Saudi Arabia completes pavilion preparations for Expo 2025
Featuring more than 700 events and activities, the pavilion will aim to provide an immersive experience for visitors.
It will highlight Saudi Arabia's cultural and innovative landscape, while also unveiling new initiatives designed to encourage the Japanese public to explore and connect with the Kingdom.
Over the past two months, the Saudi Pavilion launched a tour of seven Japanese cities that offered local communities and tourists a chance to enjoy Saudi hospitality and explore the Kingdom's culture.
• This article originally appeared on Arab News Japan
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