Riyadh:King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve: The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is actively engaged in initiatives to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and enhance biodiversity. These efforts include breeding programs for endangered animals and returning them to their natural habitats in the northern regions of Saudi Arabia within the reserve's boundaries.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the reserve, identified as the largest nature reserve in the region, has recorded numerous successful births in areas such as Al-Tubaiq, Harrat Al-Harrah, and Al-Khunfah.
As of August 2026, the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority reported that 1,699 wild animals had been released. This is part of their commitment to restoring ecological balance and reviving Saudi Arabia's natural heritage, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The reintroduction efforts include prominent and rare native wildlife species such as the Arabian gazelle, Nubian ibex, Arabian oryx, and houbara bustard. These programs aim to support ecological balance, enrich biodiversity, and conserve species that have experienced population declines due to environmental pressures, loss of vegetation cover, and overhunting.
