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

For the past eight years, France and Saudi Arabia have been engaged in an exceptional partnership in AlUla. A remarkable collective endeavour driven by a shared ambition, now firmly established for the long term.

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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

The French Agency for AlUla development welcomes the strengthening of the Saudi-French strategic partnership for the development of AlUla

August 25, 2026

The French Agency for AlUla development (AFALULA) welcomes the signing of a new agreement between France and Saudi Arabia, further strengthening their strategic partnership dedicated to the development of AlUla through to 2035. This new milestone, announced during the visit to France of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown…

Life of Forms

July 9, 2026

Emerging design hub AlUla partners with Lafayette Anticipations to present Life of Forms exhibition at Paris Design Week – First event presented as part of AlUla’s Cultural Season in Paris 8 — 13 September 2026 Lafayette Anticipations, 9 rue du Plâtre, Paris 4 Press preview: Monday 7 September 2026 at 8.30 am On the occasion…

Villa Hegra and the Saudi Cinema Association Forge Collaboration Agreement to Advance Cinema Culture and Talent Development in Saudi Arabia

July 8, 2026

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia – June 27, 2026: Villa Hegra and the Saudi Cinema Association announce a project of a new strategic partnership supported by AFALULA, during the 12th edition of the Saudi Film Festival, establishing a long-term framework for collaboration in support of Saudi Arabia’s growing cinema sector. The agreement brings together two organizations committed…