ThaiPR.NET https://www.thaipr.net/location/alula-saudi-arabia Press Release Distribution Center of Thailand Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:05:11 +0700 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 <![CDATA[Inaugural AlUla Falcon Cup Celebrates Nine Days of Spectacular Heritage Sports and Record-Breaking Prizes]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/sport_en/3429771 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:15:00 +0700 sport_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/sport_en/3429771 After nine days of thrilling aerial action and hotly-debated beauty contests featuring perfectly groomed birds of prey, the first-ever AlUla Falcon Cup has come to an end. The debut tournament attracted some of the best and most awarded falconers, who competed for a share of a record-breaking prize pot of US$16 million. A collaboration between […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ALULA’S STATUS AS PREMIER HOME FOR HERITAGE SPORT IN SAUDI ARABIA BOOSTED WITH FIRST-EVER ALULA FALCONS CUP TOURNAMENT]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/sport_en/3428472 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:20:00 +0700 sport_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/sport_en/3428472 As part of its goal to conserve and celebrate traditional heritage sports that have deep roots in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the region, and further afield, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will host the first-ever AlUla Falcon Cup. The landmark sporting event, taking place at AlUla’s Mughayra Heritage Sports Village from December 28th to January 5th, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA’S ARABIAN LEOPARD CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME WELCOMES SEVEN NEW CUBS]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3406914 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:33:00 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3406914 The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has overseen the successful births of seven Arabian Leopard cubs so far in 2023, marking an important milestone for the Conservation Breeding Programme that seeks to save the species from its Critically Endangered status. The cubs were all born at RCU’s Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in northwest Saudi […]

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]]> <![CDATA[GIANT STONE ‘HAND AXE’ DISCOVERED IN ALULA SET TO REWRITE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE REGION]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3405986 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:55:10 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3405986 A team of researchers working in AlUla, north-west Saudi Arabia, has discovered what is likely to be the largest stone ‘hand axe’ artefact found anywhere in the world. Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old. The hand axe was discovered by an international […]

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]]> <![CDATA[FILM ALULA SIGNS 10 PROJECT DEAL WITH GREG SILVERMAN’S STAMPEDE VENTURES]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/business_en/3400573 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:55:09 +0700 business_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/business_en/3400573 First-of-its-kind partnership with Stampede Ventures to bring 10 productions over three years to AlUla Film AlUla, the Royal Commission for AlUla’s film agency, and global media company Stampede Ventures, under the leadership of founder and CEO Greg Silverman, signed a three-year deal with a projected spend of USD350 million in AlUla. The groundbreaking partnership, finalised at […]

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]]> <![CDATA[THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA TO HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSES IN REVITALISING ARID ENVIRONMENTS TO GLOBAL AUDIENCE AT SOCIETY FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION CONFERENCE IN DARWIN, AUSTRALIA]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3386216 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3386216 The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will showcase its extensive environmental regeneration projects at the upcoming Society for Ecological Restoration’s 10th World Conference (SER2023) in Darwin, Australia. RCU’s participation as a Premium Sponsor of the event will amplify its transformative efforts in AlUla, highlighting its emerging leadership role in the sustainable conservation of natural and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[First AlUla World Archaeology Summit wraps up with wide-ranging explorations of what modern society can learn from the past]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3384520 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:15:16 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3384520 Delegates at the final day of the first AlUla World Archaeology Summit participated in a series of lively discussions on the future of archaeology and its ability to enact meaningful change for society. The discussions – ranging from the usefulness of ancient wisdom in a modern context to digital archaeology and inclusive archaeology – reflected […]

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]]> <![CDATA[First AlUla World Archaeology Summit gathers over 300 delegates from 39 countries for wide-ranging discussion of archaeology’s role in society]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3383952 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:07:00 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3383952 Delegates at the opening day of the inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit heard that archaeology has immense power to shape cultural identity and shared human experience – while archaeologists must also seek greater interconnection and avoid cultural bias. Organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the summit has drawn over 300 delegates from 39 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Discovery of ancient ‘Horn Chamber’ reveals ritual performed at enigmatic stone structures of north-west Arabia]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3381990 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:20:20 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3381990 – Two recently published studies detail nature and significance of apparent ceremonial offerings in mustatils, Neolithic structures where deposits of horns and skull parts suggest a sophisticated expression of deeply rooted beliefs – Research is supported by Royal Commission for AlUla as part of globally significant fieldwork – Inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit to gather a wide range […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ALULA WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMIT ANNOUNCES OUTSTANDING ROSTER OF SPEAKERS AND GUESTS FOR INAUGURAL EVENT]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3378646 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:20:38 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3378646 The AlUla World Archaeology Summit has announced an outstanding roster of Saudi and international speakers and delegates for its inaugural edition, taking place in AlUla from 13-15 September. Experts who are scheduled to be among the Summit’s 80+ speakers include: From KSA: Manal AlDowayan, Visual Artist; Dr. Jasir Alherbish, CEO, Saudi Heritage Commission; Prof. Daif Allah […]

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]]> <![CDATA[INAUGURAL ALULA WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMIT TO TAKE PLACE AT ANCIENT CROSSROADS OF CIVILISATIONS IN NORTH-WEST ARABIA]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3370005 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:05:49 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3370005 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. From 13 – 15 September at Maraya in AlUla, this invite-only event will feature panels and informal discussions centred on advancing the field of archaeology at […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Report by Royal Commission for AlUla on work to be undertaken with IUCN highlights Comprehensive Regeneration as framework for conserving nature]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3364121 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3364121 The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has produced a report that outlines the critical need for action to protect, promote, and conserve the world’s under-threat natural environments and critically threatened species. 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 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Royal Commission for AlUla announces contractor and begins construction on Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3345009 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:45:44 +0700 travel_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3345009 The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has begun construction of its Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The project will be built directly into the mountains of Sharaan Nature Reserve and aims to meet ambitious sustainability goals for the construction phase and resort operations. In a ceremony at Sharaan […]

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]]> <![CDATA[AlUla’s Jabal Ikmah recognized for its documentary heritage in chronicling the evolution of Old Arabic Languages]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3341031 Fri, 26 May 2023 08:30:10 +0700 travel_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3341031 The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)’s efforts to conserve the region’s documentary heritage have been acknowledged with the listing of Jabal Ikmah on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The spectacular mountain and its sandstone canyons feature more than 300 historically significant carved inscriptions, most of which date from the second half of the first millennium […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Royal Commission for AlUla grows its portfolio of hospitality offerings with plans for AZULIK AlUla, a new eco-luxury resort]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3339776 Wed, 24 May 2023 08:08:16 +0700 travel_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3339776 The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will develop a new resort within the Journey Through Time (JTT) masterplan, designed in harmony with the natural environment and aligned with the Sustainability Charter for AlUla, Saudi Green Initiative, and Vision 2030.   The AZULIK AlUla Resort is a stunning eco-luxury property in the Nabatean Horizon District of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) partners with luxury hotel operator GHM to develop The Chedi Hegra within the Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3327524 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0700 travel_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3327524 Surrounded by awe-inspiring human and natural heritage, The Chedi Hegra will be the first hotel to welcome guests to a uniquely authentic luxury experience deep in the ancient Nabataean site in north-west Saudi Arabia. RCU has selected luxury hotel management company GHM to operate the hotel as The Chedi Hegra. Situated within Saudi Arabia’s first […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Royal Commission for AlUla announces Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, an authentic hospitality experience in AlUla Old Town]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3327016 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0700 travel_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3327016 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 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[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]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3305054 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0700 travel_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3305054 The Royal Commission for AlUla’s (RCU) recent debut in the world of the Metaverse invited visitors to discover and explore a to-scale and completely immersive 3D model of Hegra’s Tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza – the first UNESCO World Heritage site in the exciting, and globally accessible, digital realm.  Now, RCU has gone one step […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia: ARABIAN LEOPARD DAY LIGHTS UP THE UK & US TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR SAVING A CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3300852 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:40:10 +0700 general_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/general_en/3300852 The second annual Arabian Leopard Day on February 10 will feature a strong international component, highlighted by an international campaign to spread international awareness of the species’ plight in the UK, US and Saudi Arabia. From today, London will see billboard projections on Piccadilly, High Street Kensington, Canary Wharf, Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Skyline – Westfield Stratford City, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Research supported by Royal Commission for AlUla provides new insights into huge, ancient animal traps known as ‘kites’]]> https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3256296 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:16:45 +0700 travel_en https://www.thaipr.net/en/travel_en/3256296 Studies widen the inventory and geographic extent of these gigantic animal traps, the largest built structures of their ancient era Animals were driven along converging stone walls for hundreds of metres to a sudden precipice or concealed pit RCU is further revealing region’s cultural heritage through such research, the intellectual foundation for Kingdoms Institute as […]

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