Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley
The President
Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Quality of life is achieved in Vision 2030 through the integration of the environmental system and to achieve food and water security and well-being. The National Center for Wildlife Development is considered one of the centers of the system, which works to protect, develop and resettle ecosystems and biodiversity, in addition to treating risks related to wildlife. The year 2022 witnessed progress in protecting and developing the terrestrial and marine environment, areas of breeding endangered animal species, resettlement, and management of protected areas. The Center pays attention to localizing and attracting Saudi competencies to achieve national reliance on local competencies in the field of management and development of natural reserves through training and field work with international experts specialists.
Board of Dirctors
Prof. Osamah Bin Ibrahim Fakiha
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Engrs. Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al-Rabiah
Member
Prof. Nada Saad Al-Tamimi
Member
Awad bin Metirik Al-Juhani
Member
Prof. Muhammad bin Khaled Al-Saadoun
Member
Prof. Ibrahim bin Abdul Wahed Arif
Member
Prof. Muhammad bin Yaslam Shubraq
Member
Dr. Mohammad Ali bin Bahaa Al-Din Qurban
CEO
National Center for Wildlife
The center has achieved unprecedented accomplishments in several projects and environmental discoveries, with the participation of national competencies and the collaboration of international experts. Among these achievements is the exploration project of biodiversity in the Red Sea, the discovery of cheetah mummies, and efforts towards their conservation program. The center also worked on increasing the area of protected areas to 30%, registering the Farasan Islands Reserve project with UNESCO. Additionally, the center has prioritized the use of cutting-edge technologies to serve wildlife, protect and enhance it, and develop systems to collect data and create digital maps. Performance indicators reflect the progress of the National Center for Wildlife towards regional leadership, the achievement of national goals, and the transition to a civilized system.
WHO IS NCW
The National center for wildlife is on of the environmental ecosystems pillars that has been working to develop and implement plans to address the threats to terrestrial and marine wildlife and to rehabilitate species that became extinct in the wild and endangered species, with the aim of restoring systems and the ecological balance of natural ecosystems.
OUR Vision
OUR Mission
OUR Objectives
Sustainably protect and develop wildlife and biodiversity in terrestrial , coastal and marine environments
Establish and manage protected areas and threatened species reproductive centers and their restoration in their natural habitats
Build a knowledge base on wildlife and biodiversity in the Kingdom through making field surveys, specialized studies, databases available to relevant stakeholder
Raise awareness on wildlife across communities through outreach, cultural and media programs
Promote economic diversification by contributing to the development of sustainable ecotourism and the utilization of genetic resources and ecosystem services
Promote cutting edge research and innovation in wildlife conservation by engaging with universities, and local and international research centers
OUR Values
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Passion
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Responsibility
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Efficiency
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Innovation
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Collaboration