HH Sayyid Theyazin Inaugurates Oman’s Pavilion at Expo
2025 Osaka
Osaka, 6 Apr (ONA) — HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al
Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, today opened the Sultanate of
Oman’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, which runs until 13 October. The pavilion, themed “Enduring
Ties”, focuses on three main elements: people, land and water.
The Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka comprises
six sub-themes: communication and interaction, tourism, investment
opportunities, cultural identity, international relations and partnerships—all of
which are aligned with the strategic objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
HH Sayyid Theyazin affirmed that the Sultanate of
Oman’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, constitutes an extension of Oman’s
commitment to communicate with the peoples of the world, with whom it has interacted
historically and culturally and with whom it has maintained cultural dialogue
to this day.
HH Sayyid Theyazin told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the
pavilion’s design is inspired by the innovative spirit of Omani youth, adding
that the design of the pavilion is one of the outcomes of the Bilarab bin
Haitham Award for Architectural Design and that its content reveals the core components
of authentic Omani identity.
“We were keen to have the pavilion reflect the Sultanate of
Oman’s identity and showcase the country’s centuries-old history through the
pavilion, which serves as a bright window that showcases our values and
cultural heritage to the rest of the world,” he explained.
HH Sayyid Theyazin underlined the importance of the
Sultanate of Oman’s participation in this global event, highlighting the country’s
role as a link between the world’s regions and consolidating its contribution
to the values of international understanding and cooperation.
“Our presence here at Expo 2025 Osaka affirms our commitment to
share our vision and experiences with the world in addressing global challenges
and in working together for a better future,” he said.
HH Sayyid Theyazin valued the sincere national efforts made
to implement Oman’s pavilion. He extended his thanks to everyone who
contributed to the realization of the vision of the pavilion, which, he added, represents
the Sultanate of Oman as a people and land.
Meanwhile, Sayyid Said bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary
of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture (Commissioner-General
of the Sultanate of Oman Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka), said that the pavilion presents
a collection of written productions in Japanese that introduce the Sultanate of
Oman through various historical, cultural, economic and commercial aspects.
Al Busaidi pointed out that the programme of the pavilion
includes various events planned to be held over a period of six months aimed
to achieve widespread exposure on the Japanese side.
Al Busaidi added that the Sultanate of Oman is the 8th
country to obtain final approval to open the pavilion from among the
participating countries. He credited this achievement to Omani youth, noting
that the pavilion’s message “Enduring Ties” represents the Omani
spirit that upholds the values of peace, harmony and communication.
For his part, Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al Busaidi, Ambassador
of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan, said that Oman’s participation in Expo 2025
Osaka will place the country in a prominent position in Japan and that the
event will be an opportunity to highlight Oman’s investment opportunities and
the major leap achieved over the past few years.
Dr. Mohammed pointed out that the volume of trade exchange
between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan is experiencing steadily growth, evidenced
by a 7 percent rise in 2024, with the stage set for further growth, given major
Japanese interest to invest in the Sultanate of Oman.
For his part, Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rowas, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), explained that the Sultanate of
Oman’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, represents an ideal opportunity to achieve many strategic gains.
The gains, he said, range from interaction with various
countries around the world, to enhancing cultural exchange and promoting the
Sultanate of Oman’s most important commercial and investment potentials,
in line with Oman Vision 2040.
In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), Al Rowas said
that this event serves as a global platform for showcasing the inspiring
innovations and experiences of government and private institutions in a manner
that contributes to strengthening the Sultanate of Oman’s position as a gateway
to various international markets.
The opening of the Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion at Expo 2025
Osaka was attended by Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce,
Industry and Investment Promotion (Deputy Chairman of the Main Committee
supervising the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in the Expo), Prince Badr bin
Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a number of CEOs of Omani companies,
businessmen, and a Japanese officials.
— Ends/Bishara/AG
