Saudi Arabia’s First Women Wildlife Ranger Unit Celebrates 5,000th Patrol at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority announced in a press release today the 5,000th patrol by Saudi Arabia's first women wildlife ranger unit. Reserve development authority CEO Andrew Zaloumis stated that the women rangers' team is exploring new horizons one patrol at a time. He emphasized that women's conservation teams are crucial, and noted that the reserve has focused on empowering women-who comprise 33% of the 183-strong team, well above the global average of less than 11%. Zaloumis attributed the success to a female-led team within the reserve, from executive management to the socio-economic development unit, which collaborates with local women to build their capacity as conservation leaders. Since their historic induction in 2022, these women have played a vital role in conserving the reserve's natural and cultural heritage while paving the way for women in Saudi Arabia to pursue careers in conservation. Source: Saudi Press Agency