VENICE — Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, concluded his official visit to Italy, where he met with several Italian cultural leaders to discuss enhancing cultural exchange (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi cinema marks a historic milestone with its official selection at the Cannes Film Festival through "Norah," directed by Tawfik Al-Zaidi.
Set in the 1990s and filmed in AlUla, the movie features a compelling story that explores human (...)
Villa Hegra, the French-Saudi cultural institution, is set to launch its first curatorial program, heralding a new era of artistic exchange between France and Saudi Arabia.
This initiative, a cornerstone of Villa Hegra's 2023-2024 preopening season, (...)
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Henan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, solidifying its role as a founding member of the International Alliance of Silk Road Cities.
This collaboration (...)
The Community Jameel Saudi Foundation has unveiled its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing a series of impactful programs and initiatives designed to enhance economic, social, environmental, and technological development in alignment with Saudi Arabia's (...)
BEIJING — Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan visited on Thursday the "AlUla, Wonder of Arabia" exhibition at Beijing's Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary said that the ministry has established three harmonious media academies that are aimed to train more than 4,000 individuals within two years.
"This is through three educational tracks, containing 50 (...)
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Sharaan Resort, starting with the initial rock excavation in the Sharaan Nature Reserve.
This step marks the beginning of a project that merges Jean (...)
ALULA — Picking oranges has become a cherished tradition in the agricultural landscape of AlUla Governorate, especially this year as it aligns with the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan.
The region is home to approximately 4,700 farms, (...)
JEDDAH — Solo travel offers women a unique opportunity for independence, allowing them to navigate their own paths and craft itineraries that cater to their individual preferences. With International Women's Day celebrated on March 8, there couldn't (...)
Film AlUla, the Royal Commission for AlUla's film agency, is expanding its creative footprint with the construction of a state-of-the-art recording studio, enhancing its already advanced studio complex.
Scheduled to open in June 2024, the new studio (...)
ALULA — The Royal Commission for AlUla has entered into a partnership agreement with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University to establish the Jaussen and Savignac Center for Archaeological Research in AlUla and Paris, alongside a named chair to foster (...)
RIYADH — Waleed Al-Ibrahim, chairman of the Board of Directors of the MBC Group and Al Arabiya Network, announced that the MBC Group is working on a giant project that aims to document the history of Saudi Arabia, starting from the first Saudi state (...)
AlUla FC and the AlUla Development Company announced on Monday a strategic partnership aimed at propelling sports development in AlUla, aligning with the objectives of Vision 2030.
This collaboration signifies the PIF company's role as the new (...)
ALULA — The Arabian Leopard Fund, in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, launched the Arabian Leopard Scholarship Program, which falls within the tracks of the AlUla Scholarship Program. The program launch event was held at the new (...)
RIYADH — International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the change in Saudi Arabia in terms of economic diversification is amazing. "The change in Saudi Arabia is amazing," she said in an interview with Al-Arabiya (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Film Commission is participating in the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, scheduled to be held from February 15 to 25 to showcase the logistical capabilities available to support filmmakers in the Kingdom and beyond
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RIYADH — Saturday marks a historic milestone in wildlife conservation as the world observes the first United Nations-recognized International Day for the Arabian Leopard, casting a global spotlight on the critical efforts to save one of the most (...)
30/01/2024 – AlUla Tour 2024 – Stage 1 Al Manshiyah Train Station Al Manshiyah Train Station (149,5 km) –
انطلق اليوم الثلاثاء 30 يناير 2024 سباق طواف العلا 2024، والذي تنظمه وزارة الرياضة والهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا، بالتنسيق مع الاتحادين السعودي (...)
RIYADH — Abeer Al Akel has been appointed acting CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla, local media reported. She has been assigned the duties of CEO, replacing Eng. Amr Al-Madani following his arrest over corruption charges.
Abeer Al Akel joined (...)
JEDDAH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) predicted that weather fluctuations, featuring light and moderate rainfall, dusty surface wind, high waves, light snowfall, and low temperatures, would continue hitting most regions of the Kingdom (...)
RIYADH — Eng. Amr Al-Madani, CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla, was arrested over charges of misuse of authority and money laundering involving SR206 million.
The partners of Al-Madani in a company were also arrested, according to an official (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's national tourism brand, 'Saudi, Welcome to Arabia,' has initiated a new global marketing campaign starring Lionel Messi, the international football icon and Saudi Tourism Ambassador.
The "Go Beyond What You Think" campaign, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has reported a 156% increase in international arrivals in 2023 compared to 2019, as revealed in the World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) Barometer report.
This leap not only signifies a full recovery from pre-pandemic levels (...)
كشفت" لحظات العُلا" عن تبقي عددٍ محدودٍ من التذاكر لحضور بطولة ريتشارد ميل العُلا لبولو الصحراء، وذلك قبل أيامٍ قليلة من انطلاق فعاليات البطولة المنتظرة بنسختها الثالثة، ما يعد عشاق الرياضة بأجواء استثنائية لا مثيل لها.
وتعود البطولة المميزة إلى (...)