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Saudi’s Al-Sayahid Desert Retreats in High Demand during King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

Al-Sayahid Desert retreats in Saudi Arabia are experiencing a significant increase in demand during the ongoing King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)
Al-Sayahid Desert retreats in Saudi Arabia are experiencing a significant increase in demand during the ongoing King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)
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Saudi’s Al-Sayahid Desert Retreats in High Demand during King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

Al-Sayahid Desert retreats in Saudi Arabia are experiencing a significant increase in demand during the ongoing King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)
Al-Sayahid Desert retreats in Saudi Arabia are experiencing a significant increase in demand during the ongoing King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)

Tents and hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Sayahid area, currently hosting the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, have reached full occupancy in the past few days due to increased demand driven by the pleasant weather and enhanced charm brought by rainfall, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
The festival's diverse events and associated activities have spurred a surge in the rental of tents and mobile rooms, which are now offering services akin to those of desert resort hotels.
Habish al-Habish, a camp renter interviewed by an SPA reporter, said there has been a significant increase in tent occupancy over the weekend, exceeding 100%. He highlighted the range of accommodation options available in the festival area, from standard rooms to desert resorts offering extensive services and organizing family events tailored to the region's ambiance.
The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is a major global event that brings together camel enthusiasts and owners, showcases the heritage of the Arabian Peninsula, and emphasizes the cultural importance of camels in the Kingdom, reflecting Saudi pride in heritage, and the special significance of camels to the Saudi culture.

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Royal Commission for AlUla, China’s Dunhuang Academy Partner to Enhance Heritage Conservation, Cultural Exchange

RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
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Royal Commission for AlUla, China’s Dunhuang Academy Partner to Enhance Heritage Conservation, Cultural Exchange

RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and Dunhuang Academy​ have signed a strategic partnership to expand cultural, touristic, and heritage collaborations between Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China.
According to an RCU press release issued on Wednesday, the partnership represents a pivotal milestone in Saudi-Chinese relations, bringing together Dunhuang Academy's eight decades of expertise in heritage research and cultural conservation with RCU's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of AlUla.
The Dunhuang Academy is responsible for the management of the Magao Grottoes, a complex of 735 Buddhist caves in Gansu Province classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The Mogao Grottoes are renowned for their exquisite murals and sculptures, representing a fusion of cultural influences along the ancient Silk Road.
"The new agreement unites RCU and Dunhuang Academy as custodians of unique heritage, history, and tradition," said the release.
Dunhuang Academy’s legacy of safeguarding the Magao Grottoes has consistently earned praise from international institutions such as UNESCO, the World Bank, as well as the Chinese government, SPA reported.
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. They will also collaborate on hosting academic exhibitions and initiating exchange programs between staff and scholars from both institutions.
RCU VP of Strategic Partnerships Silvia Barbone said: “China and Saudi Arabia share a long and storied legacy that has united people and places across vast distances and through millennia. Today, our efforts within the global heritage space are empowered by successful collaborations with leading institutions and landmark destinations.”
The partnership follows the Saudi Travel Expo launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority, in which AlUla featured prominently. The exhibit was held in Beijing’s Tian Tan Garden, showcasing AlUla’s natural and cultural heritage.