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Qatar Lays Foundation for Impressive Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025

Qatar has proudly initiated its participation in the prestigious Expo Osaka 2025 by laying the foundation stone for its remarkable pavilion at the grand event. Scheduled to run from April 13th to October 13th, 2025, Qatar's pavilion will serve as a beacon of the nation's progress, its unwavering pursuit of its 2030 National Vision, and the exceptional investment opportunities it presents.

Qatar's Visionary Participation

Highlighting Qatar's profound respect for its strong ties with Japan, Ambassador Jaber bin Jarallah Al-Marri, Commissioner-General of Qatar's Expo 2025 participation, emphasized that Qatar's involvement in this global gathering affirms the significance of the strategic partnership that has flourished between the two nations for over five decades. He expressed the pavilion's commitment to showcasing Qatar's remarkable strides across various sectors, embodying the foresight of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar.

Moreover, Qatar boasts a legacy of impactful participation in global expos, having showcased its vibrant culture and heritage in the distinctive pavilion it presented at Expo Aichi 2005 in Nagoya, which was graced by a special visit from the then-Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Highlights of Qatar's Pavilion

Sheikh Ali bin Waleed Al Thani, Deputy Commissioner General and Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for Qatar's participation in Expo 2025, outlined the vision behind Qatar's pavilion. Designed to symbolize the nation's rich past, promising present, and bright future, it will be a world-class facility. The pavilion will serve as a platform to share Qatar's developmental successes, enticing visitors with its alluring tourism offerings, business-friendly environment, and diverse investment prospects. It will also shed light on Qatar's economic diversification plans in line with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy.

Expertly designed by a collaboration between the Qatar Museums Authority and KKAA, the pavilion draws inspiration from the intersection of Qatari and Japanese cultures. The shared use of wood in traditional dhows and Japanese houses serves as a symbolic thread throughout its structure, while the integration of textiles into the Japanese interiors is echoed in the pavilion's design. The sprawling facility, spanning an impressive 1,292 square meters, will offer an immersive experience for visitors.

Expo's Theme and Global Participation

Guided by the overarching theme, 'Designing the Future Society for Our Lives,' Expo Osaka 2025 will delve into three key subthemes, namely, 'Saving Lives,' 'Improving Lives,' and 'Connecting Lives.' It presents an ideal stage for Qatar to showcase its deep-rooted connections with Japan in areas like culture, commerce, and tradition. The expo is set to welcome approximately 28 million visitors, with 3.5 million expected from outside Japan, representing 150 countries and 25 international organizations.

Qatar's Strategic Objectives

Qatar's participation in Expo 2025 is strategically aligned with its ambitions to foster commercial, industrial, and investment partnerships. It will serve as a catalyst for developing economic sectors aligned with the nation's growth aspirations, such as manufacturing, trade, and tourism. The event presents a golden opportunity for Qatari entrepreneurs and businesses to establish strong ties in Japan, particularly in Osaka, the country's commercial hub.