Every partnership tells a story, the one between UNESCO and the Royal Commission for AlUla is written through heritage, people, and knowledge. Since 2021, unesco and rcu_ksa have built a pioneering strategic partnership rooted in advancing knowledge, safeguarding heritage, and empowering communities. In 2025, this collaboration reached new milestones, from high-level trainings on intercultural dialogue and the safeguarding of audiovisual and documentary heritage, to initiatives strengthening the skills of communities and young researchers at the forefront of heritage preservation and conservation. The year was marked by flagship moments: reimagining UNESCO visitor centres as spaces for dialogue and connection; amplifying storytelling traditions to foster intercultural understanding; and supporting scientific research that strengthens World Heritage management. As 2026 unfolds, we remain committed to turning shared vision into action, connecting heritage, people, and knowledge to sh...