Saudi National Center for Wildlife Releases 34 Endangered Species

20 antelopes and 14 birds, including eagles and owls, were released into the reserve's land and sky - SPA
20 antelopes and 14 birds, including eagles and owls, were released into the reserve's land and sky - SPA
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Saudi National Center for Wildlife Releases 34 Endangered Species

20 antelopes and 14 birds, including eagles and owls, were released into the reserve's land and sky - SPA
20 antelopes and 14 birds, including eagles and owls, were released into the reserve's land and sky - SPA

The Saudi National Center for Wildlife released on Wednesday 34 wild species in the Ibex Protected Area, located approximately 180 km from Riyadh.

The initiative is part of the center's program to resettle endangered species, rehabilitate ecosystems and enhance biodiversity in the Kingdom.
According to SPA, 20 antelopes and 14 birds, including eagles and owls, were released into the reserve's land and sky.
National Center for Wildlife CEO Dr. Mohammed Qurban highlighted that the release of these endangered wildlife species in the Ibex Protected Area reflects the center's commitment to sustaining wildlife and preserving ecosystems and their biodiversity.

This effort aligns with the national strategy for environmental preservation and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in creating a positive and appealing environment while improving the quality of life.



Dozens of Flights Cancelled at Netherlands’ Schiphol Due to Bad Weather

Airplanes are parked on the tarmac of Schiphol Airport during a snowfall in Amsterdam on January 5, 2025. The airport warned of delays and cancellations due to the snowfall. (ANP / AFP)
Airplanes are parked on the tarmac of Schiphol Airport during a snowfall in Amsterdam on January 5, 2025. The airport warned of delays and cancellations due to the snowfall. (ANP / AFP)
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Dozens of Flights Cancelled at Netherlands’ Schiphol Due to Bad Weather

Airplanes are parked on the tarmac of Schiphol Airport during a snowfall in Amsterdam on January 5, 2025. The airport warned of delays and cancellations due to the snowfall. (ANP / AFP)
Airplanes are parked on the tarmac of Schiphol Airport during a snowfall in Amsterdam on January 5, 2025. The airport warned of delays and cancellations due to the snowfall. (ANP / AFP)

At least 70 flights have been cancelled and several others delayed at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport due to wintery weather, a spokesperson said on Sunday.

He said snow plows started clearing snow at the airport early Sunday morning and that Schiphol was expected to be operational again around midday. However, there might still be delays.

On the final day of the Dutch winter school holidays, a light layer of snow covered parts of Amsterdam.