The creation of the Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve has been announced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve will spanning three administrative regions and extend to the Kingdom’s territorial waters in the Red Sea. The new royal reserve will spread across Asir, Jazan and Makkah.
The reserve will be the eighth Saudi royal reserve and is a result of the Kingdom’s commitment to preserving environmental and biological diversity, achieving sustainable ecosystems, improving plant productivity, and protecting endangered species. The reserve will be under the supervision of the Council of Royal Reserves, chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The 30,152.7sq km reserve includes sea, coastlines, peaks, plains, deserts and valleys, as well as rich animal, fish, and plant resources. It is culturally distinguished by its arts and architecture, and showcases its authenticity through popular folklore that embodies the cultural identity of each region. The reserve will be the third-largest in the Kingdom and one of the most diverse in terms of ecological and geographical features.
