6+ hour, 27+ min ago   (465+ words) MAKKAH: The highlands of Taif rank among Saudi Arabia’s most prominent natural tourist destinations, where unique mountain geography and a temperate climate combine to create an ideal environment for growing the finest fruits and seasonal flowers. The region in recent…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (90+ words) Arab News World ‘not on track’ to meet biodiversity goals ahead of UN talks - National negotiators will meet for the COP17 conference in the Armenian capital Yerevan in October - “Implementation is not yet happening at the pace and scale needed to…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (405+ words) RAFHA: Three new Arabian gazelle births recorded in the Al-Taysiyah area during the second quarter of 2026 are providing another indication of progress in wildlife conservation and reintroduction efforts at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve, the Saudi Press…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (248+ words) RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is advancing efforts to protect the Arabian leopard, a critically endangered species with fewer than 50 adults remaining in the Kingdom, as conservation programs work to restore the species in the wild. Opening applications for this year, the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (155+ words) RIYADH: An Irish farm, prompted by gains from previous editions of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, have brought 200 birds to this year’s event. Organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the event…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (298+ words) JEDDAH: Hundreds of visitors have explored the Forest Wonders zone at Jeddah Season since its opening, to experience an indoor rainforest-inspired attraction that combines wildlife encounters, educational activities and family entertainment. The journey takes visitors through several spaces where they…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (313+ words) TABUK: Rangers at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve have completed their 50,000th patrol since operations began across the 24,500 sq. km marine and terrestrial conservation area, officials announced to mark World Ranger Day. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (1464+ words) JEDDAH/RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s mangrove forests are doing far more than lining the Kingdom’s coastlines. Scientists say these resilient ecosystems store significant amounts of carbon, support marine biodiversity, and provide natural protection against coastal erosion, making them an increasingly important…...

1+ mon, 14+ min ago   (736+ words) RIYADH: For years, the race in artificial intelligence has been driven by scale, with companies building ever-larger models trained on vast datasets. But researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology believe the next leap forward may come not…...

1+ mon, 3+ hour ago   (450+ words) RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is making steady progress in restoring the red-necked ostrich to its historic range, with new breeding successes at the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve adding momentum to a coordinated national rewilding effort spanning several protected areas…...