Riyadh Will Be Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Cities: SCEGA Chairman

Fahd bin Abdulmohsen Al-Rasheed, Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) Chairman of the board of directors, announced that Riyadh is on track to become one of the world’s top 10 cities. The chairman also highlighted that Saudi Arabia, a Group of Twenty (G20) economy, is witnessing rapid growth, particularly in its non-oil sectors.

Speaking at the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Al-Rasheed also noted that Saudi Vision 2030 has steered the exhibitions and conferences sector into new directions. It is worth mentioning that Saudi Arabia hosted over 17,000 events in 2023. The chairman also stressed the goal of increasing this number to 40,000 by 2030.

Fahd bin Abdulmohsen Al-Rasheed also pointed to the significance of hosting Expo 2030 under the leadership of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The global event, he stated, will unify nations and exemplify a forward-thinking vision rooted in future aspirations. Al-Rasheed stated that artificial intelligence (AI) integration is essential as the world moves deeper into the digital age, highlighting the transformative impact of AI on city adaptation and the workforce. He added that events like the FII rely heavily on technical innovation, underscoring the importance of creative thinking and innovation in shaping the future.