Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve

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08/02/2021
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Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve is one of the natural reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located on the southwestern edge of Al-Rub' Al-Khali (Empty Quarter) Desert north of Najran Province. It includes a number of land formations and important natural wildlife habitats, including high sand dunes and a towering limestone plateau. It is considered the first model national reserve in Saudi Arabia.

Establishment of Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve

Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve was founded by a Royal Decree in 1992 for the purpose of protecting the natural landscape of Al-Rub' Al-Khali Desert and serving as a habitat for the reintroduction of the main species of wildlife in the Arabian Peninsula, including: Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), Arabian sand gazelle or reem (Gazella marica), and Mountain Gazelle (Gazella gazella cora). The Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve is supervised by the National Center of Wildlife (NCW) with an area of approximately 12,787 km. Protection is divided into two levels at the reserve: one for wildlife, and another for the environment and flora species.

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Sources

The National Center for Wildlife

.Saudi Press Agency

.Saudi Icomos

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Name
Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve.
Classification
Nature reserve in Saudi Arabia.
Location
Southwestern edge of Al-Rub' Al-Khali Desert north of Najran Province.
Establishment date
1992.
Area
12,787 km2.
Features
The first model reserve in Saudi Arabia to implement the use of drones for monitoring and conducting surveys.
Plants found in the reserve
Saxaul, Feathertop, and Acacia.
Animals found in the reserve
The Arabian wolf, sand cat, and the Rüppell's fox.
UNESCO World Heritage listing date
2023.

Table of contents

Info Box

Name
Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve.
Classification
Nature reserve in Saudi Arabia.
Location
Southwestern edge of Al-Rub' Al-Khali Desert north of Najran Province.
Establishment date
1992.
Area
12,787 km2.
Features
The first model reserve in Saudi Arabia to implement the use of drones for monitoring and conducting surveys.
Plants found in the reserve
Saxaul, Feathertop, and Acacia.
Animals found in the reserve
The Arabian wolf, sand cat, and the Rüppell's fox.
UNESCO World Heritage listing date
2023.