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Dakar 2025, Stage 4: Al-Rajhi strikes back to win, disaster for Al-Attiyah

Yazeed Al-Rajhi claimed an emphatic victory in Stage 4 of Dakar Rally to move to second in the overall standings behind Henk Lategan, as Nasser Al-Attiyah hit trouble.

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Ben O’Connor lines up for 'another crack' at Tour de France after success of 2024

Australian, who finished fourth on world rankings, will race for yellow with a fresh lens at Jayco-AlUla in 2025

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Saudi Film Industry Thriving With International Collaborations And Local Initiatives

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

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Yates claims AlUla Tour with win on final stage

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

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Simon Yates wins AlUla Tour with sprint on final hilltop finish

Jayco Alula rider wins final stage to snatch overall victory from Finn Fisher-Black

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'One of the strongest we’ve seen in recent years' - Jayco AlUla confirm 2024 men's roster

Ewan, Schmid, Plapp, Walsheid, De Pretto and Foldager bolster Australian squad in all areas

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Dakar Rally 2024 route: Dates, stages, distance and more

The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will start on 5 January, with a route entirely in Saudi Arabia.

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Luke Plapp leaves Ineos Grenadiers for four-year deal with Jayco AlUla

Talented Australian joins Ewan, Matthews, Groenewegen and Yates on 2024 roster

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AlUla Development Company Launches Operations to Turn the City into Global Tourism Destination

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…

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AlUla Hosts Creative Boot Camp to Develop Saudi Cinematic Talents

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…

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The Royal Commission for AlUla Participates in IUCN’s Leaders Forum in South Korea

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…

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AlUla Moments Introduces ‘Ancient Kingdoms Festival’

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…

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Riyadh Boosts Efficiency of Airport’s Operational Movement

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…

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Contract Signed to Design AlUla Train

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.

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Desert Polo Championship Kickstarts Friday at AlUla

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,…

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Dolce&Gabbana Holds First Ever Fashion Show in Saudi Arabia's AlUla

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are reinventing their luxury label, Dolce&Gabbana, this time in Saudi Arabia's city of AlUla where they held an extraordinary show that acted as rebirth of the fashion house. The designers graced AlUla with their luxurious Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria and Alta Gioielleria collections.

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