Royal Commission for Al-'Ula

INAUGURAL ALULA WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMIT TO TAKE PLACE AT ANCIENT CROSSROADS OF CIVILISATIONS IN NORTH-WEST ARABIA

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Friday, August 11, 2023

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ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is gathering international leaders from the fields of archaeology, cultural heritage, media, innovation, entrepreneurship and more for the first-of-its-kind AlUla World Archaeology Summit.

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Beyond scholarly discourse, the Summit will provide a global platform for collaboration with wider audiences.
Abdulrahman Alsuhaibani, Executive Director of Archaeology, Conservation and Collections at RCU, said: "The AlUla World Archaeology Summit will foster an environment of cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.
We're excited to host the inaugural Summit in AlUla, where the world came to meet, and where we will meet again."
The AlUla World Archaeology Summit serves the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 with its focus on positively impacting humanity through insights gained from both cultural heritage and advancements in science.

INAUGURAL ALULA WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMIT TO TAKE PLACE AT ANCIENT CROSSROADS OF CIVILISATIONS IN NORTH-WEST ARABIA

Retrieved on:

Friday, August 11, 2023

UNESCO, Future Forum, Royal Commission for Al-'Ula, RCU, KSA, Science, Student, Entrepreneurship, Royal commission, Conservation, Saudi Vision 2030, Environment, Summit, Tourism, Al-'Ula, Archaeology

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is gathering international leaders from the fields of archaeology, cultural heritage, media, innovation, entrepreneurship and more for the first-of-its-kind AlUla World Archaeology Summit.

Key Points:

Beyond scholarly discourse, the Summit will provide a global platform for collaboration with wider audiences.
Abdulrahman Alsuhaibani, Executive Director of Archaeology, Conservation and Collections at RCU, said: "The AlUla World Archaeology Summit will foster an environment of cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.
We're excited to host the inaugural Summit in AlUla, where the world came to meet, and where we will meet again."
The AlUla World Archaeology Summit serves the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 with its focus on positively impacting humanity through insights gained from both cultural heritage and advancements in science.

Report by Royal Commission for AlUla on work to be undertaken with IUCN highlights Comprehensive Regeneration as framework for conserving nature

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Friday, July 28, 2023

RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.

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RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.
Comprehensive Regeneration, a concept developed by RCU in its sustainable development of AlUla, employs a diverse set of principles and approaches built around the goal of revitalising not only the landscape, but how people and societies interact with their surroundings.
RCU has been taking clear action under the banner of Comprehensive Regeneration.
Link to the report can be found here: comprehensiveregeneration.pdf (rcu.gov.sa)

Report by Royal Commission for AlUla on work to be undertaken with IUCN highlights Comprehensive Regeneration as framework for conserving nature

Retrieved on:

Friday, July 28, 2023

RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.

Key Points:

RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.
Comprehensive Regeneration, a concept developed by RCU in its sustainable development of AlUla, employs a diverse set of principles and approaches built around the goal of revitalising not only the landscape, but how people and societies interact with their surroundings.
RCU has been taking clear action under the banner of Comprehensive Regeneration.
Link to the report can be found here: comprehensiveregeneration.pdf (rcu.gov.sa)

Royal Commission for AlUla announces contractor and begins construction on Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Bouygues Construction brings a unique combination of experience in tunneling and construction of ultra-luxury hotels, both required for this complex development.

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Bouygues Construction brings a unique combination of experience in tunneling and construction of ultra-luxury hotels, both required for this complex development.
Inside an adjacent mountain, the Sharaan International Summit Centre will host events and leaders from around the world.
Aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the Sustainability Charter for AlUla, the Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre is designed in harmony with its natural environment.
Mohammed Altheeb, RCU Chief Development and Construction Officer, said: "Sharaan resort is our most ambitious project currently under construction.

Royal Commission for AlUla announces contractor and begins construction on Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Bouygues Construction brings a unique combination of experience in tunneling and construction of ultra-luxury hotels, both required for this complex development.

Key Points:

Bouygues Construction brings a unique combination of experience in tunneling and construction of ultra-luxury hotels, both required for this complex development.
Inside an adjacent mountain, the Sharaan International Summit Centre will host events and leaders from around the world.
Aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the Sustainability Charter for AlUla, the Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre is designed in harmony with its natural environment.
Mohammed Altheeb, RCU Chief Development and Construction Officer, said: "Sharaan resort is our most ambitious project currently under construction.

AlUla's Jabal Ikmah recognized for its documentary heritage in chronicling the evolution of Old Arabic Languages

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The site features the largest collection of inscriptions recording the ancient Dadanite Kingdom's religious rituals, daily activities, and relations with neighboring peoples.

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The site features the largest collection of inscriptions recording the ancient Dadanite Kingdom's religious rituals, daily activities, and relations with neighboring peoples.
These efforts to enhance the world's understanding of Jabal Ikmah, while improving visitors' access in a sustainable way, have contributed to this public affirmation by UNESCO of the magnitude and international significance of AlUla's documentary heritage.
As a crossroads on the incense and pilgrimage routes, the AlUla oasis was a hub of commercial and cultural exchange.
Many of Jabal Ikmah's inscriptions reflect a variety of subjects such as rituals, kings, animals and agriculture, key to the story of AlUla's past.

AlUla's Jabal Ikmah recognized for its documentary heritage in chronicling the evolution of Old Arabic Languages

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The site features the largest collection of inscriptions recording the ancient Dadanite Kingdom's religious rituals, daily activities, and relations with neighboring peoples.

Key Points:

The site features the largest collection of inscriptions recording the ancient Dadanite Kingdom's religious rituals, daily activities, and relations with neighboring peoples.
These efforts to enhance the world's understanding of Jabal Ikmah, while improving visitors' access in a sustainable way, have contributed to this public affirmation by UNESCO of the magnitude and international significance of AlUla's documentary heritage.
As a crossroads on the incense and pilgrimage routes, the AlUla oasis was a hub of commercial and cultural exchange.
Many of Jabal Ikmah's inscriptions reflect a variety of subjects such as rituals, kings, animals and agriculture, key to the story of AlUla's past.

Royal Commission for AlUla grows its portfolio of hospitality offerings with plans for AZULIK AlUla, a new eco-luxury resort

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Monday, May 22, 2023

AZULIK AlUla Resort will promote connection with AlUla's heritage and the area's ecology and biodiversity.

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AZULIK AlUla Resort will promote connection with AlUla's heritage and the area's ecology and biodiversity.
Operated by Mexican luxury brand AZULIK and designed by Roth Architecture, the resort will offer elegant accommodations for guests and provide socioeconomic benefits for the AlUla community.
Once fully operational, AZULIK AlUla Resort will create more than 300 new jobs.
AZULIK Founder and CEO, Roth, said, "As a Tribe, we feel honoured to bring AZULIK's vision to AlUla.

Royal Commission for AlUla grows its portfolio of hospitality offerings with plans for AZULIK AlUla, a new eco-luxury resort

Retrieved on:

Monday, May 22, 2023

AZULIK AlUla Resort will promote connection with AlUla's heritage and the area's ecology and biodiversity.

Key Points:

AZULIK AlUla Resort will promote connection with AlUla's heritage and the area's ecology and biodiversity.
Operated by Mexican luxury brand AZULIK and designed by Roth Architecture, the resort will offer elegant accommodations for guests and provide socioeconomic benefits for the AlUla community.
Once fully operational, AZULIK AlUla Resort will create more than 300 new jobs.
AZULIK Founder and CEO, Roth, said, "As a Tribe, we feel honoured to bring AZULIK's vision to AlUla.