Saudi Arabia approves 4,310-square-kilometer nature reserve near Riyadh
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve and the formation of its board of directors, creating a 4,310-square-kilometer protected area encompassing Dhurma, Al-Muzahimiyah and the areas between them.Ibrahim Al-Sultan, Minister of State, Cabinet member and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, thanked Custodian of the…
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved the creation of a vast nature reserve near Riyadh, covering an area of 4,310 square kilometers. The reserve, known as the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve, will encompass the towns of Dhurma and Al-Muzahimiyah, as well as the land between them.
Ibrahim Al-Sultan, Minister of State, Cabinet member, and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, expressed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their approval. He stated that the decision underscores the leadership's dedication to safeguarding natural sites, establishing reserves, and preserving the Kingdom's environmental, rural, and cultural heritage.
The reserve boasts a unique landscape, blending the Tuwaiq Mountains, sandy dunes, and traditional rural settings. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City will be responsible for overseeing the reserve's goals, which include environmental protection and ecosystem restoration, economic growth, and social development.
The commission will collaborate with relevant authorities to implement plans that will safeguard and rehabilitate areas surrounding the Tuwaiq Mountains while managing urban expansion. These plans will consider the interests of residents, landowners, and businesses, all while preserving the reserve's rural character and historical identity.
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