Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gives Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim a tour of ancient Al Ula

The trip to the ancient heritage site followed the signing of an agreement to revitalise GCC relations

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accompanies Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on a tour of the archaeological sites in Al Ula. It followed the Al Ula Declaration to restore diplomatic and transport ties with Qatar and the GCC nations. Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accompanies Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on a tour of the archaeological sites in Al Ula. It followed the Al Ula Declaration to restore diplomatic and transport ties between Qatar and the GCC nations. Photo: Saudi Royal Court

His Highness Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accompanies His Highness Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on a tour of the archaeological sites in Al-Ula. Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court

His Highness Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accompanies His Highness Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on a tour of the archaeological sites in Al-Ula. Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman joined Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on a walking tour of the ancient ruins of Al Ula.

They made the trip after the Gulf Co-operation Council gathering on Tuesday, where a joint declaration was made of renewed co-ordination on shared challenges, as well as a commitment to reopen borders within the bloc.

The GCC’s annual gathering emphasised co-operation on trade, energy and new technology, including artificial intelligence.

Al Ula governorate lies on the old “Incense Road” trade route, which flourished in the seventh century.

It includes the remains of a 2,000-year-old walled city built by early Bedouin settlers, the kingdom’s first Unesco World Heritage Site.