Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Witnesses Births of Arabian Oryx

The new births of young Arabian Oryx were monitored with satellite-supported tracking devices. SPA
The new births of young Arabian Oryx were monitored with satellite-supported tracking devices. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Witnesses Births of Arabian Oryx

The new births of young Arabian Oryx were monitored with satellite-supported tracking devices. SPA
The new births of young Arabian Oryx were monitored with satellite-supported tracking devices. SPA

The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has witnessed the births of the Arabian Oryx. This comes as part of its efforts to enrich biodiversity of the reserve, restore ecological balance and consolidate the concept of environmental sustainability.

The Authority aims to reproduce endangered animals and resettle them in natural reserves, and rehabilitate ecosystems in Saudi Arabia.

This is in line with the comprehensive strategic targets for 2030 for royal reserves, and the outputs of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), derived from the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

The new births of young Arabian Oryx, known as "Ghadhid", were monitored with satellite-supported tracking devices.

This confirms the success of the programs for the animals' resettlement in the reserve and their adaptation to their new environment. It leads to the prosperity of vegetation cover, as well as the high environmental awareness among members of local communities.

Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of global centers specialized in the breeding of endangered species and their settlement in their natural habitats in line with international standards.



Italy's Catania Airport Closed by Etna Volcanic Ash

The Mount Etna volcano spews lava during an eruption in Sicily island, Italy, 15 July 2024 (issued 16 July 2024). EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
The Mount Etna volcano spews lava during an eruption in Sicily island, Italy, 15 July 2024 (issued 16 July 2024). EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
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Italy's Catania Airport Closed by Etna Volcanic Ash

The Mount Etna volcano spews lava during an eruption in Sicily island, Italy, 15 July 2024 (issued 16 July 2024). EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO
The Mount Etna volcano spews lava during an eruption in Sicily island, Italy, 15 July 2024 (issued 16 July 2024). EPA/ORIETTA SCARDINO

Flights serving the eastern Sicilian city of Catania were halted on Tuesday after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna, the airport operator said, bringing fresh travel woe during the peak summer tourist season.
Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has seen intense activity in recent days, spewing hot ash and lava, Reuters reported.
The airport of Catania had already been closed earlier this month due to ash in the sky. It acts as a hub for the east of Sicily and attracts more arrivals than the capital Palermo.
The statement said that authorities had decided on "the suspension of all incoming and outgoing flights."
"The suspension will result in cancellations and/or rerouting to other airports," it added, saying normal operations would resume once the ash fallout had ended.