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Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve, a Haven of Environmental Diversity

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the Kingdom's second-largest protected area. (SPA)
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the Kingdom's second-largest protected area. (SPA)
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Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve, a Haven of Environmental Diversity

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the Kingdom's second-largest protected area. (SPA)
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the Kingdom's second-largest protected area. (SPA)

Stretching across 91,500 square kilometers south of Rafha Governorate in the Northern Borders Region, the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the Kingdom's second-largest protected area.
This expansive reserve boasts a variety of landscapes, including rolling grasslands, shrublands, and plains known as the "savannah." This natural landscape creates picturesque scenery and provides a habitat for diverse flora and wildlife, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
It boasts stunning natural beauty and unique biodiversity, including species such as Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, and Arabian ostriches.
The reserve is a haven for plant life, boasting over 180 species recorded, representing 7.5% of the total plant species in the Kingdom. These include acacia, jujube, arta (Calligonum comosum), ghada (Haloxylon persicum), arfaj (Rhanterium epapposum), aather (Artemisia monosperma), and ramath (Haloxylon) trees.
The reserve's environmental diversity is a result of its vast size and varied topography. From the deep valleys to the towering mountains, from the wide plains to the basalt plateaus, the reserve's landscapes provide captivating contrast. These diverse habitats serve as vital refuge for a wide range of wildlife, including both resident and migratory species.

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Saudi National Center for Wildlife Releases 134 Endangered Species at NEOM Nature Reserve

The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)
The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Wildlife Releases 134 Endangered Species at NEOM Nature Reserve

The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)
The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)

The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with NEOM, released 134 endangered species into NEOM Nature Reserve as part of programs for breeding and rewilding native species in their natural habitats.

NEOM Nature Reserve has received 100 Arabian oryxes, 20 Arabian gazelles, eight Nubian ibexes, and six Idmi gazelles to enhance previous releases, enrich biodiversity, and restore ecological systems within the Kingdom's natural environments.

NCW CEO Dr. Mohammed Ali Qurban explained that this move is part of a series of releases conducted by NCW in various nature reserves. He emphasized that the release into NEOM Nature Reserve reflects the strong constructive cooperation and integration with partners in the wildlife sector.

Qurban stated that the center is committed to breeding and reintroducing endangered species into their natural habitats based on the highest global standards and practices.

He underscored the ongoing efforts to protect ecosystems, restore biodiversity, and enhance environmental balance to meet national objectives.

The NCW currently operates specialized facilities that rank among the leading global centers for breeding and reintroducing endangered species according to the highest standards, he added.

This release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment, boosting the appeal of nature reserves and national parks to promote eco-tourism, with a focus on building a sustainable future for coming generations.