Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA
This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA
This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed an agreement with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Asian Art to foster knowledge exchange and raise global awareness of the northern Arabian Peninsula's cultural heritage and ancient civilizations.

The agreement encompasses joint research projects in art conservation, history, archaeology, and scientific studies. It also includes collaborative exhibitions, artifact exchanges, and museum research, contributing to the professional development of staff at both entities.

This agreement is part of the commission's strategy to position AlUla as a global hub for heritage and culture while driving economic development. It is all within a shared commitment to preserving, promoting, and celebrating cultural heritage.



Third ‘Al-Dar Festival’ Celebrates Artisans in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha

The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA
The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA
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Third ‘Al-Dar Festival’ Celebrates Artisans in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha

The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA
The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work - SPA

The third edition of Al-Dar Festival continues in Al Mousa Heritage Village in Al-Baha Region, offering vibrant cultural experiences that revive folk heritage and promote community participation.

The festival stands out as a major attraction in Al-Baha Summer 2025 events, drawing visitors and vacationers from across the Kingdom, SPA reported.

More than 17 artisans are showcasing their handmade crafts directly for visitors, alongside the “Al-Dar” crafts exhibition, which features products by over 50 artisans and handicraft makers.

The exhibition operates within a direct support and marketing framework aimed at empowering participants and promoting the sustainability of their work.

Al Mousa Heritage Village, which includes 32 traditional homes, welcomes festivalgoers daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. across more than 15 different sections, including handicrafts, productive families, live cooking, a children’s theater, traditional Ardah performances, the Sand House, and games inspired by the region’s heritage.