First-of-its-kind partnership with Stampede Ventures to bring 10 productions over three years to AlUla
Iconic new real estate project supports RCU's vision to redefine residential life in northwest Arabia, complementing goals of Path to Prosperity master plan and 700-unit model neighbhourhood development announced last year Spearheaded by esteemed Riyadh property developer Al Akaria, Sidrat AlUla will feature 810 units, extensive retail spaces, and community-centric facilities, with citizens invited to register their interest
Oasis Agriculture Campus to help drive the regeneration of traditional agriculture and the Cultural Oasis in AlUla New and adapted buildings to offer contemporary interpretations of earthen architecture, while heritage buildings will be conserved and rehabilitated Designed by Francis Kéré, a specialist in sustainable architecture with a pioneering approach to design and sustainable modes of construction Campus will create a sustainable, and resilient farming community for today and tomorrow
Sustainability-focused design to seamlessly merge with AlUla's remarkable landscapes while elevating the traveller experience with luxurious amenities and extensive retail areas while boosting annual passenger capacity from 400,000 to a staggering 6 million AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes The announcement forms part of a wider plan for the expansion of AlUla International Airport designed to connect AlUla with the rest of the world
Collaboration to centralise services from five governmental entities on a single comprehensive platform Partnership reinforces RCU's commitment to elevate the service standards and quality of life in AlUla County
ALULA’S AMBITION TO INCREASE CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR GLOBAL VVIP TRAVELLERS BOOSTED BY NEW STRATEGIC AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA AND SAUDIA PRIVATE
French company will work alongside RCU to support development of smart and sustainable water and waste management solutions for AlUla’s growing community Agreement signed at Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh will deliver innovative water and waste management models, new technologies, and boost biodiversity protection, which will improve essential infrastructure and quality of life
Agreement signed with leading French cybersecurity firm Thales at Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh will safeguard landmarks, buildings, and important locations across AlUla Advanced security and safety solutions will be integrated into RCU’s smart digital platforms to provide 24/7 surveillance and control at public sites as well as buildings housing important archaeological artefacts
Neutral host infrastructure set to bolster AlUla’s ICT and Smart City objectives while enhancing quality of life for the community
RCU’s partnerships with France-based Artefact and Dassault Systèmes heralds a new phase of technology and data analytics-driven regeneration in AlUla Collaborations aim to bolster AlUla's growth through Digital Twin platform, data analytics and AI, setting new benchmarks for enabling services, design, and construction
22.4 km of immersive tramway experience, seamlessly connecting AlUla's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic oasis towns, and contemporary urban centres Designed as a core component of the Journey Through Time (JTT) masterplan, echoing AlUla's unique blend of culture, heritage, and nature Alstom, a leading multinational transport manufacturer, has been contracted to supply
New partnership will leverage the World Bank’s expertise to deliver a comprehensive and inclusive framework to power AlUla’s ongoing development Global financial and knowledge institution will provide technical support for RCU’s sustainability, inclusive, and cultural agenda
New peer-reviewed research into ancient stone-built animal traps, known as ‘desert kites’, reveals sophisticated and extensive hunting of wild animals from the Late Neolithic and shows the ingenuity and perhaps collaborative nature of the region’s peoples in the past.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 18 September 2020: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) today announced it is in the final stages of restoration work on the centuries-old Hamad Bin Yunus and AlZawiyah mosques in AlUla Old Town. For over 800 years a stopping point for pilgrims to Mecca and situated near the ancient earlier spice and incense trade routes, the town was only abandoned in the early 1980s.
As delegates from around the world gather for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2022 in Riyadh, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is highlighting its unique approach to SME growth which places an emphasis on integrated sustainability
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), which is regenerating a vast swathe of north-west Saudi Arabia as a leading global destination for cultural and natural heritage, has been officially announced as a government member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Being held on February 10, the first-ever Arabian Leopard Day focuses international attention on important and ongoing conservation efforts in AlUla and beyond
Archaeologists from the University of Western Australia (UWA) have determined that the people who lived in ancient north-west Arabia built long-distance ‘funerary avenues’
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announces the birth of an Arabian leopard cub, offering hope for the revival of her critically endangered species.
Pioneering research dates canine bones found in north-west Saudi Arabia burial site to between circa 4200 and 4000 BCE
The equestrian race event, organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, was set to be held in AlUla next month.
Amid a vast and enigmatic monumental landscape, forgotten kingdoms, and layers of history, archaeologists are only just beginning to reveal the secrets of this heritage jewel in north-west Saudi Arabia. As winter approaches and international travel allows, archaeological work is resuming in AlUla, a historically rich region that has been relatively untouched in comparison to similar places. In what has become one of the world’s most active archaeological explorations, experts are beginning to fill in missing links in our understanding of the region’s human history with new discoveries – and further announcements are expected soon.
New concept designs for the Sharaan by Jean Nouvel resort revealed today offer a deeper understanding of the architect’s daring vision for AlUla, the cultural oasis in north-west Arabia.
After two successful weekends, the AlUla Dates Festival has expanded its programme to welcome visitors every evening in its third and final week until 17 October with farmers and family producers selling and showcasing their dates and other handicrafts and delicacies.
Delegates to the G20 Youth 20 Summit, the ‘Y20’, were taken on a virtual tour of AlUla in Northwest Saudi Arabia during a recent presentation by a fellow Y20 delegate.
From 2 – 17 October 2020, the AlUla Dates Festival will bring together date farmers, buyers and investors amid the ancient heritage and palm groves of AlUla.Every weekend for three weeks, the festival will feature an early morning farmers’ market where commercial buyers can purchase at auction more than 200 tons of the different date varieties offered by some of AlUla’s 2,000 local date farmers. This will be followed by an afternoon and evening community souq where visitors can buy local arts and crafts or enjoy date-inspired food and delicacies from local families and chefs.
Entrepreneurs and SMEs in AlUla, in northwest Saudi Arabia, are set to benefit from a new agreement between The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Saudi Arabian Government’s Small & Medium Sized Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at). At the heart of the partnership is a plan to establish a new co-working space in AlUla where local SMEs and entrepreneurs can access support services to accelerate their growth, helping them succeed through the provision of knowledge and expertise and enhancing the entrepreneurial spirit to contribute to a sustainable, diversified economy in AlUla.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to develop and expand equestrianism in AlUla.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has started construction of a new community-focused, eco-friendly resort in the desert canyons of Ashar Valley AlUla following the signing of a new partnership with Habitas.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced a partnership agreement with Accor as part of its strategy to develop AlUla as a tourism destination for nature, culture and heritage.
Arab News en Français, the newly launched online French language edition of the Middle East’s leading English language daily, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with “Experience AlUla” aiming to enhance knowledge and enrich content in French focusing on archaeology, heritage, history and sustainable tourism.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has today announced, in collaboration with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the completion of the second phase of AlUla’s airport development project, a key component of its strategy to position the city as a major tourism destination and logistics hub.
The gazelle fawn took its first wobbly steps within the breathtaking Hejaz mountains of Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region. The fawn was watched by its mother and, unbeknownst to the pair, by rangers from AlUla’s Sharaan Nature Reserve.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) today launched the AlUla Design Studio (UDS), a new public service that will play a core role in the urban regeneration of AlUla’s public realm.
AlMadani: AlUla South will be the backbone of sustainable urban development to achieve AlUla’s vision
AlUla is a historically significant desert oasis in the north west of Saudi Arabia.
AlUla’s Prince Abdulmajeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport to be transformed by end of 2019 to meet international standards with increased aircraft parking and multiple structural and design upgrades, improving the travel experience.
Three Aman destinations to be built at AlUla in North-West, Saudi Arabia
On 27th June 2018, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) held a constructive day of discussion and engagement with over 30 local and national tour operators in AlUla, introducing participants to the Commission and its mandate to d...
10-week course to equip candidates with language and soft skills capabilities under guidance of expert teachers and counsellors The Royal Commission for AlUla is conducting an intensive 10-week language and skills development course for 168 young Saudi citizens ...
Integrated survey of AlUla region brings together world-leading archaeologists Closure of Mada’in Salih, Al-Khuraybah and Jabal ‘Ikmah re-opening to the public in 2020. A major integrated archaeological survey of the AlUla valley and beyond has been launched by the Royal Commission for...
Agreement signed in the presence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, French President Emmanuel Macron Long-term project to protect, develop and promote AlUla’s historical and cultural sites, create thriving economy in line with Vision 2030
Programme offers opportunity to study specialisations such as tourism, hospitality, agricultural technologies, archaeology and history Students can earn diplomas, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees Entry to the programme open from 28 January to 28 February The Royal Commission for A.
The male and female cubs born in Saudi Arabia to 10-year-old mother Hamms represent hope for the renewal of a subspecies estimated to be less than 200 strong in the wild Cubs born on 26 April have passed crucial 12-week development milestone and undergone first examinations and vac
Monument will be the first-ever UNESCO landmark to be recreated in the Metaverse, giving online visitors the opportunity to explore AlUla’s most famous monument inside and out, from anywhere in the world An innovative and inclusive expansion of AlUla’s unique appeal on a trans-global scale, Hegra landmark will accessible via the online platform and virtual world, Decentraland
