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AlUla has won the gold award in the category of responsible tourism with a positive impact on nature at the International Responsible Tourism Awards 2026; in recognition of its approach that places nature at the heart of tourism development and preserves ecosystems.

Developing Responsible and Sustainable Tourism

This recognition coincides with World Tourism Day and reflects AlUla's efforts in developing responsible and sustainable tourism. It has dedicated more than half of its area, approximately 22,561 square kilometers, as natural reserves, along with planting over 500,000 local trees and releasing more than 1,500 animals into the wild. Efforts to restore ecosystems also included rehabilitating over 74,000 hectares in the Sharaan Nature Reserve and supporting local plants, desert habitats, and oases. AlUla is home to more than 500 documented species of plants, as well as heritage sites, most notably Al-Hijr, the first Saudi site listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.