Saudi investment in heritage tourism is starting to pay off

Among the kingdom’s biggest bets is the ancient desert region of AlUla, which has become a magnet for hikers, history buffs, art lovers and luxury travelers

Across Saudi Arabia, ancient sites filled with the remnants of mud-brick imperial palaces and rocky Nabatean tombs are coming back to life.

From Riyadh’s Diriyah royal district and storied Red Sea port of Jeddah to the desert region...

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