PARIS: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh will host the Expo 2030 world fair, the vote results from 182 members of the Bureau International des Expositions showed on Tuesday. South Korea's Busan and Italy's Rome were also in the running to host the world fair,

In a historic win in Paris, Riyadh has emerged victorious in the bid to host Expo 2030, securing a resounding 119 votes in the first round of the voting process. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the Saudi capital,

By Ghalia Taman The Saudi capital Riyadh won the bid to host the World Expo 2030 on Tuesday, dominating a competitive race against cities like Italy’s Rome and South Korea’s Busan. The major decision was made by the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris which is made up of 182 member countries and Saudi Arabia managed to nab 119 of the 165 votes in its favor.