Expo 2020 Dubai: Financial Services, Fintech and Wider Digital in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Expo 2020 Dubai: Financial Services, Fintech and Wider Digital in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

In terms of the financial services industry and specifically fintech and wider digital, how is Expo 2020 Dubai spotlighting countries such as Israel and Thailand? The first expo or world’s fair in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia ( MEASA ) is making headlines and bringing people from across the world to learn more about opportunity, mobility and sustainability. SAUDI ARABIA The Saudi Pavilion is among the most visited pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai. By 18 November, the landmark pavilion recorded its one-millionth visit since it opened on 1 October, nearly a third of all Expo visits combined. The key pillars of People, Opportunity, Heritage, and Nature – underpin Saudi Arabia’s participation in this international mega-event taking place in the Middle East for the first time ever. Visitors are set to experience a state-of-the-art, immersive experience, in an open invitation to explore the country’s rich heritage, diverse people, vast opportunities, and natural wonders. The KSA Pavilion has a unique design. The innovative façade of the building soars five stories high. The structure is prism-shaped and its base represents modern Saudi society with its deep-rooted history; and as it soars skywards, it symbolises the limitless ambitions of our nation. The