The Centre Pompidou in Paris is expanding its global empire, signing a deal to develop a museum of contemporary art in the burgeoning AlUla region of Saudi Arabia. The new agreement between the Beaubourg gallery and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)—the Saudi government cultural body led by the country's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—was finalised 12 March. 

The Centre Pompidou says in a statement that the new Saudi partnership aims to support the enhancement and development of the cultural, artistic and creative aspects of the AlUla site. "The Centre Pompidou will contribute its scientific and technical expertise in the training of staff, particularly in the areas of conservation management of collections and mediation. It may also provide support for the organisation of cultural and event programming," it adds.

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