The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve recorded a 76.2% decrease in the frequency of dust storms within its area during the year 2026, an indicator reflecting the positive impact of its efforts in protecting the environment and restoring vegetation cover.

The reserve noted that the decline results from implementing integrated environmental programs and initiatives focused on enhancing vegetation cover, improving environmental conditions, reducing sand encroachment and sand flow, as well as protecting soil from erosion, thereby supporting ecosystem sustainability and enhancing its ability to face natural factors.

Vegetation development contributes to soil stabilization

It emphasized that vegetation development contributes to soil stabilization, reducing dust dispersion, and improving environmental quality, which positively reflects on biodiversity and quality of life, and enhances the sustainability of natural resources in the reserve.

The announcement coincided with the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, which falls on July 12 each year, affirming the importance of national efforts in mitigating the effects of dust storms through adopting sustainable environmental practices that contribute to land protection and conservation of natural resources, in line with the Kingdom's targets for vegetation development and environmental preservation.