In brief
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh in Riyadh on November 5 2026, as its ambassador Ahmad Farooq and the expo’s CEO Talal Al‑Marri formalised the agreement. The deal launches design and construction work for a new pavilion in the Culture District, building on Pakistan’s bronze‑award‑winning presence at Expo 2025 Osaka. Ajel English reports that the signing comes as more than 185 official participants have already pledged their commitment to the event.
Pakistan has officially signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, setting the stage for the design and construction of its new pavilion in the Culture District of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ceremony took place in Riyadh on November 5 2026 and was attended by Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq and Expo 2030 Riyadh CEO Talal Al‑Marri.
In the announcement, Farooq highlighted that Pakistan’s participation will serve as a platform to showcase the country’s cultural heritage, trade potential and future vision. He said the strong ties with Saudi Arabia would reinforce commercial and tourism opportunities for both nations.
"Pakistan’s participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh will provide an excellent platform for showcasing our country's rich legacy in culture, trade and tourism. Pakistan holds vast potential and extensive opportunities in trade and investment, while its close ties with Middle Eastern countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, will further strengthen its relations with brotherly countries. We look forward to working closely with the organizers of Expo 2030 Riyadh to ensure successful and impactful participation," Farooq told reporters.
Al‑Marri welcomed Pakistan to the growing list of countries that have signed official contracts for the 2030 expo. He added that the pavilion, located in the Culture District, would blend Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage with its vision for the future, drawing on the country’s successful bronze award for its design at Expo 2025 Osaka.
"We welcome the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the growing list of countries that have officially signed their participation contracts for Expo 2030 Riyadh. This reflects the continued progress of participating countries' preparations as they enter a new phase of developing their pavilions, programs, and visitor experiences for 2030. Through its pavilion in the Culture District, Pakistan will offer an experience combining its rich cultural heritage with its vision for the future," Al‑Marri said.
A report from Ajel English noted that Pakistan’s signing comes as preparations accelerate for the expo, with more than 185 official participants having confirmed their commitment to the event.
Pakistan’s earlier participation at Expo 2025 Osaka was marked by a bronze award for its pavilion’s distinctive design. The new contract aims to replicate and expand on that success by creating an engaging, multi‑cultural experience for the millions of visitors expected in 2030.
