The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Leading Dialogues for Future Cities
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
A visionary journey into the future as we unveil a
cutting-edge model of urban living, centred on smart cities,
digital garden cities, and the role of space technology.
This event will feature a panel discussion where experts and
leading city developers will explore the innovative aspects
of urban planning, sustainability, and smart technology that
are shaping the cities of tomorrow. Through the Saudi
pavilion, special attention will be given to how Saudi
Arabia is transforming smart cities by integrating advanced
technology to create efficient, interconnected urban
environments, and the use of digital garden cities
seamlessly blending nature with technology to promote
well-being and sustainability.
A detailed case study will highlight real-world examples of
these innovative concepts in action.
Recorded video available
Discussion
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
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2025.05.16[Fri]
17:45 ～ 20:30
(Venue Open 17:30)
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
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The Saudi Arabia Pavilion will host “Leading Dialogues for
Future Cities,” a presentation supporting Expo 2025 Osaka’s
Theme Week Two under the overarching theme “The Future of
Community and Mobility.”
Expo 2025 Osaka’s Theme Weeks is an initiative in which
countries from around the world solve global issues through
dialogue. The Theme Week Two session will explore an important
question: What does a community look like where we can truly
live as we are? Sharing insights into the evolving concept of
urban living and its implications for future societies.
The presentation hosted by the Saudi Arabia Pavilion will
discuss transformative initiatives, such as smart cities and
the role of digital infrastructure, the emergence of green
initiatives, and innovative thinking around space and future
habitats. The session will focus on how envisioning inclusive,
technologically advanced, and sustainable urban environments
caters to diverse lifestyles.
The “Leading Dialogues for Future Cities” will include
speakers from Saudi Arabia’s transformative entities from the
Quality of Life Program, ROSHN, Saudi Data and Artificial
Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and the Al Madinah Region
Development Authority. In addition, the Saudi Arabia Pavilion
will host a supporting event at the Pavilion’s Collaboration
Hub, organized by the Quality of Life Program, a Saudi
government initiative focused on the empowerment of arts and
culture, promotion of sports and leading a healthy life, and
the development of more livable urban areas.
Expo 2025 Osaka’s Theme Week Two, “The Future of Community and
Mobility” aligns closely with the Saudi Arabia Pavilion’s
participation objectives, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s
transformative journey under Vision 2030 and its commitment to
a sustainable future. The Pavilion showcases the country’s
rich heritage, groundbreaking giga projects, and environmental
initiatives, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable
innovation.
The session will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers
from Saudi Arabia, including:
-His Highness Abdulrahman Bin Ayaf, Assistant Director of
Regional Councils Affairs, Ministry of Interior
-Dr Mishari Ibrahim Almishari, Deputy Director, National
Information Centre, SDAIA
-Mogren Almogren, General Manager of Strategic Partnerships,
SDAIA
-Norah Alyusuf, Chief Global Engagement Officer, Quality of
Life Program
-Abdulrahman Ibrahim, Chief Data & Innovation Officer, Al
Madinah Region Development Authority
-Dr Adel Al Zahrani, Head of Community Development, ROSHN
-Weam Al Dakheel, Journalist, (Moderator)
Reports
【Reflection】
As part of Expo 2025 Osaka Theme Week One: Co-creating
Cultures for the Future, this session explores how cultural
investments across the arts, heritage, education and creative
industries can be designed to contribute positively over time,
featuring the CEO of the Cultural Development Fund, Majed bin
Abdulmohsen Al-Hugail, as a virtual speaker.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
●Financing Culture: A Strategic Approach on how CDF’s Cultural
Financing framework supports the growth of Saudi Arabia’s
cultural and creative industries, spanning content creation,
education, infrastructure, and digital transformation
●Beyond Funding: Building Capabilities in ways CDF complements
its financing efforts with enablement solutions to support
creatives and entrepreneurs
●Ensuring Long-Term Viability with how CDF’s financial
solutions help cultural projects achieve profitability,
financial security, and global competitiveness
●Fostering Collaboration and Innovation – How CDF brings
together Saudi and international experts to inspire
creativity, enhance quality, and drive cultural excellence
Cast
Speakers
Mishari Ibrahim ALmishari
Deputy Director of National Information Centre
Mishari Almishari, who was recently awarded the Order
of King Abdul Aziz Second Class for his services to
the country, has been deputy director of the National
Information Center (NIC) since Sept. 2019.
The NIC provides IT solutions and services to Saudi
government bodies and has one of the largest IT
centers in the Middle East.
It was set up three decades ago as the Computer
Center, which became the General Administration of
Central Information, changing to the NIC in the
1980s.
Almishari received a bachelor’s degree from King Saud
University (KSU) in 2001 and completed his
postgraduate studies in the US, receiving a master’s
in computer science from the University of Southern
California in 2006.
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Norah Alyusuf
Chief Global Engagment Officer, Quality of Life
Norah Alyusuf is a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience spanning financial services, non-profits, sports, and wellness. As the Chief Global Engagement Officer for Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program, she plays a pivotal role spearheading initiatives to place quality of life at the heart of the various global agendas. Norah has held leadership positions in influential organizations such as the Alnahda Society, which focuses on women’s empowerment, and INJAZ UAE, part of JA Worldwide, a leading youth-focused NGO. Her career is deeply rooted in her passion for transformative change, starting in her home country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With a degree in Business Economics and Art History from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a certificate in Health and Wellbeing from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Norah blends analytical rigor with creative insight. Her work is driven by a commitment to enhancing urban environments through the intersection of sports, culture, youth empowerment and emerging technologies, all aimed at creating inclusive and sustainable cities globally.
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Adel Alzahrani
Head of Community Development, ROSHN
Adel Bakheet Al-Zahrani was appointed executive
director for community development charters at the
real estate developer ROSHN Group in November 2023.
His responsibilities include ensuring real estate
development guidelines support the objectives of Saudi
Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program,
monitoring global trends, and integrating best
practices into local guidelines.
Al-Zahrani previously served as deputy minister for
urban planning and lands, and strategic adviser on
urban design and livable cities, and has played a
pivotal role in shaping national policies related to
urban development.
Al-Zahrani has also held a number of influential
positions in academia, serving as the vice dean for
quality and development at the faculty of architecture
and planning at King Abdulaziz University, eventually
becoming dean of that department.
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Abdulrahman Ibrahim
Chief Data & Innovation Officer, Al Madinah Region Development Authority
Abdulrahman Ibrahim, Chief Data and Innovation Officer at the Al Madinah Region Development Authority, spearheads smart city projects to enhance urban infrastructure and sustainability, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. With over 22 years of experience in consumer goods and medical supplies, he has held senior roles across the Middle East and Africa, founded Shore Consultancy, and served on Saudi Arabian boards. His work positions Madinah as a leader in smart city development, improving urban mobility and sustainability.
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HH Abdulrahman Bin Ayaf
Assistant Director of Regional Councils Affairs, Ministry of Interior
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Rana Alyemeni
Project Manager and Media Ambassador - Saudi Green Initiative
Rana Alyemeni is a Project Manager in the Saudi Green
Initiative (SGI) Secretariat, coordinating projects
and initiatives to advance Saudi Arabia’s ambitious
environmental and sustainability targets.
Rana takes a leading role in SGI’s public outreach,
participating events and conferences around the world
alongside international climate leaders, environmental
experts, and government representatives – highlighting
the Kingdom’s work to unite environmental protection,
energy transition, and sustainability programs to
reach a more sustainable future.
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The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Leading Dialogues for Future Cities
A visionary journey into the future as we unveil a
cutting-edge model of urban living, centred on smart cities,
digital garden cities, and the role of space technology. This
event will feature a panel discussion where experts and
leading city developers will explore the innovative aspects of
urban planning, sustainability, and smart technology that are
shaping the cities of tomorrow. Through the Saudi pavilion,
special attention will be given to how Saudi Arabia is
transforming smart cities by integrating advanced technology
to create efficient, interconnected urban environments, and
the use of digital garden cities seamlessly blending nature
with technology to promote well-being and sustainability.
A detailed case study will highlight real-world examples of
these innovative concepts in action.
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2025.05.16[Fri]
17:45～20:30
(Venue Open 17:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
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The Future of Community and Mobility Week
