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ALULA development

Governance

Jean-Yves Le Drian
Jean-Yves Le Drian
Chairman of the French Agency for AlUla Development

This year, the AlUla project celebrates 5 years of particulary fruitful Franco-Saudi cooperation, guided by a demanding ambition in terms of sustainable development. A series of decisive milestones have been achieved in all the fields covered by the project, with the aim of making this region with its exceptional heritage one of the Kingdom’s cultural capitals and a world-class tourist destination.

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The French Agency’s mission is to support its Saudi partner, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in the transformation of the AlUla region into a worldwide cultural and touristic destination.

News

Alain Ducasse in AlUla

AFALULA welcomes the return of the pop-up restaurant Ducasse in AlUla

December 6, 2024

After a notable debut in 2023, the pop-up restaurant in AlUla by multi-Michelin-starred French chef Alain Ducasse returns for a new season, further enhancing the culinary offerings of a region experiencing rapid tourism growth. The luxurious pop-up dining experience reopens to the public today for a limited time only, offering discerning guests a remarkable combination…

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Visite d’État du Président Emmanuel Macron à AlUla

French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to AlUla strengthens bonds between Royal Commission for AlUla and France-based partners

December 5, 2024

On December 4, 2024, His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Governor of RCU, welcomed the French President Emmanuel Macron to AlUla for an official state visit that showcased the diverse and deep-rooted bonds that continue to grow and flourish between AlUla and its network of France-based partners.…

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Orbis Tertius First exhibition in France of AlUla artists in residency programme

October 9, 2024

October 15th to 20th, 2024 5 rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris A journey between fictions and myths Orbis Tertius is an exhibition bringing together 20 contemporary artists who have participated in the artistic residency programmes in the oasis city of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Curated by Arnaud Morand, Head of Arts at AFALULA, it borrows its title…

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