The Saudi Music Commission will stage the 10th edition of the "Marvels of Saudi Orchestra" in AlUla from Jan. 22 to 23, bringing together 107 Saudi musicians and performers to spotlight the Kingdom's rich cultural and musical heritage.
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TABUK — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has reintroduced the Asian houbara bustard after its absence in the reserve for more than 35 years. This reintroduction, which is part of the reserve's mission to ReWild Arabia, forms part of a (...)
ALULA — Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), Prince Badr bin Farhan, inaugurated the expansion of the lounges and terminal facilities at AlUla International Airport.
The inauguration was attended by General (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's tourism sector generated more than one million jobs across hospitality, travel services, food and beverage, transport, and related activities by the end of August 2025, according to Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism.
Al (...)
RIYADH — The Culinary Arts Commission has announced the launch of the Michelin Guide in Saudi Arabia, a move designed to elevate the quality of the restaurant sector, offer exceptional and innovative culinary experiences from around the world. It (...)
في حياة الأفراد كما في حياة الأمم، ثمة أرقام تتحول من مجرد عداد زمني إلى رموز وجودية تكتسب معناها من فعل الإرادة. الأربعون ليست رقمًا عابرًا في سيرة ولي العهد الأمير محمد بن سلمان، بل هي عتبة زمنية تتقاطع عندها طاقات الشباب مع حكمة التجربة، وتستحيل (...)
ALULA — The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the documentation and international publication of a scientific discovery of rare horseshoe crab fossils dating back approximately 465 million years. This was part of a peer-reviewed study (...)
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an orange-level weather warning for several regions across Saudi Arabia, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall.
In the Tabuk region, the warning covers Al Wajh and Umluj from 6 a.m. to 8 (...)
PARIS — Three Saudi cities — Riyadh, AlUla and Riyadh Al-Khabra — have been added to UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom's efforts to advance lifelong learning and align its education system with (...)
At the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), strategy is not a document — it is a living system that grows, adapts, and listens.
Our approach is grounded in responsiveness: listening to AlUla itself, to its people, its landscapes, and its natural (...)
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) Prince Badr bin Abdullah met with his French counterpart Rachida Dati in Paris. They discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation and exchange in the cultural (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the Saudi Winter 2025 program in Riyadh on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by officials of more than 120 private sector (...)
WASHINGTON — Governor of the Public Investment Fund said Saudi Arabia's economic transformation "could be greater" than what China achieved in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, as the sovereign investor leans on a "really good filtration process" to (...)
ALULA — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced plans to launch its first training program focusing on intercultural dialogue. The program targets professionals working in museums and heritage site (...)
ALULA — The AlUla governorate has achieved a new international milestone, showcasing the clarity of its skies, after a sky photograph taken in the governorate was selected by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as the (...)
Hidden among sandstone cliffs and swept beneath centuries of silence, lies the story of a kingdom that shaped ancient Arabia. National Geographic's latest documentary, 'Lost Treasures of Arabia: The Nabataean Kingdom', invites audiences to (...)
RIYADH — Britain's newly appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Stephen Hitchen, said his country is eager to learn from the Kingdom's rapid development and the way it combines modern technologies with deep-rooted traditions.
In a video message (...)
RIYADH — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has announced the birth of two Nubian ibexes, marking a milestone in its wildlife rehabilitation program and a major step toward restoring native species in the Kingdom.
The births are part of a (...)
DHAHRAN — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced the open call for the 7th edition of the Ithra Art Prize, one of the world's most generous grants for contemporary artists from the Arab world.
With a top award of $100,000 (...)
Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen's highly anticipated second feature Hijra has been officially selected to screen in the Spotlight Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, taking place from August 27 to September 6, 2025.
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OSAKA — The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, hosted the Wonders of Arabia Exhibition, welcoming more than 64,500 visitors during the seven-day event.
Curated by the Saudi Tourism Authority, (...)
Culture is a fundamental pillar for understanding the history and identity of peoples. Those who trace the roots of Saudi Arabia's interest in history and culture will find that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, is (...)
RIYADH — The number of visitors to heritage and historical sites across Saudi Arabia during the year 2024 reached approximately 6.5 million, according to the Ministry of Culture. This is a significant indicator of the growing interest among the (...)
ALULA — AlUla continues to establish itself as one of the premier summer destinations for photography enthusiasts and astronomy lovers. With its unparalleled landscapes and clear skies free from light pollution, it offers an ideal setting for lenses (...)
RIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Monday issued its monthly report on the punctuality and performance of airports and national carriers during the last month of May. This is based on flights departing or arriving within 15 (...)
