RCU prepared the annual report to meet the requirements of the Council of Ministers’ Law. In its preparation, RCU adhered to a detailed methodology to ensure the fulfillment of the specified standards. Coordination among all sectors and departments within RCU was facilitated by the Organizational Excellence Department, and with the support of senior management.
Within this report, RCU highlighted its most notable achievements during 2023, aiming to develop and enhance the targeted sectors in AlUla, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
In addition to showing the challenges RCU has faced, and the proposed solutions to overcome obstacles and enhance workflow, RCU outlined its aspirations for the prosperity of AlUla by aligning with the stages of implementing its strategy. This strategy aims to build a luxurious identity for AlUla, unleash its competitive advantages, develop its capabilities, and enhance its capacity.
The strategy plan for the year 2024 is anchored on clear priorities within its seven strategic pillars, ensuring focused business trajectory and attainment of objectives. This includes enhancing the tourism assets of AlUla, developing its offerings, and increasing visitor numbers. Additionally, it aims at activating the cultural heritage of AlUla and enhancing its global presence. RCU also seeks to preserve the environmental systems and biodiversity while empowering the local community to ensure prosperity and economic development. Furthermore, RCU focuses on developing major plans for AlUla and achieving urban and architectural transformation, in addition to RCU’s commitment to enhancing safety, infrastructure development, and improving the quality of life in AlUla.
Finally, ensuring operational efficiency, talent management, and achieving excellence globally; which will be realized through the concerted efforts of the national workforce and international expertise within RCU, where their endeavor involves implementing a precise and sustainable plan that considers the cultural, economic, and heritage development in AlUla, all under the generous and continuous support of the wise leadership.