THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA


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ALULA TO HOST INAUGURAL EDITIONS OF ARAB CUP FOR CAMEL RACING AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL CAMEL ENDURANCE, STRENGTHENING ITS STATUS AS THE PREMIER HOME OF HERITAGE SPORTS

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Friday, May 3, 2024

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has worked closely with key partners the Arab Camel Racing Federation and the International Camel Racing Federation to stage the new competitions, which will be held back-to-back over two thrilling days and feature the region's best thoroughbred camels.

Key Points: 
  • The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has worked closely with key partners the Arab Camel Racing Federation and the International Camel Racing Federation to stage the new competitions, which will be held back-to-back over two thrilling days and feature the region's best thoroughbred camels.
  • The following day, 4th May, will see an international contingent of camels and riders tested to their limits as part of the first-ever World Championship for International Camel Endurance.
  • The Arab Camel Cup and the World Endurance Championship will both be held in support of the Ministry of Culture's 'Year of the Camel' initiative, celebrating the camels' status in Saudi culture and society.
  • The Arab Camel Cup and the World Endurance Championship are new and welcome editions to AlUla's growing calendar of year-round cultural and sporting events."

ALULA TO HOST INAUGURAL EDITIONS OF ARAB CUP FOR CAMEL RACING AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL CAMEL ENDURANCE, STRENGTHENING ITS STATUS AS THE PREMIER HOME OF HERITAGE SPORTS

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 3, 2024

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has worked closely with key partners the Arab Camel Racing Federation and the International Camel Racing Federation to stage the new competitions, which will be held back-to-back over two thrilling days and feature the region's best thoroughbred camels.

Key Points: 
  • The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has worked closely with key partners the Arab Camel Racing Federation and the International Camel Racing Federation to stage the new competitions, which will be held back-to-back over two thrilling days and feature the region's best thoroughbred camels.
  • The following day, 4th May, will see an international contingent of camels and riders tested to their limits as part of the first-ever World Championship for International Camel Endurance.
  • The Arab Camel Cup and the World Endurance Championship will both be held in support of the Ministry of Culture's 'Year of the Camel' initiative, celebrating the camels' status in Saudi culture and society.
  • The Arab Camel Cup and the World Endurance Championship are new and welcome editions to AlUla's growing calendar of year-round cultural and sporting events."

INAUGURAL ALULA FUTURE CULTURE SUMMIT CELEBRATES INNOVATIVE IDEAS, ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS, AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.
  • Held under the theme of 'Cultural Landscapes', the summit acts as a hub for innovative arts and culture and a facilitator of cross-cultural dialogue and creative expression.
  • The AlUla Future Culture Summit builds upon these deep-rooted traditions while celebrating the dawn of a new chapter.
  • For more information, please download the AlUla Future Culture Summit app available in the Android and Apple app stores.

INAUGURAL ALULA FUTURE CULTURE SUMMIT CELEBRATES INNOVATIVE IDEAS, ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS, AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit will take place in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis.
  • Held under the theme of 'Cultural Landscapes', the summit acts as a hub for innovative arts and culture and a facilitator of cross-cultural dialogue and creative expression.
  • The AlUla Future Culture Summit builds upon these deep-rooted traditions while celebrating the dawn of a new chapter.
  • For more information, please download the AlUla Future Culture Summit app available in the Android and Apple app stores.

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

Key Points: 
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

Key Points: 
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Third Edition of International Art Exhibition Opens

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FROM 9 FEBRUARY – 23 MARCH 2024, UNDER THE THEME OF ‘IN THE PRESENCE OF ABSENCE’, DESERT X ALULA 2024 COMMISSIONS 15 ARTWORKS TO EXPLORE THAT WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN

Key Points: 
  • Both Desert X AlUla and Wadi AlFann are examples of RCU’s vision for art in the landscape, providing unparalleled opportunities to experience contemporary art in dialogue with nature.
  • During the festival, More than Meets the Eye, an exhibition of contemporary works by Saudi artists will be presented by the contemporary art museum, AlUla.
  • The festival will immerse visitors in a vibrant celebration of contemporary visual and public art, design, art tours, and artist residencies.
  • Nora Aldabal, Executive Director of Arts AlUla, says:
    In AlUla, we are working towards building the next chapter of art history.

THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA LAUNCHES 'I CARE' CAMPAIGN TO CELEBRATE, PROTECT, AND PROMOTE THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, DIVERSITY, AND HISTORY OF NORTHWEST ARABIA

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The I Care campaign is an important and inclusive step towards increasing the AlUla community's awareness and appreciation of the incredible history that exists on their doorstep.

Key Points: 
  • The I Care campaign is an important and inclusive step towards increasing the AlUla community's awareness and appreciation of the incredible history that exists on their doorstep.
  • "The Kingdom has made great strides to conserve and develop its cultural heritage and rich collection of assets, including AlUla with its 200,000 years of human history.
  • AlUla is now established as a new global destination for culture, history, archaeological discovery, and the sharing of ancient knowledge.
  • For more information on The Royal Commission for AlUla and its programmes, visit www.rcu.gov.sa .

THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA LAUNCHES 'I CARE' CAMPAIGN TO CELEBRATE, PROTECT, AND PROMOTE THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, DIVERSITY, AND HISTORY OF NORTHWEST ARABIA

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 1, 2024

The I Care campaign is an important and inclusive step towards increasing the AlUla community's awareness and appreciation of the incredible history that exists on their doorstep.

Key Points: 
  • The I Care campaign is an important and inclusive step towards increasing the AlUla community's awareness and appreciation of the incredible history that exists on their doorstep.
  • "The Kingdom has made great strides to conserve and develop its cultural heritage and rich collection of assets, including AlUla with its 200,000 years of human history.
  • AlUla is now established as a new global destination for culture, history, archaeological discovery, and the sharing of ancient knowledge.
  • For more information on The Royal Commission for AlUla and its programmes, visit www.rcu.gov.sa .

KERTEN HOSPITALITY REVEALS DAR TANTORA THE HOUSE HOTEL IN ALULA

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Monday, January 15, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerten Hospitality announced the opening of Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla's Old Town, a unique hotel that celebrates the cultural legacy of the region.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerten Hospitality announced the opening of Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla's Old Town, a unique hotel that celebrates the cultural legacy of the region.
  • Dar Tantora The House Hotel draws its name from the traditional sundial, "tantora", which has historically served as a timekeeper for the local community.
  • Dar Tantora The House Hotel embodies this vision, now standing as a tribute to innovation in hospitality that is grounded in AlUla's past."
  • Dar Tantora The House Hotel has sustainability at its heart, following Kerten Hospitality's ESG philosophy, UBBU which stands for 'United.