ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – Situated in the heart of Old Town here, Dar Tantora Hotel offers guests a chance to step back in time. Housed in beautifully restored mudbrick buildings, the hotel is imbued with the region's rich history and culture. The Old Town, with its origins going back over...
Date palm cultivation in AlUla sees increased productivity
AlUla, Saudi Arabia - Date palm cultivation in AlUla governorate has witnessed a significant increase in productivity this year, with production surpassing 90,000 tons of dates annually. The governorate boasts more than 2 million date palm trees, and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is actively engaged in expanding the...
Royal Commission for AlUla chief held for abuse of power, money laundering: report
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla, Eng. Amr Al-Madani, has been arrested on charges of misusing authority and money laundering involving SR206 million ($55 milion). The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) reported the arrest, stating that Al-Madani's partners in a company were also apprehended....RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital solutions by signing two new agreements with global tech leaders Artefact and Dassault Systèmes. Announced at the seventh annual Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the agreements are focused on the...
