Osaka: The Qatar Pavilion has officially concluded its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka after 184 days of operation, marking the end of a landmark journey that welcomed over two million visitors.
Over the course of the Expo, the Pavilion became a hub of cultural dialogue, innovation, and exchange, reflecting Qatar's commitment to sharing its heritage and vision with the world.
It also stood as a prominent platform enhancing Qatar's cultural and economic presence on the global stage and embodying the nation's vision of building bridges of cooperation and understanding among peoples.
Under the theme "From the Coastline, We Progress", the Pavilion showcased Qatar's transformation from its maritime roots into a modern, knowledge-driven society. Through its striking architectural design, immersive exhibitions, and interactive cultural programming, the Pavilion offered visitors an experience that blended authenticity with innovation.
Throughout the six-month participation, the Pavilion held 141 days of events, and saw the collaboration of 15 Qatari entities, resulting in 19 special events, in addition to five major activations organized directly by the Pavilion. It also welcomed 70 VIP visits, reinforcing its role as a hub for cultural and diplomatic engagement.
HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan and Commissioner General of the Pavilion, Jaber bin Jarallah Al Marri, said: "The Qatar Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has served as a distinguished platform for cultural and diplomatic exchange, allowing us to present our values and national identity to the world, while strengthening bonds of friendship and understanding with Japan and the international community. Welcoming more than two million visitors reflects the success of our participation and the global interest in Qatar's rich heritage and ambitious vision for the future".
For his part, Chairman of the National of the organizing Committee for Qatar's Participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani, emphasized: "The Qatar Pavilion reflects our national pride, cultural heritage and forward vision. Its success is a testament to the strong collaboration among our institutions and shared commitment to sharing Qatar's story.
Through this participation, we strengthened ties with Japan and reaffirmed our presence on the global stage. The Pavilion's ability to engage millions of visitors, host high-level delegations and deliver impactful programming demonstrates our capacity to lead with creativity and purpose. We are proud of the legacy this Pavilion leaves behind and look forward to building on this momentum in future global events".
Director of the Qatar Pavilion, Faisal Abdulrahman Al Ibrahim, stated: "The Pavilion's ability to deliver a memorable and engaging experience is a testament to Qatar's commitment to excellence in international representation. We take pride in knowing that our Pavilion left a lasting impression on all the visitors in Osaka".
The Pavilion extended its sincere gratitude to all national entities and partners and volunteers whose contributions enriched its successful participation with talks, workshops, and cultural showcases, allowing visitors to experience Qatar in a compelling and engaging way.
The Qatar Pavilion's journey at Expo 2025 Osaka reflects the country's ability to share its heritage, creativity, and forward-looking vision with the world. Its success not only strengthens Qatar's international presence but also paves the way for its upcoming participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh, and future Expos and global events.
