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Architects Lina Ghotmeh and Asif Khan appointed for two major museums in AlUla, Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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ALULA, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announces Lina Ghotmeh and Asif Khan as architects for two upcoming museums in its constellation of cultural assets.

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  • ALULA, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announces Lina Ghotmeh and Asif Khan as architects for two upcoming museums in its constellation of cultural assets.
  • Ghotmeh will design the contemporary art museum and Khan will design the museum of the Incense Road.
  • Both museums are situated in AlUla, a destination in northwest Arabia with 7,000 years of continuous human history.
  • Award winning Ghotmeh, who is designing the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion, creates work that sits at the intersection of art, architecture and design.

Royal Commission for AlUla announces Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, an authentic hospitality experience in AlUla Old Town

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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, a Kerten Hospitality brand, will open with 30 guest rooms

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  • Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, a Kerten Hospitality brand, will open with 30 guest rooms
    AlUla, Saudi Arabia, April 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its Journey Through Time master plan, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will further expand the accommodation offering in AlUla with Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, an immersive and authentic hospitality experience in AlUla Old Town.
  • Dar Tantora will also house a pool and spa as well as a restaurant and café.
  • The project reflects RCU's comprehensive efforts to revive AlUla Old Town with tourism as the engine of development and job creation.
  • John Northen, Vice President- Head of Hotels and Resorts, Royal Commission for AlUla, said, "Dar Tantora by The House Hotel will allow guests to live the rich heritage of the AlUla Old Town historical village.

Royal Commission for AlUla announces Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, an authentic hospitality experience in AlUla Old Town

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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, a Kerten Hospitality brand, will open with 30 guest rooms

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  • Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, a Kerten Hospitality brand, will open with 30 guest rooms
    AlUla, Saudi Arabia, April 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its Journey Through Time master plan, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will further expand the accommodation offering in AlUla with Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, an immersive and authentic hospitality experience in AlUla Old Town.
  • Dar Tantora will also house a pool and spa as well as a restaurant and café.
  • The project reflects RCU's comprehensive efforts to revive AlUla Old Town with tourism as the engine of development and job creation.
  • John Northen, Vice President- Head of Hotels and Resorts, Royal Commission for AlUla, said, "Dar Tantora by The House Hotel will allow guests to live the rich heritage of the AlUla Old Town historical village.

ALULA TO HOST INAUGURAL GATHERING OF BEST TOURISM VILLAGES BY UNWTO

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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UNWTO have organised the first iteration of the Best Tourism Villages Award Ceremony and meeting of the BTV Network in AlUla on March 12-13.

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  • UNWTO have organised the first iteration of the Best Tourism Villages Award Ceremony and meeting of the BTV Network in AlUla on March 12-13.
  • HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, said: "The Ministry is proud to partner with UNWTO to host the Best Tourism Villages 2022 Awards Ceremony and jointly convene the first meeting of the BTV Network in the historic destination of AlUla, one of the villages across the globe recognised for its innovative approach to transforming the tourism sector."
  • The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO showcase the power of the sector to drive economic diversification and create opportunities for all outside of big cities."
  • The complete list of Best Tourism Villages 2022 can be read here: www.unwto.org/news/best-tourism-villages-of-2022-named-by-unwto
    Tune into the event through the official livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/32ecVh7kzkE

ALULA TO HOST INAUGURAL GATHERING OF BEST TOURISM VILLAGES BY UNWTO

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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UNWTO have organised the first iteration of the Best Tourism Villages Award Ceremony and meeting of the BTV Network in AlUla on March 12-13.

Key Points: 
  • UNWTO have organised the first iteration of the Best Tourism Villages Award Ceremony and meeting of the BTV Network in AlUla on March 12-13.
  • HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, said: "The Ministry is proud to partner with UNWTO to host the Best Tourism Villages 2022 Awards Ceremony and jointly convene the first meeting of the BTV Network in the historic destination of AlUla, one of the villages across the globe recognised for its innovative approach to transforming the tourism sector."
  • The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO showcase the power of the sector to drive economic diversification and create opportunities for all outside of big cities."
  • The complete list of Best Tourism Villages 2022 can be read here: www.unwto.org/news/best-tourism-villages-of-2022-named-by-unwto
    Tune into the event through the official livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/32ecVh7kzkE

Royal Commission for AlUla's exciting new hot air balloon experience offers bird's eye view of Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Metaverse

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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Now, RCU has gone one step further by harnessing the Metaverse's incredible adaptability and capability to engage with virtual tourists in exciting new dimensions with the launch of an interactive hot air balloon experience.

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  • Now, RCU has gone one step further by harnessing the Metaverse's incredible adaptability and capability to engage with virtual tourists in exciting new dimensions with the launch of an interactive hot air balloon experience.
  • The next thrilling phase of RCU's Metaverse journey, the experience launches alongside the latest edition of the annual AlUla Hot Air Balloon Festival, in cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Hot Air Ballooning Federation.
  • In addition, RCU is providing a limited number of balloon riders a chance to receive a NFT wearable which will unlock future experiences on the metaverse.
  • The hot air balloon experience follows last month's Saudi Tour activation on the Metaverse, which allowed digital visitors to watch live broadcasts Hegra.

Royal Commission for AlUla's exciting new hot air balloon experience offers bird's eye view of Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Metaverse

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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Now, RCU has gone one step further by harnessing the Metaverse's incredible adaptability and capability to engage with virtual tourists in exciting new dimensions with the launch of an interactive hot air balloon experience.

Key Points: 
  • Now, RCU has gone one step further by harnessing the Metaverse's incredible adaptability and capability to engage with virtual tourists in exciting new dimensions with the launch of an interactive hot air balloon experience.
  • The next thrilling phase of RCU's Metaverse journey, the experience launches alongside the latest edition of the annual AlUla Hot Air Balloon Festival, in cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Hot Air Ballooning Federation.
  • In addition, RCU is providing a limited number of balloon riders a chance to receive a NFT wearable which will unlock future experiences on the metaverse.
  • The hot air balloon experience follows last month's Saudi Tour activation on the Metaverse, which allowed digital visitors to watch live broadcasts Hegra.

Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia: SAUDI ARABIA MARKS FEBRUARY 10 AS ARABIAN LEOPARD DAY WITH A SERIES OF ACTIVATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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Arabian Leopard Day is formally celebrated on February 10, but this year's planned events extend before and after that date to launch the first ever Arabian Leopard Week to allow greater public participation and general awareness of the significance of the day.

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  • Arabian Leopard Day is formally celebrated on February 10, but this year's planned events extend before and after that date to launch the first ever Arabian Leopard Week to allow greater public participation and general awareness of the significance of the day.
  • A new 7-kilometre permanent trail at AlUla's Sharaan Nature Reserve emphasising the connection between healthy habitats and healthy species.
  • Safeguarding the future of the Arabian Leopard is an objective closely linked with Saudi pride and identity.
  • For more info on Arabian Leopard Week, February 10 – 13 2023, go to https://www.experiencealula.com/en/alula-moments/alula-arabian-leopard-week

Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia: SAUDI ARABIA MARKS FEBRUARY 10 AS ARABIAN LEOPARD DAY WITH A SERIES OF ACTIVATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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Arabian Leopard Day is formally celebrated on February 10, but this year's planned events extend before and after that date to launch the first ever Arabian Leopard Week to allow greater public participation and general awareness of the significance of the day.

Key Points: 
  • Arabian Leopard Day is formally celebrated on February 10, but this year's planned events extend before and after that date to launch the first ever Arabian Leopard Week to allow greater public participation and general awareness of the significance of the day.
  • A new 7-kilometre permanent trail at AlUla's Sharaan Nature Reserve emphasising the connection between healthy habitats and healthy species.
  • Safeguarding the future of the Arabian Leopard is an objective closely linked with Saudi pride and identity.
  • For more info on Arabian Leopard Week, February 10 – 13 2023, go to https://www.experiencealula.com/en/alula-moments/alula-arabian-leopard-week

Mobily kicks-off LEAP 2023 in style with big partnership announcements across smart cities, gaming, Artificial Intelligence and more

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Mobily will provide advanced services in various areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity and more.

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  • Mobily will provide advanced services in various areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity and more.
  • In a separate deal Mobily and Ericsson successfully deployed the Ericsson Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based network solution for predictive and automated network management to enable, enhanced and smart end-user experiences in Saudi Arabia.
  • Mobily has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abunayyan Holding that aimed at advancing the development of smart cities.
  • In this partnership, both parties are exploring the role of connectivity in providing strategic business value while boosting positive social empowerment.