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Why Saudi Arabia’s desert night skies are becoming a magnet for stargazers

  • AlUla’s remote desert landscape offers some of the Middle East’s darkest skies, creating ideal conditions for celestial tourism
  • The growth of desert stargazing reflects a wider push to revive the region’s ancient astronomy traditions and heritage
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