KSA hosts Wonders of Arabia at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, curated by the Saudi Tourism Authority, hosted the Wonders of Arabia Exhibition, welcoming 64,532 visitors over a seven-day event.

 

The event featured a warm welcome from the Saudi Tourism Authority, an impressive 70,735 cups of Taif Rose Lemonade, live performances by artists and musicians from Saudi Arabia's Heritage and Music Commissions, and a showcase of 10 prominent Saudi fashion designers.

 

The Main Exhibition area showcased cultural performances, including 29 dance performances, 21 artisan sets, and 44 live oud performances.

 

Attractions included Saudi Arabia's top tourism destinations, the Arts of Arabia, a Cultural Photobooth, and exclusive giveaways.

 

In the Sports Hub Zone, visitors learned about Saudi Arabia's sporting events, such as the Esports World Cup, F1 Grand Prix, and FIFA World Cup 2034.

 

Saudi Arabia experienced a 7 per cent increase in Japanese visitors in 2024 and has a designated tourism office in Japan to represent it as a destination for Japanese travellers.

 

Japanese citizens are eligible for the eVisa program, a multiple-entry visa valid for one year and up to 90 days.

 

Wonders of Arabia is one of 700 events taking place at the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, which has welcomed over 1,000,000 visitors since opening in April.

 

Until October 13, visitors can experience a range of Saudi culture, heritage, and art through various programs, including Ahlan Wa Sahlan, We Are Saudi Arabia, The Botanist Augmented Reality experience, and musical and artistic performances at the Cultural Studios.

 

Dr Ghazi Binzagr, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Japan and Commissioner General of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion, “We are honoured to offer Japanese visitors at Expo 2025 a glimpse into the Wonders of Saudi Arabia’s tourism. Over the course of these seven days, guests experienced firsthand the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and renowned hospitality. Through Wonders of Arabia, we aim to inspire more Japanese travellers to visit Saudi Arabia and to create unforgettable memories together across our vibrant destinations. This initiative also highlights the growing strength of the Saudi-Japan relationship as we proudly commemorate 70 years of diplomatic ties in 2025. We look forward to warmly welcoming Japanese visitors to the Kingdom.” -TradeArabia News Service