract more than 42 million visits
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