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Arab News
3 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Hackathon to drive innovation in AlUla tourism
RIYADH: Vibes AlUla, an entrepreneurship and innovation hub launched in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, has opened registration for a sustainable tourism hackathon, set for Aug. 10 to 12. The hackathon is aimed at empowering national talent and fostering innovative solutions to support AlUla's tourism sector, according to a Saudi Press Agency report. Participants will benefit from a comprehensive training program, including specialized workshops, mentoring sessions, and expert guidance in innovation, tourism, and entrepreneurship. AlUla residents are invited to contribute projects that showcase the region's environmental and cultural richness while promoting a more sustainable and resilient tourism ecosystem. Vibes AlUla recently hosted the closing event of the AlUla Entrepreneurs Incubator Program, attended by public and private sector representatives, as well as entrepreneurs and innovators. Participants showcased a range of startup projects developed by local entrepreneurs, focusing mainly on the film and tourism industries. These projects contribute to economic diversification and align with AlUla's vision for a sustainable creative economy, the SPA reported. As one of the Kingdom's leading tourism destinations, AlUla offers unique natural and historical assets, making it an ideal hub for entrepreneurial ventures and high-quality investment in tourism and creative sectors, the report added.
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-04-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Vibes AlUla Opens Registration for AlUla Rowad Camp for Artisans
Vibes AlUla has opened registration for its AlUla Rowad Camp, tailored for artisans and creatives in the fields of arts and handicrafts, SPA reported. The announcement came in conjunction with the Year of Handicrafts 2025, which aims to highlight the national craft heritage and boost its role in economic and cultural development. Held in AlUla Governorate from April 13 to 21, the boot camp offers participants an intensive training program led by experts. It aims to empower artisans to transform their creative skills into sustainable entrepreneurial ventures. The camp presents a valuable opportunity to refine skills, build professional networks, and confidently enter the labor market with enhanced expertise and a clear vision. Vibes AlUla, an entrepreneurial platform established in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, empowers the region's entrepreneurship ecosystem through consultations, training, and specialized services, as well as joint workspaces. It also seeks to inspire and support entrepreneurs in building sustainable ventures by connecting them with national networks.
