King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Signs MoU with Prince Mohammed bin Salman Houbara Conservation Foundation

The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation for Houbara Conservation to support national efforts to protect the houbara bustard and reintroduce it into its natural habitats, contributing to the sustainability of ecosystems across the Kingdom.

 The MoU focuses on developing specialized programs to reintroduce the houbara bustard into its natural habitats within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, while leveraging scientific and technical expertise in breeding, release, monitoring, and tracking programs.

 The agreement also supports efforts to provide a safe and sustainable environment for the houbara bustard by developing suitable movement corridors and reducing potential threats, including challenges associated with power lines. In addition, it seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and combating illegal hunting.

 The houbara bustard holds special environmental and cultural significance in the Kingdom and across the Arabian Peninsula due to its role in maintaining the natural balance of desert ecosystems. Programs to restore its wild populations represent one of the Kingdom's leading national initiatives to enhance biodiversity and protect native species.