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Discover the thriving film industry in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, with 'Norah' making waves at Cannes and plans for sustainable, diverse productions.

British cycling star Simon Yates has narrowly won the AlUla Tour in a welcome boost for the Australian-based Jayco AlUla team.

AlUla Development Company is launching operations to support the development of AlUla in Western Saudi Arabia. The company, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), plans to deliver hospitality, residential, retail and infrastructure projects as part of the tourism push. The entity will work in collaboration with…

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is preparing to host a creative boot camp to train a generation of cinematic talents, empower them with knowledge and practical experiences, and develop the film industry in the Kingdom. This comes as part of AlUla’s endeavor to promote its transformation to a new cinematic destination, after…

The Royal Commission for AlUla is participating in the leaders forum for the International Union for Conservation of Nature in the South Korean island of Jeju. The two-day IUCN Leaders Summit that kicked off on Thursday will discuss mechanisms for conserving biodiversity, restoring natural habitats, and discussing ways of cooperation…

AlUla Moments, the annual initiative transforming the ancient desert city in Saudi Arabia, has announced its top events and festivals for the remainder of 2022. Kickstarting in September, events will include relaxation and recreation activities, “Winter at Tantora” and the new Ancient Kingdoms Festival. Moreover, AlUla will host the returning…

Riyadh Airports Company inaugurated an advanced airport operations control center at King Khalid International Airport to boost efficiency and sustainability in operations and improve the passenger experience. This comes within the framework of increasing the level of integration between all sectors, the immediate sharing of information, and ensuring faster and…

The Royal Commission for AlUla signed on Saturday a contract with SYSTRA Group, a pioneer in the business, to design the AlUla train. The move helps boost the comprehensive development plan for the Saudi province and ties it directly with several stations and routes, including historic and heritage landmarks.

Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with the Saudi Polo Federation (SPF), the Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo tournament will kickstart its second edition on Friday after having debuted in 2020. This is the only major polo tournament to be staged in the desert. Amr Zedan,…