Saudi Arabia launched World News in its Royal Reserve
Just before World Ranger Day on 31 July, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve announced a historic development- establishment of the first All-Mahilla Sea Ranger Corps of Middle East. This bold initiative underlines Saudi Arabia’s commitment to gender equity and environmental protection in accordance with its vision 2030 goals.The new All-Piml Ranger Force with its male counterparts and Saudi border guards will patrol the reserve expansion 170 km red Costline. By doing this, these women will be at the forefront of protecting the delicate marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the region, marking a milestone in the inclusive environmental stereotypes.
An important step towards gender equity in protection
So far, Ranger Corps of Reserve consists of 246 personnel, out of which 34% are women. This is a notable achievement, especially when given that the global average for female representation in conservation roles is only 11%. The recruitment campaign for this new initiative gave a groundbreaking message: “Women are encouraged to apply”. This emphasis has had a significant impact on inclusion, helping to run the diversification of the force.Rajkumar Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve attempts to integrate women into important conservation roles with the comprehensive vision of Saudi Arabia in alignment with 2030, which aims to promote diversity in various fields including environment and promote gender equality. As part of this broad push, it is important to note that 5 of the 11 team leaders in the reserve are women, now highlighting the important leadership roles held in the first male-dominated region.Reserve CEO Andrew Zalaumis especially highlighted the importance of this initiative by insisting on global conflict to achieve gender balance in protection, within maritime roles. “From our first ranger recruitment in 2021, we have given priority to be included,” Zalaumis said. “Today, women are helping to shape the future of protection in Saudi Arabia.” This progressive step determines a powerful example for the region, where women are traditionally playing the role of leadership in areas dominated by men.
Strict training paves the way for success
The newly appointed women maritime Rangers began to undergo rigorous maritime training, a process that took a year to complete. Under the guidance of a senior regional manager and veteran South African Conservationist, Dominic Do Tit, these women respected their skills in marine patrol and aquatic protection. His training included swimming instructions and fieldwork, which prepared him to prepare him for the conditions faced in the maritime field of the reserve.The first colleagues of seven fully trained female rangers joined active patrolling in July 2024, who contribute to the ongoing efforts of the reserve to protect their diverse marine ecosystems. “This training shows the discipline and determination of these women,” said Du Tit. “Their achievement is groundbreaking not only for the reserve but also for maritime conservation in the entire region.” These important roles reflect an important step for both gender equality and environmental protection in the inclusion of women rangers.
A huge and diverse mission: protect the delicate ecosystem
Rajkumar Mohammed bin Salman is one of the largest conservation areas of the Royal Reserve Saudi Arabia, consisting of a huge part of 24,500 square kilometers which includes mountains, valleys, coast and sea. Rangers patrol these wide scenarios, tirelessly efforts to protect delicate ecosystems from dangers such as poaching, fishing, logging and irregular grazes. Reserve is an invaluable part of the natural heritage of Saudi Arabia, and the role of Ranger Corps, whether male or female, is important to ensure that this atmosphere is preserved for future generations.The marine region of the reserve holds 1.8% of the regional water of Saudi Arabia, yet it is 64% of the country’s coral species and 22% of its fish species, including endangered species such as hoxable and green turtles, spinner dolphins, dagongs and reputed whale sharks. Rangers patrol these water on two custom-designed marks, which ensure continuous monitoring and safety. In addition to the protection of marine life, they also work to maintain the health of the essential ecosystems such as gray mangrove forests, which are important for coastal security and biodiversity.Since 2022, Ranger Corps of Reserve has successfully performed around 35,000 land and sea patrolling. Beyond the safety of wildlife, Rangers are also involved in various major activities, including ecological monitoring, wildlife re -construction, sustainable tourism management and environmental compliance. This multi -faceted approach ensures that the reserve is a sanctuary not only for the endangered species, but also a model for permanent protection practices.
A vision for the future of protection
The establishment of all women’s ranger core is one of the many achievements arising from Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive conservation efforts. The construction of the Royal Reserve Council established in 2018 by Royal Order has been a major driver of this change. The council headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman oversee six royal stores, each with its own board of directors. The strategic objectives of the council aims to protect the natural environment of Saudi Arabia and promote ecology, supporting the state’s stability goals, including the Saudi Green initiative. This initiative wants to protect Saudi Arabia’s land and 30% of marine areas by 2030.
