The inaugural Desert X AlUla in Saudi Arabia has announced its 14 artist lineup, but activists (and some board members) are already speaking out.
Desert X Al Ula announces participating artists for its site-response exhibition in Saudi Arabia; The National
The first desert biennial in the kingdom will feature 14 large-scale site-specific works by various artists
Source: Desert X Al Ula announces participating artists for its site-response exhibition in Saudi Arabia
Desert X AlUla—the inaugural art biennial in a historic Saudi Arabian valley—announces participants; Gareth Harris; Art Newspaper
Global interest rising in Saudi tourism – survey; Sam Bridge; Arab Business
YouGov research, which surveyed 9,521 people across the US, China and five key markets in Europe, reveals a growing interest in visiting the Gulf kingdom…
Global interest in Saudi tourism ’on the rise’; Trade Arabia
Tourism interest in Saudi Arabia is on the rise from around the world, with one in five tourists more likely to visit the kingdom for a vacation now than five years ago, said market research and data analytics firm YouGov.
The Royal Commission for AlUla Launches Its Second Winter at Tantora Festival of Culture, Heritage and Celebration in Saudi Arabia; Aetos Wire
The Royal Commission for AlUla Launches Its Second Winter at Tantora Festival of Culture, Heritage and Celebration in Saudi Arabia…
Hegra and AlUla: Rebirth of Arabia’s ancient crossroads; Zawya
AlUla is full of archaeological treasures from the Dadanite, Nabataean, Roman and Islamic civilizations…
Source: Hegra and AlUla: Rebirth of Arabia’s ancient crossroads
Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee; KAWA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was elected for the first time on Wednesday to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The announcement comes one week after the election of the Kingdom to the Executive Council of the UN Heritage Body for the period 2019 to 2023.
Source: Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee – KAWA
Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman elected to Unesco’s world heritage committee; Emma Day; The National
The regional nations now form part of the governing body that has the final say on what will be added to the World Heritage List…
Source: Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman elected to Unesco’s world heritage committee
Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s world heritage committee; Arab News
Saudi Arabia was elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the first time on Wednesday. The announcement comes a week after the Kingdom was elected to the UN heritage body’s executive…
Source: Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s world heritage committee
Saudi Arabia, largely kept secret to outsiders, opened to tourists last month. This is what it’s like vacationing there now; Sophia Ankel; Insider
Visitors to the Middle Eastern country can camp on 1000-feet cliffs or snorkel along untouched coral reefs.
Vision 2030 only the start of tourism drive, Saudi official says; Jamie Prentis; The National
The Kingdom is targeting 100 million visits by 2030 as it seeks to diversify its economy…
Source: Vision 2030 only the start of tourism drive, Saudi official says
Hotel giant Accor inks deal for Saudi tented resort; Sam Bridge; Arabian Business
Accor has signed a landmark agreement to debut MGallery, its boutique brand, in Saudi Arabia’s premier heritage destination, Al Ula…
Stop Everything: Saudi Arabia Is Getting Its Own Coachella; Milli Midwood; Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
Almosafer unveils packages for ‘Winter at Tantora’; Trade Arabia
Almosafer, the flagship brand of Seera Group’s Consumer Travel Business Unit, has unveiled a host of event packages designed for fans preparing to attend the second season of “Winter at Tantora” between December 19 and March 7.
An unfiltered guide to getting around in Saudi Arabia (as a foreigner); Rachel Graham; Euronews
Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to tourism. Rachel Graham is here to give you the lowdown on what it’s really like.
Source: Euronews Living | An unfiltered guide to getting around in Saudi Arabia (as a foreigner)
Desert X Funder Pulls Out in Protest of Saudi Collaboration; Hyperallegic
The Los Angeles Times reported that the MaddocksBrown Foundation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that was one of Desert X’s early donors, announced that it will withdraw funding from the organization.
Source: Desert X Funder Pulls Out in Protest of Saudi Collaboration
Saudi Arabia’s historical sites are every bit as splendid as their better-known neighbours; Timothy Power; The National
Tourists are already beginning to discover the archaeological treasures that form a rich heritage, just weeks after a new visit visa was introduced…
Source: Saudi Arabia’s historical sites are every bit as splendid as their better-known neighbours
Coachella art biennial Desert X heads to Saudi Arabia; Gulf News
The exhibition consists of large-scale site-specific works staged across Coachella…
Source: Coachella art biennial Desert X heads to Saudi Arabia
Three Desert X Board Members Resign in Protest of Saudi Collaboration; Hakim Bishara; HyperAllergic
Ed Ruscha, Yael Lipschutz, and Tristan Milanovich say the Saudi government’s violations of human rights and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi prompted their resignations.
Source: Three Desert X Board Members Resign in Protest of Saudi Collaboration
