SRSA, KAUST Sign MoU on Biodiversity Sustainability in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) logo
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) logo
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SRSA, KAUST Sign MoU on Biodiversity Sustainability in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) logo
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) logo

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Saturday to explore ways of cooperation in biodiversity sustainability, supporting the marine environment protection initiative, and assessing the impacts of coastal tourism activities on the Red Sea.

The MoU signed between the two sides aims to review ways of cooperating in several areas, including ensuring the sustainability of the current biodiversity along the Red Sea coast in the Kingdom, exchanging information and expertise, providing studies, reports, and consultations, and supporting the marine environment protection initiative.



Wadi Najran Overflows with Rainwater

Torrential rains in Najran region have led to sustained flooding in Wadi Najran. - SPA
Torrential rains in Najran region have led to sustained flooding in Wadi Najran. - SPA
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Wadi Najran Overflows with Rainwater

Torrential rains in Najran region have led to sustained flooding in Wadi Najran. - SPA
Torrential rains in Najran region have led to sustained flooding in Wadi Najran. - SPA

Torrential rains in Najran region have led to sustained flooding in Wadi Najran.
The floodwaters, originating from the Najran Dam and surrounding valleys and reefs, have continued to flow through the wadi for several days, SPA reported.
Wadi Najran is one of the largest valleys in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it extends for 180 kilometers to the east, starting between the mountains in the far west of the city and ending in the sands of the Empty Quarter. Its average width in the plains is 1,000 meters, and its tributaries come from the Hijaz Mountains and the plateaus surrounding the region.

The flow of torrential rains in the valley through palm plantations and historic mud houses provides breathtaking landscapes that attract visitors to spend beautiful and enjoyable times with family and friends and take pictures of the place.