French Architect Appointed Designer of Oasis Agriculture Campus in AlUla

RCU has appointed French architect Francis Keré to design its oasis agriculture campus. SPA
RCU has appointed French architect Francis Keré to design its oasis agriculture campus. SPA
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French Architect Appointed Designer of Oasis Agriculture Campus in AlUla

RCU has appointed French architect Francis Keré to design its oasis agriculture campus. SPA
RCU has appointed French architect Francis Keré to design its oasis agriculture campus. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has appointed French architect Francis Keré to design its oasis agriculture campus, which seeks to improve work in the agricultural sector and support the development of agricultural technologies based on a comprehensive vision that aims to support economic development in AlUla.

Keré is an internationally renowned architect who was named the 2023 Praemium Imperiale laureate for architecture. He has won several international awards, including the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, for his excellence in designing projects in various countries, such as Burkina Faso, the US, Germany, Britain and Uganda.

The campus, which will be the first of its kind in the world, aims to preserve AlUla's heritage, restore historic buildings, foster a sustainable local economy, enable farmers to better manage and improve their businesses by integrating agricultural production with tourism, and build an intergenerational social network of farmers to ensure the exchange and preservation of local knowledge.

It seeks to create a space that offers a wide array of facilities, including an education center, a community center, incubator farms, and agritourism facilities.

RCU works to preserve AlUla’s unique identity and rich heritage, and make it a leading global destination for cultural and natural heritage.



Saudi Pavilion Officially Launched at Airshow China 2024

The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI.  SPA
The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI. SPA
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Saudi Pavilion Officially Launched at Airshow China 2024

The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI.  SPA
The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI. SPA

The Saudi pavilion has been officially launched at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2024), one of the world's largest aviation events taking place from November 12 to 17 in Zhuhai, China.
Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali participated in the launch of the Saudi pavilion, accompanied by Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman bin Ahmed Al-Harbi, and several officials, international investors, and decision makers in the aviation and space sectors, SPA reported.
Al-Ohali emphasized that "this strategic participation, occurring for the first time in China, aims to enhance the Kingdom's global presence in the military industries sector and to solidify its position as one of the fastest-growing economies among the G20 nations. Furthermore, it seeks to establish fruitful international partnerships to empower and develop the military industries sector, while also promoting the Kingdom's message of welcoming investors from around the world. Additionally, it aims to highlight the key objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 within the military sector."
The Saudi pavilion, organized by GAMI, showcases military products and equipment, particularly in the aviation sector. It highlights the latest developments and achievements of government entities and national companies specializing in military industries, as well as the efforts made to enhance national military manufacturing capabilities aimed to localize over 50% of government spending on military equipment and services by 2030.