About RCU
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RCU was established to protect and safeguard AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west Saudi Arabia. RCU is embarking on a long-term plan to develop and deliver a sensitive, sustainable transformation of the region, reaffirming it as one of the country’s most important archaeological and cultural destinations and preparing it to welcome visitors from around the world.
RCU’s development work in AlUla encompasses a broad range of initiatives across archaeology, tourism, culture, education, and the arts, reflecting the ambitious commitment to cultivating tourism and leisure in Saudi Arabia, outlined in Vision 2030.
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Stay connected with the latest news, stories, and highlights from the Royal Commission for AlUla. From groundbreaking developments to cultural events, get an inside look at everything happening in the region.
RCU and Henan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration have signed a strategic partnership on cultural collaboration and heritage preservation as RCU builds its global partnership network and deepens Saudi ties with China.
RCU, the cultural custodian of northwest Arabia, has launched a new, inclusive heritage conservation campaign that aims to deepen and enrich the public’s knowledge, awareness, and desire to protect and uplift AlUla’s ancient history.
Following the United Nations declaration of the first International Day of the Arabian Leopard, on 10 February the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) continues to expand its long-term mission to safeguard the ‘Critically Endangered’ Big Cat species from the physical world into the virtual.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has expanded its gaming initiative with Quest for Hope, centred on conservation of the Arabian Leopard.
AlUla and Saudi Arabia’s long-standing ties with France, and some of the European nation’s leading institutions, have been further strengthened with the signing of a new far-reaching partnership agreement between Paris-based Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU).
The 'AlUla, Wonder of Arabia' exhibition held its grand opening ceremony today at the Meridian Gate - West Wing in the Palace Museum, at Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forbidden City.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Day Month Year: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will once again attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, taking place in Davos, Switzerland, from 15-19 January.
The Royal Commission for AlUla’s (RCU) strengthened and expanded its longstanding cultural, heritage, and tourism ties with China during two major global cultural forums.
Ground-breaking archaeological research in AlUla County in north-west Saudi Arabia has published the first comprehensive description and analysis of a long-term dwelling type identified in the region during the Neolithic period.
Camel sports enthusiasts, teams, and owners, from the across the region to travel to AlUla for the first edition of these new competitions, each featuring multi-million SAR prize pools
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a new strategic partnership with leading Argentine polo team, La Dolfina, that will greatly empower and expand AlUla’s developing status as the number one destination for desert polo among other heritage and equestrian sports.
AlUla’s digital transformation and the Royal Commission for AlUla’s (RCU) tech-based development strategies are being shared with industry leaders, innovators, and investors at this year’s LEAP conference.
First batch of 50 students will be offered specialised training at diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree level
Half a million trees and shrubs planted in Sharaan Nature Reserve in support of long-term, Kingdom-wide efforts to plant 10 billion trees
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is participating in the Saudi Media Forum 2025, held in Riyadh from February 19-21, under the theme: "Media in an Evolving World”. This forum gathers leading experts and specialists to discuss the future of media, showcasing its latest developments and digital transformations, and empowering innovators to exchange ideas and experiences.
The Instagram Creators Summit is set to take place in the historic destination of AlUla from 20th to 22nd April, marking the first-ever event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa.
In a milestone agreement that reinforces AlUla’s position as a global logistics hub in north-west Saudi Arabia, the Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a partnership with Alliance Aviation Arabia, in the presence of His Excellency Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has lifted the suspension on land sales, purchases and related real estate transactions in selected areas of central and southern AlUla. This important step reinforces RCU’s commitment of placing people at the heart of development and creates a more attractive environment for urban investment and sustainable economic growth across AlUla.
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This service allows submitting a request to issue a building permit or a fencing license.
Read moreThrough this service, you can enhance the continuity of your commercial business, as this service enables you to renew your commercial license, and you can also renew it with the modification of the license data.
Read moreThis service allows the Beneficiary to apply for a survey report and he/she can follow up on the request via RCU platform
Read moreThrough this service, you can start practicing a commercial business by issuing a commercial activity license for the following activities, for example, but not limited to a business license, environmental licenses, an industrial company license, a medical company license, a food company license, a tourism company license, Professional establishment license in addition to the safety permit issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense for all commercial
Read moreA service that enables the beneficiary to submit a request to issue an event residence permit to the event organizer, as well as the location of the event and the duration of the event.
Read moreTo enhance the continuity and expansion of the commercial business of the beneficiaries through this service, the commercial license data can be amended by increasing the area of the shop or modifying the commercial activity and others.
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A service is allowing the beneficiary to add a previous paper building permit to the list of registered permits on the RCU platform, so that it becomes available later for the beneficiary to use when applying for related sub-services.
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A service that allows the beneficiary to submit a request to correct license data and send it to the licensing supervisor in the municipality/secretariat for approval or rejection
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A service that allows the beneficiary to issue a renewal of his building permit.
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This service allows the beneficiary to add, modify and delete building components in his license.
Read moreThe service issues a “technical report” based on the current building’s condition and clarifies if there is an modifications/additions different from the building’s construction permit or as just reporting the current building condition if there is no exist building permit.
Read moreA service that allows beneficiaries to issue occupancy for existing buildings "construction completion".
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The process of restoring a building to its previous good condition through technical repair to address one or more defects in the building in order to sustain it, without adding a new component or changing the structural elements of the building.
Read moreA procedure that issues a site preparation license to allow the beneficiary to prepare and prepare the site before the construction process.
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This service allows the beneficiary to issue a building rectification license.
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This service allows the Issuing a sales outlet license inside an approved market for those who own private properties for individuals or the productive business sector, which facilitates the process of issuing the license electronically.
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A service that enables the Saudi citizen beneficiary to submit a request to renew a site reservation for a mobile vehicle license (a site within a municipal incubator, a track in the municipality).
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Through this service, you can enhance the continuity of businesses for individuals/Entity, as this service enables you to renew your mobile cart license.
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This service allows the beneficiary to issue a permit to demolish a building
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Through this service, you can start doing business for individuals/Entity by issuing a mobile cart license without the need for a commercial registry.
Read moreIssuing a permit to provide tobacco products on a valid commercial license for establishments licensed for some commercial activities that are permitted to practice the service of providing tobacco products.
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A service that enables the Saudi citizen beneficiary to submit a request to cancel the reservation of a site for a mobile vehicle license (a site within a municipal incubator, a track in the municipality).
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This service allows the Renewing a temporary license for a mobile store sales outlet for those who own private properties for individuals or the productive business sector, which facilitates the process of issuing the license electronically.
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To enhance the continuity and expansion of the business of the beneficiaries through this service, the license data can be modified by modifying the tracks and so on.
Read moreThrough this service, the beneficiary can increase the working hours of the establishment by issuing a permit to open the shop for 24 hours and linking it to the commercial activity license.
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A service to cancel a temporary license for a mobile shop outlet.
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A service that enables the Saudi citizen beneficiary to submit for individual or entities a request to amend the reservation of a location for a mobile vehicle license (a location within a municipal incubator, a track in the municipality.)
Read moreAt the stage of terminating the practice of commercial business, the beneficiary must cancel his/ her commercial license associated with the facility, and through this service, you can cancel the license for the following activities, for example, but not limited to: A business license, environment licenses, an industrial company license, a medical company license, a food company license, a tourism company license, and a professional institution license. etc.
Read moreThrough this service, the beneficiary can cancel the permit to provide tobacco products before the expiry of the permit period.
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A service that enables the Saudi citizen beneficiary to submit a request to cancel the reservation of a site for a mobile vehicle license (a site within a municipal incubator, a track in the municipality).
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A service that enables the Saudi male/female beneficiary to submit a request to reserve a site for a mobile cart license (a site inside a municipal incubator, a track in the municipality).
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This service allows the Modifying a sales outlet license inside an approved market for those who own private properties for individuals or the productive business sector, which facilitates the process of issuing the license electronically.
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This service allows the issuance of agricultural records for those who own private properties or rural agricultural sites for individuals or the productive business sector, which facilitates the process of issuing the record electronically.
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An electronic service that allows citizens to submit a request for a veterinary doctor's visit, which is approved by the veterinary unit affiliated with the health card. The citizen is then notified about the status of the request.
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This service enables investors to apply for a Construction license for plant wealth projects. for individuals (citizens who have an agricultural record) and Companies (the service is available to those with a commercial register)
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This service allows beneficiaries (individuals - government agencies - companies) and residents of remote areas to apply for a license to drill a tubular or manual well
Read moreThis service allows citizens to request the issuance of a Breeder Register.
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This service enables investors to apply for a Construction license for plant wealth projects Individuals (citizens who have an agricultural record) and Companies (the service is available to those with a commercial register)
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This service enables individual investors and companies to expand the operational licenses for flower projects, ornamental plants, and nurseries.Individuals (Citizen) who has agriculture record and Companies who have a commercial record and agriculture record.
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This service allows the agricultural record owner to adding a tenant and defining his data to the farm’s agricultural record after it is issued. After the end of the service, a new agricultural record will be issued with the same old number and the tenant’s name field will be updated in the template.
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An electronic service that allows the citizen, after obtaining breeder register, to print a veterinary certificate.
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This service allows registered citizens who possess electronic veterinary health cards to request an appointment for a visit to the veterinary clinic for surgical procedures, consultations, or veterinary awareness and education, if they wish to visit a specific veterinary clinic outside the administrative jurisdiction of the livestock site.
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This service enables Individual/Entity to cancel the operational licenses for flower projects, ornamental plants, and nurseries
Read moreThis service allows the Renew of agricultural records for those who has agricultural record for private properties or rural agricultural sites for individuals or the productive business sector, which facilitates the process of renewing the record electronically.
Read moreEnable users to raise an application for Tourist Accommodation Facilities License . This License is required by individuals and investors to request the ability to operate a Tourist Facility within AlUla.
Read moreThe aim of the "Hospitality Tourist Accommodation Facilities License- Renew License" service is to enable individuals and investors to renew their existing Tourist Accommodation Facilities Licenses in AlUla, ensuring that these facilities meet the evolving standards and regulations for hospitality and tourism in the region.
Read moreEnable users to raise the Application for to Change Tour operator License Location Information in the City of AlUla. This Permit is required by individuals and investors to Application the for the location Change Tour operator License Location Information in the City of AlUla
Read moreThis service enables individuals and investors to change the brand name for a Tour Operator license within AlUla
Read moreFacilitate the process of changing the brand name associated with a Travel Agent License, providing individuals and investors with a straightforward and compliant method to change the brand name for a Travel Agent license within AlUla.
Read moreThis request is required by investors to update information for an existing Travel Agent License within AlUla.
Read moreEnable individuals and investors to raise a request to renew the Travel Agent License in the City of AlUla.
Read moreEnables individuals and investors to apply for the cancellation of an existing Travel Agent License. This service aims to ensure that individuals and investors can officially conclude their license
Read moreThis service is required by investors to change the brand name for a Tourist Accommodation Booking Office license within AlUla
Read moreThis service is required by investors to change the brand name for a Tourist Accommodation Booking Office license within AlUla
Read moreThis service enables investors to Renew Tourist Hospitality Booking Office License within AlUla.
Read moreEfficiently facilitate the cancellation process for Hospitality Tourist Accommodation Facilities Licenses, providing a straightforward and compliant method for establishments to conclude their licensing agreements. This service aims to simplify the cancellation procedure, ensuring seamless navigation for individuals and investers while upholding regulatory compliance within the Tourist accommodation and hospitality sector.
Read moreThis License is required by individuals and investors to operate as a Tour Operator in the City of AlUla.
Read moreThis service is required by individuals to request a Tour Guide license cancellation within RCU area
Read moreEnable users to raise an application to change the Travel Agent License Location Information for an existing license in the City of AlUla.
Read moreEnable users to raise the Application for the License of Renewal of Tour Guide License which is required by individuals. This License is required by individuals to operate as a Tour Guide within RCU area. (Alula)
Read moreEnable licensed tour guides to raise the application to ‘Add Language’ to an existing ‘Tour Guide’ license within Alula.
Read moreThis service enables investors to update tourist hospitality booking office License Information within AlUla
Read moreThis request is required by individuals and investors to update the Tourist Accommodation Facilities License Information within Al Ula.
Read moreThis service enables investors to cancel a Tourist Accommodation Booking Office license within AlUla
Read moreThis service is required by individuals to Add Category to an existing Tour Guide license within RCU area (Alula).
Read moreEnable users to raise an application to change the brand name of the accommodation facility in the license.This License is required by individuals and investors to operate a Tourist Facility within AlUla
Read moreThis service is required by individuals and investors to request a Tour Operator License cancellation
Read moreFacilitate the renewal of Tour Operator Licenses, offering tour operators an efficient and compliant process to extend their licensing, ensuring their continued adherence to regulatory standards and the uninterrupted provision of high-quality tour services.
Read moreEnable users to raise an application for Private Hospitality Tourist Accommodation Facilities.
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This service allows registered citizens with electronic veterinary health cards to request an appointment for the vaccination of their livestock according to the preventive program followed in the kingdom.
Read moreservice is to enable individuals and investors to amend the classification of their existing Tourist Accommodation Licenses in Al Ula, ensuring that these facilities meet the evolving standards and regulations for hospitality and tourism in the region.
Read moreThis service enables investors to update the information for an existing Tour Operator License within AlUla
Read moreLive entertainment shows take place at a specific place and time for entertainment and include the independent shows with limited attendance or accompanying events authorized by other governmental bodies or shows held in shopping centers.
Read moreThis service is to facilitate for the investor applying for Amusement Park License; in Al Ula Amusement self-contained places with diverse areas and facilities, open picnic areas, various entertainment games: the mechanical, aquatic, electronic, electrical, technical, or kinetic games, including cities based on a special theme (such as cartoon characters, movies, or animals).
Read moreThis service is to facilitate for the investor applying for Recreational facilities operation License; in addition to applying for other related application types such as Renewing the obtained license, modifying or cancelling it if needed. A most common example is the company that its role is to operate an amusement park or an entertainment center or other entertainment organizations
Read moreThis License is required by individuals and investors for applying for a “Ticket Provider” License; in addition to applying for other related application types if needed.
Read moreThis service is to facilitate for the investor applying for Crowd management Accreditation, in addition to applying for other related application types such as Renewing the obtained license, modifying or cancelling it if needed.
Read moreLive entertainment shows held in restaurants and cafes. They include musical and instrumental performances, concerts, and stand-up comedy shows.
Read moreEntertainment events taking place at a specific time and place with the participation or the attendance of an audience, including entertainment shows or activities. The types of events include: live performances, festivals, entertainment exhibitions, theatrical performances, and entertainment activities.
Read moreManaging, undertaking and developing talents that may present entertainment shows in events, live shows or entertainment venues. Its activities include the coordination with artists, talents, actors and performers to present their shows in Licensed public or private events.
Read moreThis service is to facilitate for the investor applying for issuing new Entertainment center License; most common example is FCEs (Family entertainment centers).
Read moreThis License is required by investors to operate as a Tourist Accommodation Booking Office in the City of AlUla.
Read moreEnable users to raise the request for to operate as a Travel Agent. This Permit is required by individuals and investors to request operate as a Travel Agent in the City of AlUla.
Read morehe Whistleblowing Channels are considered as a secure way for reporting, where the reporter’s identity and information shall remain confidential.
Read moreAlUla Museum Library contains over 2,000 books and journals covering archaeology, heritage, nature, history, agriculture, and arts, and other sciences. It is the basic reference library for beneficiaries of AlUla, Tayma and Khaybar. Material is available in Arabic and English, Some materials in French. Staff are available in the library to help serve researchers and visitors.
Read moreThe Royal Commission for Al-Ula aims to launch a partnership between RCU and the local investors in the region by providing housing units in line with the technical and construction standards set by the Royal Commission for Al-Ula.
Read moreDownload the guidelines that have been developed to help citizens and their appointed architects to design and renovate buildings
Read moreAn educational program that provides qualitative opportunities for the sons and daughters of AlUla
Read moreContact the RCU scholarship team for any inquiry, complaints or suggestions
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