France hosts Exhibition of Saudi Arabia’s Wonder “Al-Ula”

Open-air museum; pre-eminent Al-Ula re-opens in October
Open-air museum; pre-eminent Al-Ula re-opens in October

France will host the exhibition of the SaudiArabia's wonder "Al-Ula" at the headquarters of the Arab WorldInstitute in the French capital Paris next week.

"The exhibition aims to introduce thegovernorate of Al-Ula and its beauty as well as unique natural andarcheological resources," President of the Arab World Institute and formerFrench Minister of Culture, Jack Lang told a press conference.

"In partnership with the Kingdom, theexhibition will allow visitors to discover the beauty of Al-Ula area and itsnatural diversity, as well as to learn about its history and civilizationswitnessed over 7,000 years through artistic works, paintings and archaeologicalsculptures," he added.

Jack Lang also hailed the efforts being made bythe Royal Commission for the Governorate of Al-Ula and the dynamism they aredealing with in order to introduce Al-Ola to the world.

The head of the Institute of the Arab World andthe former French Minister of Culture has lauded the close relations betweenthe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France at all levels, especially in thecultural field, which contribute to holding several cultural exhibitions inJeddah and the capital Riyadh, praising the Kingdom's decision to open itsdoors to tourists from around the world and launch e-tourist visa.

Lang also said that the exhibition"Al-Ula, Kingdom's Wonder" will allow tourists to discover thecultural, tourist and historical richness being enjoyed by the Kingdom.

He expressed deep thanks and appreciation tothe leadership of the Kingdom for its keenness and efforts made in this regard.

Lang concluded his speech by saying "Weare witnesses to the real changes that the Kingdom is experiencing in manyareas, including the empowerment of women, and the support and development ofnational talents in the cultural fields with all their outputs."

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