Saudi ICOMOS and The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) are pleased to announce the AlUla International Symposium on Sustainable Conservation of Rupestrian Heritage Sites, to be held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, on 25–27 November 2025.

AlUla has been chosen as the venue due to its exceptional rupestrian heritage, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hegra, home to monumental Nabatean tombs carved into sandstone cliffs, as well as the ancient cities of Dadan and Lihyan at Khuraybah, and the rock art and inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah.

This symposium will serve as a global platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to exchange insights on conservation strategies, geo-hazard mitigation, and climate-resilient restoration practices.