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In 2018, a Royal Decree was issued to establish the Council of Royal Reserves in the Royal Court. Each reserve is governed by a board of directors with legal personality and financial and administrative independence. Royal reserves, totaling eight reserves, were renamed. These nature reserves are distributed across various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as follows: Imam Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Its board of directors is chaired by Prince Turki Bin Mohammed Bin Fahd. Previous...

Imam Faisal Bin Turki Royal Reserve is one of eight royal natural reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, overseen by  the Council of Royal Reserves . This reserve extends over three administrative provinces: Aseer, Jazan , and Makkah al-Mukarramah , encompassing areas within the Kingdom's territorial waters in the Red Sea. It is the third-largest natural reserve in the Kingdom and one of the richest topographically and geographically. In 2023, a Royal Order was issued to establish this ...

Umm al-Qamari Islands Reserve is home to various species of seabirds, shorebirds, and terrestrial birds, including the osprey, herons, the great egret, and the African collared dove. Its wildlife is diverse and is known for its coral reefs and marine invertebrates. Umm al-Qamari Islands Reserve is located southwest of al-Qunfudhah Governorate in the Red Sea. It was named Umm al-Qamari due to the abundance of turtle doves which thrive particularly during the migration season. It consists of two ...

The Nature Reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are designated geographical areas aimed at preserving natural habitats and biodiversity and protecting a range of integrated natural ecosystems. These areas are managed through specific mechanisms and entities. Area of all nature reserves in Saudi Arabia The total area of all nature reserves in the Kingdom is estimated to be around 16.86 percent of the Kingdom's total area. History of wildlife protection in Saudi Arabia In 1991, a document...

Jabal Shada al-A'la Nature Reserve is one of the nature reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located twenty km northwest of al-Makhwah Governorate . It is the only reserve in al-Bahah Province . Jabal Shada al-A'la Nature Reserve inception The reserve was established in 2001 during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz . With an area of about 69 km 2 , it is the second smallest reserve under the supervision of the National Center for Wildlife . It is divided into two protection ar...

Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve  is one of the royal reserves in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is located in the kingdom's northeast, within the administrative boundaries of several regions, including Jawf , Qassim , Hail , Northern Borders , and Eastern Province . In 2018, a royal decree was issued to convert the Taysiyah Reserve and the surrounding areas into a royal reserve under the name of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve.  Area of Imam Turki bin Abdullah...

King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is one of the royal reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is located between Riyadh Province and Eastern Province , approximately 180 km away from Riyadh . In 2018, a royal decree was issued to convert al-Tanhat and al-Khafs reserves, along with their surrounding areas, into a royal reserve under the name of King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. The reserve extends over an area of about 15,700 km², which is equivalent to approximately 0.8 percent of the Kingdom...

Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve is one of the royal reserves in   the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the northeastern part of Riyadh Province , approximately 100 km from Riyadh . In 2018, a royal decree was issued to convert Rawdat Khuraim Reserve and its surrounding areas into a royal reserve under Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve. Area of Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve The reserve extends over an area of about 11,300 km², which is equivalent to 0.5 p...

Al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve is located south of Riyadh City and is home to various resident bird species, as well as others that pass through during migration seasons between the north and south. Area of al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve The reserve covers an area of forty km² and contains al-Ha'ir Dam, which receives water from Wadi Hanifah, a natural valley with groundwater sources. Contents of al-Ha'ir Wetland Reserve The reserve is home to various resident and visiting bird species...

The list of natural reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts nine natural reserves, all managed by the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) . These areas were identified following studies and surveys to ensure their suitability and sustainability for preserving wildlife. Over the last few years, rare animals have been reintroduced into these reserves, and laws have been enacted to protect them from hunting and poaching. The reserves are: Jabal Shada Reserve It spans 68.62 km² and was estab...

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nature Reserve is a royal reserve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located between the NEOM  Project, the Red Sea Project , and al-Ula . It was established by a Royal Decree in 2018. Area of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nature Reserve The Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nature Reserve spans an area of up to 16,000 km 2 . It is dubbed by scientists as a geologists' paradise. It is overseen by the Council of Royal Reserves chaired by the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, His ...

The Raydah Natural Reserve is one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's natural reserves supervised by the National Center for Wildlife. Located southwest of the Kingdom, the Raydah Natural Reserve is situated within the Sarawat Mountains. It is the only nature reserve in the Aseer Province, situated about twenty km northwest of the city of Abha, with an area of approximately 9.33 km 2 . 1 2 Features of Raydah Natural Reserve The Raydah Natural Reserve is distinguished by its dense and diverse ...