Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Inaugurate Exhibition at Venice Biennale Architecture 2025

The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA
The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA
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Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Inaugurate Exhibition at Venice Biennale Architecture 2025

The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA
The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla has inaugurated the "Deep Surfaces: Architecture to Enhance the Visitor Experience of UNESCO Sites" exhibition, organized in partnership with UNESCO as part of the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025.

The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23.
The exhibition presents over 50 projects located in UNESCO-designated sites, including World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, and Global Geoparks. These projects range from new architectural developments and rehabilitated historic structures to small-scale interventions and facilities still under construction.
Visitors will explore how architecture contributes to heritage preservation, controls access, supports local economies, and fosters social inclusion. The exhibition also promotes the role of these sites as learning spaces for sustainable development and global citizenship, in response to complex contemporary challenges.
Among the highlights is Hegra, the ancient city in AlUla and the first Saudi site inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The exhibition showcases several initiatives focused on public engagement and safeguarding the site. It also emphasizes the collaboration between the Royal Commission for AlUla and UNESCO to establish a reference model for best practices as part of a broader partnership for heritage preservation and sustainable development.



Kingdom’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Draws Over One Million Visitors

The Kingdom’s involvement in Expo 2025 also serves as a prelude to Expo 2030 Riyadh, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to become a global destination. - SPA
The Kingdom’s involvement in Expo 2025 also serves as a prelude to Expo 2030 Riyadh, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to become a global destination. - SPA
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Kingdom’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Draws Over One Million Visitors

The Kingdom’s involvement in Expo 2025 also serves as a prelude to Expo 2030 Riyadh, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to become a global destination. - SPA
The Kingdom’s involvement in Expo 2025 also serves as a prelude to Expo 2030 Riyadh, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to become a global destination. - SPA

Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has attracted more than one million visitors, reaching this milestone just over two months after its official opening on April 13. Since then, the pavilion has hosted more than 1,137 events across the Expo site, according to SPA.

Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Kingdom’s Pavilion Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr described the achievement as a testament to the Kingdom’s transformative journey under Vision 2030 while also promoting cultural exchange and sharing its rich heritage with the world.

Dr. Binzagr stated that the Kingdom’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka underscores the strong and enduring ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan, especially as the two countries mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. He noted that the pavilion aims to inspire visitors by illustrating the Kingdom’s advancements and ambitions on the global stage.

The Kingdom’s involvement in Expo 2025 also serves as a prelude to Expo 2030 Riyadh, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to become a global destination.

As the second-largest pavilion at the event, after host nation Japan, the Kingdom’s structure is built using lightweight Saudi stone and features a unique design that offers a spatial journey through cities across the Kingdom.