Najran health dept conducts over 62,000 rehabilitation sessionss

Najran’s health department provided over 62,366 treatment sessions for patients in the first half of the year. (File: SPA)
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Updated 25 September 2023
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Najran health dept conducts over 62,000 rehabilitation sessionss

RIYADH: Najran’s health department provided over 62,366 treatment sessions for patients in the first half of the year, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The sessions took place at the primary healthcare center in Al-Mashaliyah.

There were 45,733 sessions for physical therapy, and 14,146 for physical medicine and rehabilitation. In addition there 2,487 for occupational therapy, with the provision of 14 prosthetic limbs and 2,344 auxiliary splints.


Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve

The initiatives aim to enhance ecological balance and restore biodiversity in natural habitats. (SPA)
Updated 07 February 2026
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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.