Saudi Arabia Pavilion to spotlight innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka

OSAKA, Japan (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia will host a series of cross-sector business events at its national pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, with the program running from July 22 to 25 as part of Theme Week Five, titled “Learning and Playing.”

Organizers said the events aim to enhance global partnerships while showcasing the Kingdom’s initiatives in artificial intelligence, education, culture, and digital development. 

The sessions will be held at the Collaboration Hub inside the Saudi Pavilion and feature live Japanese translation for broader engagement, reported Arab News.

On July 22, the Cultural Development Fund will lead a session titled “The Art of Play: Integrating Culture into Learning Environments,” focusing on how cultural heritage and creativity can be embedded into modern education systems. 

Panelists include Mozn AI CEO Dr. Mohammed Alhussein and Kan Ya Makan library founder Dr. Wafa Alsubail, with Reem Busati moderating.

Also on July 22, the Sports for All Federation will present “Learning Through Play: The Success of Our Neighborhood Clubs Initiative,” exploring how a local school-based initiative has scaled into a national movement promoting physical activity and community cohesion. 

Speakers include Lama Al-Muhana and Dalal Al-Shebaiky, moderated by Reem Al-Shalhoub.

On July 25, the Music Commission will host “AI & Creative Art,” a session highlighting MusiqAI, a digital platform that uses artificial intelligence to advance music learning and professional training. 

Participants include Manar Alhawiti and Saqer Alghuwainem, with Ahmed Karkanawi serving as moderator.

The Saudi Pavilion is located in the Connecting Zone (C14-01) near the West Gate and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

More than 150 business-oriented sessions are scheduled during the six-month global exposition, offering a platform for investment, sustainability, innovation, and educational exchange.