RIYADH — Expo 2030 Riyadh hosted a strategic site walkthrough and executive progress review, bringing together senior leadership from key delivery partners involved in the development of the Expo 2030 Riyadh site. Construction activity continues to scale across the Expo 2030 Riyadh site as preparations advance for one of the world’s largest and most ambitious World Expos.
The site walkthrough was led by senior officials from Expo 2030 Riyadh, including Chief Executive Officer Talal AlMarri and Chief Delivery Officer Murad AlSayed. Participating partners included Nesma & Partners CEO Rami Al-Turki, Binyah CEO Fahad Al-Mesfir, Abyatona CEO Nasser Al-Hammad, AlYamama Board Member and VP Hamad Al-Ammar.
The executive meeting focused on reviewing construction progress across major infrastructure and civil packages currently underway across the Expo 2030 Riyadh site. Discussions covered enabling works, site logistics, utilities infrastructure, internal roads, and civil development packages supporting the next phase of delivery. The meeting also provided an important platform to reinforce coordination and alignment across interconnected workstreams, supporting the efficient delivery of works across a project of this scale, complexity, and pace.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to showcase Expo 2030 Riyadh’s continued commitment to operational excellence, site safety, and disciplined execution. The collective achievement of more than 1.5 million man-safe hours across participating contractors reflects the strong focus on safety and workforce commitment across the site.
Al Sayed said that Expo 2030 Riyadh is a strategic national milestone that embodies the Kingdom’s ambitious journey to deliver an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the World Expo. “The work underway goes far beyond developing a site to host the event; it reflects a collective vision to create a sustainable global destination that brings together advanced infrastructure, outstanding urban design, and a rich human experience. Today, we were pleased to witness the remarkable momentum of the ongoing works, which reflects the high level of readiness and coordination across all teams,” he said.
He noted that significant progress has been achieved across the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, including the completion of approximately 6.2 million cubic meters of earthworks and handover of 77 percent of the development areas for subsequent stages. “Construction of the storage tanks and main utilities corridors has also commenced. Moreover, the permanent 400 MW power connection agreement has been signed, targeting completion by Q1 2029 through National Grid, with the required bulk supply point and primary substation plots already handed over to support timely execution,” he said.
Al Sayed stated that this progress reflects the scale of coordination, expertise, and commitment being demonstrated across the delivery ecosystem. The contribution of these national companies is helping advance the Kingdom’s ambition to deliver a world-class World Expo and create a site that will leave a lasting legacy for Riyadh and future generations.
“As construction activity continues to advance across multiple workstreams, our focus remains on maintaining strong delivery momentum, operational discipline, and the highest standards of safety and execution,” Al Sayed added.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being developed under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” serving as a global platform to advance innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration. The project is expected to welcome 42 million visits and participation from 197 countries between October 2030 and March 2031.
Source: Saudi Gazette