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Al-Baha Heritage Festival Concludes with Record Attendance

The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA
The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA
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Al-Baha Heritage Festival Concludes with Record Attendance

The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA
The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA

The heritage house festival, a highlight of Al-Baha summer festival, concluded after a successful 20-day run. The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Visitors got immersed in the region's rich heritage through a diverse range of activities, including traditional folklore performances, culinary demonstrations, and handcrafted goods, SPA reported.

Workshops on Arabic calligraphy, plastic arts, and poetry were also popular among attendees.
The festival featured a captivating mix of entertainment, with a poetry evening, theatrical performances, and live music adding to the festive atmosphere.

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Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Inaugurate Exhibition at Venice Biennale Architecture 2025

The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA
The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA
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Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Inaugurate Exhibition at Venice Biennale Architecture 2025

The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA
The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23. SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla has inaugurated the "Deep Surfaces: Architecture to Enhance the Visitor Experience of UNESCO Sites" exhibition, organized in partnership with UNESCO as part of the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025.

The exhibition is hosted at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, Italy, and will run through November 23.
The exhibition presents over 50 projects located in UNESCO-designated sites, including World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, and Global Geoparks. These projects range from new architectural developments and rehabilitated historic structures to small-scale interventions and facilities still under construction.
Visitors will explore how architecture contributes to heritage preservation, controls access, supports local economies, and fosters social inclusion. The exhibition also promotes the role of these sites as learning spaces for sustainable development and global citizenship, in response to complex contemporary challenges.
Among the highlights is Hegra, the ancient city in AlUla and the first Saudi site inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The exhibition showcases several initiatives focused on public engagement and safeguarding the site. It also emphasizes the collaboration between the Royal Commission for AlUla and UNESCO to establish a reference model for best practices as part of a broader partnership for heritage preservation and sustainable development.