RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has affirmed its keenness to expand the participation of women in the areas of national development, and to overcome all obstacles in order to achieve this.
This was announced in the speech of the Kingdom at the closing session of the Commission on the Status of Women at its 62nd session, which was delivered on Friday by the First Secretary and to the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom to the United Nations, Noura Al-Jabreen.
“The Kingdom has been keen to expand the participation of women in all areas of national development and Saudi women have proved their worth, efficiency and ability to participate in various fields,” she said.
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Saudi Arabia committed to participation of women in national development
Saudi Arabia committed to participation of women in national development
Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve
- This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030
RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife released 140 wild animals into the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve as part of ongoing programs to reintroduce endangered species. The initiatives aim to enhance ecological balance and restore biodiversity in natural habitats.
The release, carried out in cooperation with the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, included 30 Arabian oryx, 70 reem gazelles (sand gazelles), and 40 houbara bustards, the SPA reported on Thursday.
The initiative forms part of efforts to reintroduce species to their natural habitats and establish stable, self-sustaining wildlife populations capable of breeding, contributing to improved ecosystem functioning and sustainability.
The NCW continues to implement its strategic plans for wildlife development, with the total number of animals reintroduced through its specialized programs now exceeding 10,000.
This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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