ALULA: Villa Hegra, the first joint Saudi-French cultural institution, has expanded its programming in 2026 with new residencies in scriptwriting and tableware design.
Villa Hegra was officially launched in October 2025 in AlUla and was inaugurated by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, minister of culture, governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, and chairman of the Villa Hegra Foundation.
Born from the long-standing relationship between Saudi Arabia and France, Villa Hegra is an institution dedicated to intercultural cooperation, located in AlUla.
Designed as an open platform for creativity, education and exchange, it supports contemporary creation across visual arts, design, film and the performing arts, while fostering dialogue between the AlUla community and international audiences.
Two announcements in 2026 highlight that momentum, showing how Villa Hegra is moving from its October 2025 launch into tangible progress through expanded residency programs.
