Yes, as they are part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has advanced in ranking over the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and secured first place among G20 countries in the security index according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2019 and the Sustainable Development Report 2020.
Most of the deserts in the Kingdom are connected to populated areas and are not considered remote, except for ar-Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter) desert located in the east and southeast of the Kingdom. Nevertheless, the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), in cooperation with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and the Ministry of Interior, provides an emergency distress device. This device, which can be requested through CITC, offers radio communication services that connect to satellites, enabling individuals to send wireless distress signals in emergency situations or when lost in the desert, particularly in areas beyond the range of communication towers.
Desert enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of natural formations for activities, such as camping and off-road racing across sand dunes in the Saudi deserts.
Despite the prevalent image of the Kingdom as a desert country, deserts account for only 31.75 percent of the diverse geological features of the Kingdom.
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