Al-'Ula

Introducing the first global campaign for AlUla - Forever Revitalizing

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Launching on 29 February 2024, the Forever Revitalizing campaign encapsulates the essence of AlUla, presenting a refreshing and authentic perspective crafted to captivate travellers worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Launching on 29 February 2024, the Forever Revitalizing campaign encapsulates the essence of AlUla, presenting a refreshing and authentic perspective crafted to captivate travellers worldwide.
  • Phillip Jones, Chief Tourism Officer at Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), added, "In just a few years, AlUla has established itself as a destination on the global traveller's wish list.
  • This film, available in various lengths and offered in multiple languages, serves as the vehicle that introduces Forever Revitalizing to the global audience.
  • Bruno Aveillan commented, "Every corner of AlUla is a wellspring of inspiration, and this essence is vividly captured in the hero film of the Forever Revitalizing' campaign.

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

Key Points: 
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

Key Points: 
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

TCS World Travel Debuts New "Deep Sleep" Private Jet Trip

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Monday, December 11, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TCS World Travel, the world's leading operator of private jet expeditions, today unveiled a new private jet itinerary offering the ultimate sleep-quality getaway. As the New Year approaches, many experts agree that one of the best things you can do for overall wellness it to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. A key recommendation for improved sleep is to make sure your sleeping area is both dark and silent. This all-encompassing 25-day customizable trip takes guests to remote destinations around the world, where they can get away from the overstimulation of everyday life and retreat to landscapes where silence and darkness are the norm, not the exception. Guests can follow their circadian rhythms in dark sky destinations with little to no outside light pollution and designated quiet ecosystems around the globe, visiting nine secluded locations to hone the habits that lead to improved sleep.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TCS World Travel , the world's leading operator of private jet expeditions, today unveiled a new private jet itinerary offering the ultimate sleep-quality getaway.
  • This can often impact our mental health, natural rhythms and overall wellbeing," said Shelley Cline, President of TCS World Travel.
  • TCS' new Deep Sleep journey transports guests by private jet to isolated havens around the world, from tropical paradises and Arctic lakes, to a remote desert and a private island, with immersive experiences, unforgettable sights and luxurious accommodations in each destination.
  • For more information please call TCS Private Custom Travel at 206-995-8655, email at [email protected] or visit TCSWorldTravel.com

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA'S ARABIAN LEOPARD CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME WELCOMES SEVEN NEW CUBS

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.
  • Firmly on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, the Arabian Leopard is classified as 'critically endangered'.
  • The birth of seven leopards comes as a major boost to the Conservation Breeding Programme, which saw three cubs born last year.
  • Abdulaziz Alenzy, RCU Breeding Centre Manager, said: "We are all delighted to see seven new Arabian Leopard cubs born safely and doing well at RCU's Conservation Breeding Programme.

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA'S ARABIAN LEOPARD CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME WELCOMES SEVEN NEW CUBS

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • The cubs were all born at RCU's Conservation Breeding Centre at Taif in Saudi Arabia.
  • Firmly on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, the Arabian Leopard is classified as 'critically endangered'.
  • The birth of seven leopards comes as a major boost to the Conservation Breeding Programme, which saw three cubs born last year.
  • Abdulaziz Alenzy, RCU Breeding Centre Manager, said: "We are all delighted to see seven new Arabian Leopard cubs born safely and doing well at RCU's Conservation Breeding Programme.

GIANT STONE 'HAND AXE' DISCOVERED IN ALULA SET TO REWRITE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE REGION

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.

Key Points: 
  • Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.
  • The team has been surveying a desert landscape to the south of AlUla, called the Qurh Plain, looking for evidence of human activity in antiquity.
  • This ambitious research programme is being conducted with the aim to further unlock the mysteries of antiquity in this region.
  • In September, the inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit showcased AlUla's position as a hub of archaeological activity.

GIANT STONE 'HAND AXE' DISCOVERED IN ALULA SET TO REWRITE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE REGION

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.

Key Points: 
  • Initial field assessment suggests that this giant artefact dates to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period and is over 200,000 years old.
  • The team has been surveying a desert landscape to the south of AlUla, called the Qurh Plain, looking for evidence of human activity in antiquity.
  • This ambitious research programme is being conducted with the aim to further unlock the mysteries of antiquity in this region.
  • In September, the inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit showcased AlUla's position as a hub of archaeological activity.

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA REVEALS WINNING DESIGN FOR ALULA'S NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL

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Monday, October 30, 2023

AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes

Key Points: 
  • AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has officially announced the winning design of the AlUla International Airport Terminal during the seventh annual Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, chosen from a competitive global bid.
  • Serving as an extraordinary gateway to AlUla, an iconic archaeological and cultural destination in the Kingdom, the new terminal embodies a blend of modernity, culture, and nature.
  • The terminal, offering high-end amenities including a luxurious 5-star hotel, spa, and an extensive range of retail outlets, aims to redefine the standards of international airport experiences.
  • Capturing the essence of AlUla from touchdown to take-off, the terminal is poised to be a cornerstone of every visitor's journey.

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA REVEALS WINNING DESIGN FOR ALULA'S NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 30, 2023

AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes

Key Points: 
  • AlUla International Airport Terminal is the result of a global design bid, representing an architectural marvel that merges with AlUla's distinctive landscapes
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has officially announced the winning design of the AlUla International Airport Terminal during the seventh annual Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, chosen from a competitive global bid.
  • Serving as an extraordinary gateway to AlUla, an iconic archaeological and cultural destination in the Kingdom, the new terminal embodies a blend of modernity, culture, and nature.
  • The terminal, offering high-end amenities including a luxurious 5-star hotel, spa, and an extensive range of retail outlets, aims to redefine the standards of international airport experiences.
  • Capturing the essence of AlUla from touchdown to take-off, the terminal is poised to be a cornerstone of every visitor's journey.