Expo 2030’s Impact on Saudi Economy

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00:00You know, Vision 2030 is one part of 2030. Expo 2030, another big part of that year.

00:05I mean, what sort of a contribution will it make to the Saudi economy, do you think?

00:08Tom, it's estimated that the Expo 2030 event is going to add around $64 billion to the GDP of Saudi Arabia

00:16and directly or indirectly create north of 170,000 jobs.

00:21Now, take into account the fact that we are inviting the world to come and appreciate and enjoy

00:28and participate in everything that's been going on in the nation and even more so to come and exhibit their own nations

00:34and really, you know, bring a global population together.

00:40That, in the backdrop of all of the development taking place in Riyadh across the country,

00:48all of the development that's taking place across the different industries, hospitality.

00:52I mean, it's really, you know, there's the economic impact, which is very, very significant.

00:58But the social impact and the societal impact of, you know, this kind of event, I think, will be unmatched.

01:05So it will truly be one of the most exciting things I think we'll see in the region.