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13/01/21 15:25 PM IST

Ancient AlUla region is building for the future

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The AlUla region is opening up and diversifying its economy in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programme.

Highlights
  • It will build a tourist economy, while improving quality of life for residents.
  • AlUla's development principles emphasize respect for landscape, culture and heritage.
  • For the past four years, Saudi Arabia has been realising its Vision 2030 reform programme – an ambitious plan to diversify the country’s economy, engage local communities, take pride in our heritage, and open up our society to the world
  • AlUla goals: establishing it as a global destination for culture, heritage and history, with tourism powering a diversified local economy.

Key fundamental priorities for sustainable development that respects AlUla’s natural and human heritage

  • Environment and heritage safeguarding
  • Sustainable settlement patterns
  • Development, growth and activation
  • Resilient infrastructure
Source: The Hindu

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