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British explorer reaches AlUla on historic trek

British explorer reaches AlUla on historic trek
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British explorer and television presenter Alice Morrison is embarking on a historic adventure to cross the Kingdom on foot. (SPA)
British explorer reaches AlUla on historic trek
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This leg of Morrison’s trip marks the halfway point of the first phase of her five-month journey, which began on Jan. 1. (SPA)
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Updated 29 January 2025

British explorer reaches AlUla on historic trek

British explorer reaches AlUla on historic trek

RIYADH:  British explorer and television presenter Alice Morrison, who is embarking on a historic adventure to cross the Kingdom on foot from the far north to the far south, has arrived in AlUla.

This leg of the trip marks the halfway point of the first phase of her five-month journey, which began on Jan. 1, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

She will travel 2,500 km with local guides and camels, traversing the Kingdom’s vast deserts, lush oases and towering mountains.

During her trip, Morrison visited AlUla Old Town, toured its historic alleys and explored its time-honored stories, the SPA reported.

She expressed her deep admiration for AlUla’s charm, describing it as an exceptional place that combines nature with ancient history, making it one of the world’s most important destinations for discovery.

Morrison said that she enjoyed acquiring various handicraft items that reflect ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s rich heritage, according to the SPA.

Local crafts embody the creativity of artisans and represent the authenticity of Saudi culture, she added.


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Updated 10 November 2025

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RIYADH: ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday congratulated King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on his country’s Independence Day.
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar message to the Cambodian monarch.
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