Riyadh: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in collaboration with the Saudi National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Saudi ICOMOS), successfully organized an international symposium in AlUla under the title 'Regenerative Heritage: A 360° Perspective for Sustainable Futures.'
According to Saudi Press Agency, this qualitative step aligns with RCU's vision for a more balanced future that integrates authenticity and integrity values with comprehensive, sustainable development, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The symposium brought together local and international experts to discuss the role of heritage as an active agent in comprehensive sustainable development. It highlighted the concept of regenerative heritage, which connects both in a human-centric manner. The event gathered prominent local and international experts in the fields of heritage, sustainability, and innovation to discuss heritage's role as an effective driver of economic, societal, and environmental development.
It highlighted the concept of regenerative heritage as an integrated framework that links culture, nature, and technology to achieve balance and sustainability. The event also reviewed global case studies with a focus on AlUla, emphasizing the importance of research and institutional collaboration to support sustainability efforts.
This international symposium served as a key platform for reviewing and discussing global models and pioneering experiences in integrating heritage with innovative approaches and solutions. Examples of these technologies and methodologies were showcased in an accompanying exhibition.
The sessions reviewed insights and proposals for deepening global research and institutional cooperation in the fields of heritage and sustainable development. The symposium concluded with a number of recommendations calling for the promotion of regenerative heritage as a fundamental pillar within comprehensive sustainable development plans. It also called for solidifying AlUla's position as a global destination for research and collaboration in the preservation of cultural legacy.
The symposium concluded by emphasizing the necessity of adopting a regenerative approach in the management and conservation of cultural heritage in AlUla, while maintaining balance.
These outcomes are consistent with the AlUla vision, which aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, positioning culture and heritage as essential cornerstones for building a more sustainable and prosperous future.