The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority includes local and international experts who lead research and development efforts, enhancing international and local partnerships, and promoting cooperation frameworks to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and the application of best environmental practices. Their research efforts have contributed to the identification of new species of animals and plants across the Reserve’s diverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Given the Reserve’s range of ecosystems and strategic location connecting the major projects of NEOM, AMAALA, Red Sea Global, and AlUla, and its partnerships with many specialized local and global entities, it is planned that by 2025, animals will be able to roam freely through a 70,000 km² environmental corridor, contributing to the wider regional environmental restoration efforts, as well as creating rich experiences for ecotourism and achieving the necessary balance with the needs of the local communities and the creation of around 5,400 job opportunities.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve is one of eight Royal Reserves established by Royal Decree and overseen by the Royal Reserves Council chaired by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The reserves include Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve, Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, King Khalid Royal Reserve, and Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve.