Saudi Arabia has successfully reintroduced the critically endangered Asian houbara bustard into the wild after more than three decades of absence. The initiative took place within the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s conservation efforts and its commitment to biodiversity under Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.
Twenty Asian houbara were released into their historical habitat as part of a science‑led rewilding program that includes satellite tracking and collaboration with conservation partners. This project builds on decades of breeding efforts and reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader environmental goals to protect native species and restore fragile ecosystems.