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31-01-2025
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Saudi Arabia's RCU, Italy Forge Stronger Cultural Heritage Ties
Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed agreements with Italy's Directorate-General of Museums and Pompeii Archaeological Park. These partnerships aim to strengthen cooperation in heritage preservation, archaeology, and museums, benefiting both nations. Historically, the ancient Incense Route connected these civilizations, fostering cultural exchange. Building upon this legacy, the new agreements encompass diverse fields, including archaeology, gastronomy, and architecture, enriching bilateral relations. Strategic Cultural Partnership Established In 2023, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Italian counterpart Gennaro Sangiuliano signed a strategic partnership agreement. This accord aims to enhance cultural exchange between the two nations, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration. Recently, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited AlUla, exploring cultural and historical landmarks, including Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This visit underscores the deepening cultural ties and shared commitment to heritage conservation. Shared Vision for Heritage Development RCU CEO Abeer Al Akel emphasized the profound historical depth shared by AlUla and Pompeii. She stated that both aspire to develop through international cooperation in heritage conservation, management, and global cultural promotion, aligning with efforts to enhance sustainable tourism. Al Akel highlighted that this partnership expands cooperation across multiple fields through expertise exchange. Both sides share a commitment to protecting cultural treasures for future generations, working together to design and develop new cultural assets and experiences. Short link : Post Views: 39
Asharq Al-Awsat
31-01-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia's RCU Signs Partnerships with Italian Institutions on Cultural Heritage Cooperation
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed new partnership agreements with the Directorate-General of Museums of Italy and the Pompeii Archaeological Park, aimed at further strengthening cooperation in the fields of heritage preservation, archaeology, and museums. The partnerships are built on a long-standing history of collaboration and expertise exchange, rooted in the ancient Incense Route that once connected the two civilizations. The partnerships cover a wide range of cooperation in various fields, including archaeology, gastronomy, and architecture. In 2023, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his Italian counterpart Gennaro Sangiuliano signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cultural exchange between the two nations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently visited AlUla, where she and her delegation explored several cultural and historical landmarks, including Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. "AlUla and Pompeii share a profound historical depth, and together, we aspire to develop them through international cooperation in heritage conservation, management, and global cultural promotion—aligning with our ambitious efforts to enhance sustainable tourism," said RCU CEO Abeer Al Akel. She also said that this partnership expands cooperation across multiple fields through expertise exchange and a shared commitment to protecting cultural treasures for future generations, adding that both sides will work together to design and develop new cultural assets and experiences.
