Cheetahs vanished from Saudi Arabia half a century ago. Now long-dead mummified big cats may help herald their return.

AlUla in northwest Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is emerging as a major cultural and tourist destination.

The Saudi Royal Commission for AlUla announced on Thursday the discovery of horseshoe crab fossils dating back approximately ...

Saudi Arabia’s deserts were once rivers, lakes, and grasslands. Scientists reveal “Green Arabia,” a thriving ecosystem that ...

Scientists discovered naturally mummified cheetahs in Saudi desert caves. DNA analysis reveals links to modern populations, ...

Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar.

Historical records show cheetahs were present in the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant until very recently, with the last ...

The Elephant Rock is seen in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 15, 2026. Located in northwestern Saudi Arabia, AlUla is a world-class ...

Preserved by dry, cool air and darkness, the cheetah mummies are offering scientists DNA insights into a lost population and ...

Travel Answers Group, a leading provider of independent vacation experiences, is proud to announce the launch of AlUla and ...

As temperatures cool across the Northern Hemisphere, Saudi Arabia transforms into one of the season's most compelling destinations. Running from October through the first quarter of the year, the ...

Saudi Arabia is becoming an unexpected summer destination, offering diverse geography, cultural festivals, historic sites, ...