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Contemporary art in AlUla is considered key as a symbol of Saudi Arabia’s much-touted liberalization and growing activity in the art market.

A new permanent art display has been announced for AlUla with the first five artworks spread out across the 65 sq km Wadi AlFann in Saudi Arabia…

The Royal Commision for AlUla reveals plans for Wadi AlFann, meaning ‘Valley of the Arts’, an awe-inspiring new global cultural destination

These initial five works will be completed and unveiled by 2024, marking the start of a continued program of commissions, with more artists and activities to be announced.

The Royal Commission for AlUla has revealed plans for Wadi AlFann (Valley of the Arts), an awe-inspiring new global cultural destination for contemporary art, where era-defining works by top artists from around the world will be permanently placed.

Also opening this year is a 77-key Banyan Tree resort, the first of the Accor brand to open in Saudi Arabia. Jones says the resort, which offers luxury tented villas, will be "five-star-plus with resort style pools, and some spas and some amazing restaurants". Other hotels scheduled to open include three Aman Resorts, one a luxury tented camp, another a desert ranch-style hotel and the third one of the hotels groups new conscious mindset Janu hotels. Other new hotels will be announced over the...