The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) and NEOM, the ‘land of the future’ under development in northwest Saudi Arabia, have revealed the discovery of eight native plant species that were not previously recorded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This discovery is the result of the ‘NEOM Flora Program,’ a two-phased program that included a comprehensive study of the geology, soil, watershed hydrology, ecology, and topography of NEOM. The program supports NEOM’s broader commitment to protect 95% of nature and the ongoing efforts to document and restore its unique biodiversity.

Launched in 2021, the ‘Flora Program’ is one of NEOM's key initiatives to document and conserve the region's natural heritage. The program helps to improve knowledge of the local vegetation and plant species found in the region. NEOM is committed to protecting 95% of its nature, a central pillar of this commitment is to establish a world-class protected area.

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