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Stars illuminate pilgrims’ paths across desert

Stars illuminate pilgrims’ paths across desert

  • Throughout history, stars have served as a primary navigational tool
  • They helped humankind determine direction and location on land and at sea by observing their positions alongside the sun and moon
By SPA ·
AlUla governorate is strengthening its position as a model for ecological restoration through its native plant nursery.

AlUla targets more than 500 local plant species by 2030

By Arab News ·
AlUla governorate is hosting an exhibition titled “Illuminating Discoveries — Uncovering the Layers of Dadan’s History.” (SPA)

AlUla exhibition unveils Dadan’s ancient legacy

By SPA ·
AlUla’s ancient capitals at Dadan and Jabal Ikmah are also a key attraction. (SPA)

AlUla in focus on World Heritage Day

By Arab News ·
AlUla is attracting global attention during International Dark Sky Week as a leading astrotourism destination. (SPA)

AlUla gains global attention for dark skies 

By SPA ·
Middle East tensions drive Saudi domestic tourism to double-digit growth

Middle East tensions drive Saudi domestic tourism to double-digit growth

By HUSSAM AL-OLAYAN AL-EQTISADIAH ·
Special AlUla jumps 27 places in Smart City Index 2026, ranks 85th globally

AlUla jumps 27 places in Smart City Index 2026, ranks 85th globally

By Rashid Hassan ·
AlUla shortlisted for ‘City of Film’ at 2026 Global Production Awards

AlUla shortlisted for ‘City of Film’ at 2026 Global Production Awards

By SPA ·
Saffron cultivation in AlUla supports crop diversification, economic growth photos

Saffron cultivation in AlUla supports crop diversification, economic growth

By Arab News ·
Saudi film sector gains ground with AlUla-led push photos

Saudi film sector gains ground with AlUla-led push

By Rahaf Jambi ·
AlUla Hayaku turns traditions into experience photos

AlUla Hayaku turns traditions into experience

By Nada Hameed ·
Qurh — the ancient trade city near AlUla with an early Islamic heritage

Qurh — the ancient trade city near AlUla with an early Islamic heritage

By Arab News ·
Over 4m trees in AlUla to enrich date markets

Over 4m trees in AlUla to enrich date markets

By Arab News ·

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