Saudi Arabia Reveals Expo 2025 Osaka Pavilion Design and Logo

Saudi Arabia unveiled its pavilion design and logo for Expo 2025 Osaka, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

The unveiling took place at a Saudi-hosted Cultural Gala dinner at Osaka's River Dojima Forum, held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud.

The event, held on the sidelines of the Expo 2025 Osaka International Participants Meeting in Osaka, was attended by Mayor of Osaka Hideyuki Yokoyama and government delegates from Japan, Saudi Arabia, and officials from other Expo 2025 Osaka participant countries.

The Saudi Pavilion design and logo showcase the Kingdom's storied history. A journey from the culture, traditions and values that form the foundation of Saudi Arabia's identity, right through to the Kingdom's forward-looking transformation today, championing a better future for the world.

Saudi Arabia's participation at Expo 2025 Osaka builds on the long-lasting relationship between Japan and Saudi Arabia and the Cultural Gala celebrated increased investment, tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Vice Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Executive Committee for Saudi Arabia at Expo 2025 Osaka Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez said: “With diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan first officially established in 1955, and the launch of Expo 2025 Osaka marking 70 years of official relations, the two nations share deep cultural traditions. Our heritage is both rooted in hospitality, generosity, a sense of community and a deep respect for others.”

“As Saudi Arabia progresses ahead with Vision 2030, fostering economic diversification and cultural exchange, we look forward to celebrating our shared values at Expo 2025 Osaka,” he added.

The pavilion's design was curated by leading architects Foster + Partners, signifying a celebration of the Saudi and Japanese relationship through heritage and architecture. The sustainable design pays tribute to Saudi Arabia's natural environment, blending the shapes of the desert with modern architectural elements, symbolizing a connection between historical legacy and future advancements.

With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, the design incorporates features to lower carbon emissions, uses energy-efficient lighting, implements rainwater harvesting, and is equipped with solar panels to produce clean energy.

The identity of Saudi Arabia at Expo 2025 Osaka was revealed through an innovative logo that seamlessly blends the word "Saudi" in the aesthetic of Japanese script within the Kingdom's map, depicted through Arabic calligraphy in a style reminiscent of Japanese penmanship. The unveiling of the logo complemented the architectural design of the pavilion.

CEO of the Architectural Arts and Design Commission Dr. Sumayyah Al-Sulaiman said: "The Saudi Arabia pavilion represents the harmony between Saudi and Japanese cultures, narrating a story of human spirit and innovation. This architectural feat showcases a commitment to authenticity, continuity, human-centric design, livability, and technological advancement while highlighting a firm dedication to sustainable practices."

Commissioner General for Saudi Arabia - Expo 2025 Osaka Othman Almazyad said: "Saudi Arabia's partnership with Japan paints a picture of an ambitious horizon. Building on our like-minded visions, the Kingdom's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka reveals a nation undergoing an ambitious transformation - celebrating its rich traditions while embracing modern transformations. Today is an opportunity to demonstrate how the pavilion design embraces our shared journey, rooted in deep cultural heritage aimed at a progressive, inclusive future."

For nearly a century, Saudi Arabia and Japan have maintained a strategic partnership with both nations charting a path of mutual prosperity and the Gala dinner in Osaka recognized ever-growing economic ties.

Building on the transformative program of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 program, the joint Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 initiative, first signed in 2016, formalized multiple areas of economic convergence, with a rise in investments between the two nations since the agreement was signed, and multiple sectoral areas identified as priorities to build bilateral ties. The strategy bolsters both nations' strengths, underscoring a commitment to fostering innovation and heralding a new era of partnership.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar said Sunday they will pay Syria’s outstanding arrears of around $15 million to the World Bank.

A joint statement by the finance ministries of Saudi Arabia and Qatar said the decision to pay Syria’s debt to the World Bank was made during this month's meetings in Washington by the World Bank and IMF.

Syria’s Foreign Ministry thanked the two countries for paying the debt, saying it opens the way for activating cooperation toward recovery and reconstruction.
The joint Saudi-Qatari statement said the payment of Syria’s loans will facilitate the resumption of World Bank support and activities in Syria that have been stalled for more than 14 years.

The statement added that the loan payment will allow Syria to take allotments from the World Bank in the near future for “vital sectors.”

Both countries also called on "international and regional financial institutions to promptly resume and expand their development engagement in Syria."
In a reflection of Riyadh’s continued support for Syria’s stability and economic recovery, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed AlJadaan has issued a joint statement with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (WBG), saying “priority will be given to efforts to meet the critical needs of the Syrian people, institutional rebuilding, capacity development, policy reforms, and the development of a national economic recovery strategy.”

The statement that was issued on Thursday on the sidelines of the 2025WBG/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, said the three sides co-hosted a high-level roundtable for Syria, bringing together the Syrian authorities, finance ministers and key stakeholders from multilateral and regional financial institutions, as well as economic and development partners.

"Building on earlier discussions –including at the Paris Conference on Syria (February 13), the Al Ula roundtable on February 16, and Brussels IX conference (March 17)— this event provided a platform for the Syrian authorities to present their ongoing efforts to stabilize and rebuild their country, reduce poverty, and achieve long-term economic development,” said the statement.

Saudi Arabia Reveals Expo 2025 Osaka Pavilion Design and Logo