Saudi Arabia: Rock climbing takes off in unexpected destination
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In the hills near Tanomah, a city in southwestern Saudi Arabia, climbing instructor Abdulrahman Alabdu is pioneering new cliff routes where few people have ever been.
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AlUla's 'Summer Untold' program enticing visitors with adventure activities
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