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The French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) announces the strengthening of its Executive Committee
The French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) extends its best wishes to all its partners and stakeholders and reaffirms its commitment to the cultural, heritage, and sustainable territorial development of AlUla. In this context, the Agency is pleased to announce the following changes to its Executive Committee, with several key appointments: Claudine Ripert-Landler, Chief of…
Read MoreNew permanent exhibition at the Dadan archaeological site: “Illuminating Discoveries: Uncovering the Layers of Dadan’s History” reveals five years of major discoveries
For its reopening on 3 December 2025, the Dadan archaeological site highlights five years of archaeological discoveries made by the Saudi-French mission. Today, AlUla represents the largest active archaeological research project in the world, illustrating the remarkable scale and momentum of the ongoing explorations. Located at the heart of one of the most influential ancient…
Read MoreFuture of Nostalgia – Art Week Tokyo
Exhibition of AlUla Artist Residency Programme
From November 5th to November 16th, 2025
Future of Nostalgia is an exhibition presented during Art Week Tokyo, organized by Arts AlUla and the French Agency for AlUla Development
(AFALULA). It brings together 21 artists who have participated in the residency programmes of the ancient oasis city of AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
The French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) welcomes the opening of Villa Hegra, a new landmark of Saudi-French cultural dialogue and creation
Villa Hegra was officially inaugurated on October 2, 2025, in AlUla, in the presence of His Highness Prince Badr bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture, Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), and Chairman of the Villa Hegra Foundation, alongside representatives of the Saudi and French governments, as well as numerous cultural, artistic,…
Read MoreOrbis Tertius First exhibition in France of AlUla artists in residency programme
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…
Read MoreAppointment of Catherine Pégard as Member of the Executive Committee, Chief of Cultural Development
The French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) announces the appointment of Ms. Catherine Pégard as Chief of Cultural Development. Catherine Pégard will also join the Agency’s Executive Committee, where she will actively contribute to the definition and implementation of AFALULA’s overall strategy. She will assume her duties as of October 1, 2024. Previously President of…
Read MoreThe French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) welcomes the signing of a major partnership between the Centre Pompidou and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) for the development of a Contemporary Art Museum in AlUla
Saudi Arabia and France signed an intergovernmental agreement in April 2018 on the sustainable development of the AlUla region and its transformation into a world-class cultural and tourism destination. As a result of this agreement, the French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) was created to mobilize all French know-how (experts, operators, companies) and to support…
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