ALULA: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announced on Sunday that registration has opened for the second phase of the Hammayah program. The training program includes a series of workshops and field trips for participants from the AlUla and Khaybar governorates. Hammayah aims to encourage community partnership, enhance awareness of the exceptional cultural, historical and natural heritage in the AlUla and Khaybar governorates, and help the youth become ambassadors to play a pivotal role in preserving heritage for future generations. The program also aims to empower the trainees to become custodians of AlUla’s distinctive character. Those interested in taking part can apply through the program’s portal at hammayah.rcu.gov.sa/account/register before April 14. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 35 years old, have Saudi citizenship and reside in AlUla or Khaybar. Participants should also not be employed, or registered with social security or the civil service.  Candidates will undergo a series of medical, security and personal assessments. After that, those who are accepted will be notified on April 30. The program will begin on May 5. The previous edition of the Hammayah program attracted 2,500 people. They took part in 21 workshops and 46 distance training courses on heritage, history, archeology, rock art and agriculture under the supervision and guidance of experts. Hammayah is part of efforts by the RCU to promote the region as a global destination for cultural, heritage, historical and nature tourism. The program contributes to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by enabling the world to access Saudi heritage, which has played a pivotal role in human history.