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Afalula Activity Report 2023/2024

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Official document

Afalula Activity Report 2022/2023

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Afalula Activity Report 2021/2022

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Afalula Activity Report 2020/2021

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Official document

Afalula Activity Report 2019/2020

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The intergovernmental Agreement

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AFALULA presentation
 

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ALULA EcoTrail magazine
 

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Botanical booklet
 

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AlUla Archaeological Projects

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Press releases

Alain Ducasse in AlUla

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

6 December 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

5 December 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

9 October 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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Appointment of Catherine Pégard as Member of the Executive Committee, Chief of Cultural Development

27 September 2024

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…

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Vue reconstituée d’un réseau de remparts dans la partie nord de l'oasis fortifiée de Khaybar vers 2000 avant notre ère, © Projet archéologique Khaybar Longue Durée, M. Bussy & G. Charloux.

The discovery of a long rampart protecting the Khaybar oasis revolutionizes the history of the Arabian Peninsula

10 January 2024

The French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) are delighted to announce a breakthrough in scientific research on the Arabian Peninsula, thanks to the team from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) as part of the Khaybar Longue Durée archaeological project led by AFALULA in collaboration with…

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The 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

28 November 2023

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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During the 7th edition of the FII Forum, the Royal Commission for AlUla signs a multi-million SAR strategic security integration project to protect heritage sites and historic landmarks with French group Thales

25 October 2023

During the 7th edition of the FII Forum, a partnership valued at 159 million SAR was concluded between the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the French group Thales. This contract aims to implement advanced protection of key areas, historical sites, and buildings in AlUla, utilizing continuous surveillance integrated into the RCU’s digital platforms. Part of an agreement between Saudi Arabia and France, this partnership demonstrates the ambition to make AlUla a leading cultural and touristic destination on an international scale. With Thales, state-of-the-art security systems will be deployed to ensure optimal protection of AlUla’s cultural and historical treasures. This new agreement thus reinforces AlUla’s positioning on the global cultural and touristic scene.

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During the 7th edition of the FII Forum, the Royal Commission for AlUla signs a major strategic partnership with the French group Alstom, world leader in integrated transport systems.

24 October 2023

The Royal Commission for AlUla in Saudi Arabia has signed a major strategic partnership with the French group Alstom, a global leader in integrated transport systems. The agreement involves the creation of 22.5 km of immersive tramway, linking the heritage sites of AlUla, the historic cities of the oasis, and contemporary urban centers. This project is part of an intergovernmental agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and France in 2018 aimed at transforming AlUla into a global cultural and tourist destination, while respecting the preservation of the environment and inclusivity of the local population. The low-carbon tramway will provide sustainable transport and an authentic visual experience for visitors.

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Bpifrance accompanies 16 French companies from the Cultural and Creative Industries sector in Riyadh and AlUla, to discover the Saudi culture and entertainment market

20 June 2023

Paris, June 19th, 2023 – Yesterday, Bpifrance launched the international mission “French Touch Saudi Arabia” dedicated to the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) sector, operated in partnership with Business France and the French Agency for the Development of AlUla (AFALULA). For five days, the sixteen selected companies will prospect the Saudi market to confirm their…

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