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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

welcome to alula<\/a><\/h3>

AlUla is a place where nature, history and people have come together for millennia. A place that continues to inspire new ways\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

lichens an atlas of microscopic life<\/a><\/h3>

Long overlooked in biodiversity inventories, lichens are a remarkable component of arid ecosystems. Inconspicuous yet remarkably adapted to extreme conditions, they contribute\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

alula peregrina excellence in cosmetics<\/a><\/h3>

After the March 2026 PCHI China trade show in Hangzhou, AlUla Peregrina\u2122 took part in In-cosmetics Global, the world\u2019s leading event dedicated\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

alula cycling destination for leisure and competition<\/a><\/h3>

With the Tour de France captivating millions of fans around the world, Team Jayco AlUla is once again in the spotlight. Through\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

BEYOND THE WALLS OF ALULA<\/a><\/h3>

From the glitz of the Cannes Film Festival to the UNESCO photographic exhibition in Paris, AlUla continues to expand its international outreach.\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

ARDUNA AN EXHIBITION BORN OF AN UNPRECEDENTED CULTURAL DIALOGUE<\/a><\/h3>

Until April 15, 2026, the Arduna exhibition at AlUla invites the public to explore our most intimate connections to the earth, bringing\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

BANYAN TREE ALULA LUXURY CODES REINVENTED<\/a><\/h3>

Five more stars have been shining across the Ashar Valley since the inauguration on October 21, 2022 of the Banyan Tree AlUla\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

RESTORING THE DESERT OF ALULA<\/a><\/h3>

The province of AlUla is at the heart of an ambitious tourism project, accompanied by an inclusive program aiming at the conservation\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>AlUla's History<\/p>

ALULA, AN EXCEPTIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE<\/a><\/h3>

The archaeological sites situated around the oasis retrace a rich and varied, centuries-old civilizational history, making the AlUla region the largest of\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

VILLA HEGRA A SPACE FOR LIVING AND CREATION<\/a><\/h3>

At the beginning of 2023, the Saudi-French jury chaired by Jean Nouvel entrusted Lacaton & Vassal with the design of the Villa\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>AlUla's History<\/p>

THE REDISCOVERY OF THE SACRED SITE OF UMM DARAJ<\/a><\/h3>

Having remained largely forgotten for millennia, the Umm Daraj site is notable for its remarkable richness and state of preservation. The preliminary\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

ALULA LABORATORY OF CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY<\/a><\/h3>

With cultural institutions around the world rethinking their practices in light of the environmental crisis, AlUla is placing culture at the heart\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

ALULA’S CITRUS FRUITS, JEWELS OF THE DESERT<\/a><\/h3>

Whether citron, giant grapefruit, or mandarin, the citrus varieties cultivated in AlUla possess unique characteristics. Within the framework of Vision 2030, B\u00e9n\u00e9dicte\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

THE EYE OF CATHERINE BONIFASSI<\/a><\/h3>

Publisher Catherine Bonifassi shares her perspective on the enchantment of AlUla.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

THE EYE OF JEAN NOUVEL<\/a><\/h3>

Architect Jean Nouvel shares his feelings on the fascinating beauty of the Sharaan site.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>AlUla's History<\/p>

AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND HUMAN ADVENTURE<\/a><\/h3>

Old Town, Oasis, Khaybar\u2026 There are many archaeological sites in AlUla. Jessica Giraud and Guillaume Charloux, doctors of archaeology, discuss this exciting\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

ALULA PERFUMES THE WORLD<\/a><\/h3>

The trade in perfume products is closely linked to the history of AlUla. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the French\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

TOWARDS INTELLIGENT, LOW-IMPACT MOBILITY<\/a><\/h3>

AlUla\u2019s transformation requires a holistic approach on mobility issues. It is essential to combine sustainable development, respect for a unique natural and\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

THE EYE OF ALAIN DUCASSE<\/a><\/h3>

Multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse's take on AlUla.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

EQUESTRIAN PROJECTS ARE OFF TO A GALLOP<\/a><\/h3>

Museum, school, training, competitions and shows... Equestrian projects are picking up the pace, making AlUla a go-to destination for excellence. This ambitious,\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

THE ALULA WONDER OF ARABIA EXHIBITION STOPS OFF IN CHINA<\/a><\/h3>

After its triumph at the Arab World Institute in Paris, four years ago, the exhibition \u201cAlUla, Wonder of Arabia\u201d opened its doors\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

A TRAMWAY THROUGH THE DESERT<\/a><\/h3>

On December 31, 2023 in Riyadh, the Royal Commission for AIUla (RCU) signed a contract with the French group Alstom to equip\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

INSIGHTS J\u00c9R\u00d4ME GARCIN<\/a><\/h3>

Insights from J\u00e9r\u00f4me Garcin, writer on AlUla.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

CENTRE POMPIDOU AND ALULA A PIONEERING COLLABORATION FULL OF PROMISE<\/a><\/h3>

On March 12, 2023, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) signed a partnership agreement with the Centre Pompidou, the French national art\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

THE CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINABILITY<\/a><\/h3>

AlUla is a unique place, with an exceptional historical, natural and cultural heritage. The question is how to achieve the right balance\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

KEIKO NAGAE AND WILLIAM LEDEUIL<\/a><\/h3>

Two chefs, Keiko Nagae and William Ledeuil, share their views on AlUla.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

TRAINING THE FRENCH EXCELLENCE<\/a><\/h3>

Whether in hotels, services, agriculture or archaeology, around 38,000 new jobs, including 15,000 in the tourism sector, will be created by 2035,\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

DATES AND CITRUS FRUITS VALUE-CHAINS WITH HIGH ADDED VALUE<\/a><\/h3>

The cultivation of date palms and citrus fruits is an integral part of the cultural heritage of AlUla. It is also an\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

NATHALIE BONDIL<\/a><\/h3>

Nathalie Bondil's view of AlUla, museologist and art historian. The most significant archaeological site in Saudi Arabia, AlUla is an invitation to\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>AlUla's History<\/p>

DADAN A KINGDOM REDISCOVERED<\/a><\/h3>

Over 2,500 years ago, the AlUla valley was key to the growth of Dadan, one of the oldest oasis in northwestern Arabia,\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

VILLA HEGRA AN OASIS FOR ART AND CULTURE<\/a><\/h3>

Between the cradle of Islam and that of the Enlightenment, a new bound is to take form by way of the Villa\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

THE ARABIAN HORSE<\/a><\/h3>

Two horse enthusiasts invite us to meet the Arabian horse, a journey through their voices, drawings, and words.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

THALES AT ALULA A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP<\/a><\/h3>

In October 2022, Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to support the implementation of a\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Land and Natural Heritage<\/p>

MORINGA PEREGRINA THE TREE OF A THOUSAND USES<\/a><\/h3>

Peregrina is a local and well-known tree in Arabia that now bears the promise of new development opportunities in cosmetics.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>AlUla's History<\/p>

ALULA ARCHAEOLOGIST’S DREAM<\/a><\/h3>

Hitherto unknown to the general public, AlUla\u2019s treasures are gradually coming to light thanks to the work of archaeology teams from around\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

GILLES BENSIMON<\/a><\/h3>

Internationally renowned photographer Gilles Bensimon tells us about his discovery of AlUla through voice, text and image.<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Living AlUla<\/p>

RATP DEV<\/a><\/h3>

On December 4, 2021, during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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<\/span>Arts and Culture<\/p>

SIX ARTISTS TO BRING THE OASIS BACK TO LIFE<\/a><\/h3>

After eleven weeks of research, design, workshops, visits, and meetings, the first international art residency program in AlUla came to an end\u2026<\/p>Read<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div>