Expo 2027 · National pavilion

Saudi Arabia Pavilion

Saudi Arabia signed its participation contract in April 2026, with a vision built around play as a pathway to opportunity — culture, sport and creative industries empowering individuals and communities.

Status
Plans announced
Region
Asia
Updated
7 August 2026
Sourced facts
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At a glance

Vision
Play as a pathway to opportunity; culture, sport and creative industries [source]
Status
Participation contract signed April 2026 — execution phase [source]
Commissioner General
Rakan Tarabzoni, Deputy Minister of Economy and Planning [source]
Size / budget
Not disclosed
Expo-to-Expo cooperation
Cooperation framework signed between Expo 2027 Belgrade and Expo 2030 Riyadh; Saudi participation described as in full implementation phase (Jul 2026) [source]

What's been announced

Saudi Arabia signed its participation contract for Expo Belgrade 2027 in April 2026, marking what its Commissioner General called the transition from planning into the full execution phase. The participation is led by Rakan Tarabzoni, Deputy Minister of Economy and Planning for International Economic Affairs and the Kingdom's Commissioner General for Expo Belgrade 2027.

The Kingdom's stated vision focuses on showcasing play as a pathway to opportunity, and the role of culture, sport and creative industries in empowering individuals and building thriving communities — themes closely aligned with Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia says it will work with the Expo organizer and participating countries to deliver a pavilion and programme fostering collaboration, cultural exchange and people-to-people engagement throughout the Expo. Design and budget details have not been published.

“a pivotal step that moves our participation from the planning stage to the execution phase” — Rakan Tarabzoni, Saudi Commissioner General for Expo Belgrade 2027, on the contract signing [source]

Visiting — the practical context

Where to find the Saudi Arabia pavilion, and the guides that cover the trip.

National pavilions sit in the International Participant Area of the 25-hectare Expo site at Surčin, in the western part of Belgrade — the zone that becomes the city's new Belgrade Fair after the event. The site is about 5 km from Nikola Tesla Airport and roughly 13.5 km southwest of central Belgrade (official planning figures), so if you fly in, you land closer to the Expo grounds than to town. Exact positions within the zones haven't been published yet; we'll add the location when the site plan lands.

Saudi Arabia at Expo 2027 — quick answers

What is Saudi Arabia's vision for Expo 2027 Belgrade?

Showcasing play as a pathway to opportunity, and the role of culture, sport and creative industries in empowering individuals and building thriving communities — themes closely aligned with Vision 2030.

When did Saudi Arabia sign its Expo 2027 contract?

In April 2026 — a step its Commissioner General called "pivotal", moving participation from the planning stage into the execution phase.

Who leads Saudi Arabia's Expo 2027 participation?

Rakan Tarabzoni, Deputy Minister of Economy and Planning for International Economic Affairs and the Kingdom's Commissioner General for Expo Belgrade 2027. Pavilion design and budget have not been published.

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