AL QIBLATAIN MOSQUE EXHIBITION
The Al Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah, renowned as the site where the direction of prayer (Qibla) shifted from Jerusalem to Makkah, holds profound historical and spiritual significance in Islamic heritage. Avesta Group was entrusted with shaping its exhibition project, delivering end-to-end services from content research and production to exhibition planning, design, and operations. We established […]
AL AIN PALACE MUSEUM
Avesta Group curated and designed the permanent exhibition for the rehabilitation plan of the Al Ain Palace Museum. The museum, a 20th-century historical building, was once the private residence and administrative seat of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan during his tenure as the Ruler’s Representative of the Eastern Region. The exhibition aims to showcase […]
RCU EXPERT PANELS
In developing AlUla as a cultural nexus and arts centre, the Royal Commission for AlUla relies on expert panels and advisory bodies to inform their decisions. Each panel or body focuses on a specific area, project, or cultural asset and provides valuable industry-specific insight and guidance for the RCU. At RCU’s request, Avesta Group provided […]
HERITAGE SITE OPERATIONS
AlUla embodies centuries of cultural exchanges between civilisations, epitomised by Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the archaeological sites of Dadan and Jabal Ikmah, AlUla’s Old Town and its Oasis. To achieve best-in-class site management, Avesta Group was entrusted by the Royal Commission for AlUla with translating sustainable tourism strategic objectives into […]
THE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
The Contemporary Art Museum will stand as a major cultural landmark in the AlUla Oasis. Designed by Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh, the museum offers a unique architectural and environmental experience, structured as an archipelago of pavilion galleries interspersed with a mosaic of artist gardens. The museum’s focus is on 21st-century artists, featuring a core collection […]
AL ZAHER PALACE
Al Zaher Palace is a significant landmark in the city of Makkah. Initially serving as a royal guesthouse for King Abdulaziz, the palace later became a school under the Ministry of Education. It now stands as a living monument preserving Makkah’s academic legacy through exhibitions, art conservation, and educational programmes. Avesta Group was commissioned to […]
UMM AL QUWAIN MUSEUM
Umm Al Quwain Museum is an archaeological museum delving into the history of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. Its narrative focuses on the exploration and presentation of various archaeological sites, alongside highlighting the Emirates’s present and upcoming projects. Avesta Group led the concept design for the archive center and the two exhibition galleries: the […]
ALULA OTTOMAN ARCHIVES PROJECT
The Hejaz railway, an integral part of AlUla’s cultural heritage, was built by the Ottoman authorities in the early 20th century to facilitate pilgrimages, connecting Damascus to Medina and Makkah. Thousands of people travelled its tracks, stopping at stations such as Mada’in Salih and AlUla as part of their spiritual quests. Recognizing its importance, the […]
ALULA COLLECTIONS SECURITY REVIEW
Royal Commission for AlUla holds extensive collections, including numerous artifacts, several archaeological collections and archives across several facilities in AlUla. Avesta Group was tasked with examining these facilities and related storage security documents to develop a security strategy for RCU’s collection storage. This involved reviewing existing documents and conducting in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, such […]
AL-QASSIM REGIONAL MUSEUM
Al-Qassim Regional Museum is located in the eponymous region, also known as the food basket of the kingdom due to its boasting natural resources. The museum aims to narrate the history of the region through the prism of its natural heritage and the long and rich history of human interaction with nature resulting in the […]