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Arab News
25-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Over 1,245 wild animals resettled so far in Saudi Arabia's largest natural reserve
TURAIF: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve (KSRNR), Saudi Arabia's largest, has so far resettled more than 1,245 wild animals, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The reserve has also recorded over 120 births among its wildlife, SPA said, citing records of the KSRNR Development Authority as it marked International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Located in the Kingdom's north, the reserve is home to over 290 species of migratory birds, more than 550 types of wild and grazing plants, and over 350 species of various mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Among these animals are the rare deer, the Arabian gazelle, the Arabia oryx, and the kestrel, a medium-sized bird of prey. KSRNR covers an area of 130,000 square kilometers, spanning the provinces of Hail, Tabuk, Jouf, and the Northern Borders. The reserve hosts a diversity of physical geography, consisting of 14 geographic formations of mountains, plains, and plateaus, and rare monuments dating back to about 8,000 BC. Also within the reserve are villages, such as Al Qurayyat and Tubarjal towns in the Jouf and the city of Turaif in the Northern Borders. The authority has said the reserve is dedicated to preserving unique natural habitats, transforming into a haven for wildlife, a crucial stopover for migratory birds each year, and a natural sanctuary with its balanced environment and diverse landscapes. Since its inception, the authority has focused on raising environmental awareness within the local community to bolster its conservation efforts. It aims to enhance natural habitats, minimize both natural and human threats, and achieve its ambitious strategic goals. Among its latest initiative was a voluntary seed scattering in six valleys on reserve territory, including Nayal Valley of Niall Shuaib Abu Talihat, Fager Valley, Shaib al Qilayyib, Sarbout Plath, Mot and Masaha Valleys. 'The two-month initiative aims to develop vegetation and increase the green area of the reserve, with the participation of several voluntary associations and volunteers, by scattering an estimated four tons of seeds,' the authority posted on its website.
The Star
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Fuel your passion
Participants pose for a photo during the first all-women supercar rally in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on May 1. — AP THEY socialised, shared stories and laughed together. Some are engineers, some are entrepreneurs, others are housewives. But these women all share a common passion: their love of supercars. Dozens of women gathered over the weekend in Dubai to take part in a car rally across the United Arab Emirates. The event was organised by the region's first ever all-female supercar owners club, the Arabian Gazelles, and saw 30 women living in the UAE and abroad take part in a four-day tour of the country. Arabian Gazelles was created eight years ago by Hanan Mazouzi Sobati as a way to give women a seat at the table in the automotive scene 'It's really a product of sheer frustration ... because women were overlooked in this automotive scene, and I thought someone has to do something about it and to bring in more women and to drive the change,' Mazouzi Sobati said as she drove her Lamborghini on the road to Fujairah. Her passion for cars goes back as far as she can remember. While kids her age were watching cartoons, she says she was watching Formula One. And the passion for supercars has now become the driving force for something even bigger: changing people's mentalities and perception over women and supercars. A female driver is seen behind the wheel during the event. — AP Mazouzi saw how it was mainly men who were invited to car experiences and automotive events. When she set up Arabian Gazelles she says she was the only woman at these events, and even then, she went instead of her husband who was the one getting the invites, despite him not being a supercar enthusiast. She said brands wouldn't support an all-woman car club at the start 'We want people to stop thinking there's always a man because they see a woman in a supercar; either a husband, a partner, a sugar daddy,' she said. They have come a long way however, and Mazouzi is slowly seeing perceptions change. As part of the Arabian Gazelle rally, the women were invited by BMW to test out cars on the race tracks. 'We do not need permission to drive, or to choose what kind of cars to drive. We do not need permission to have this passion,' she said. 'We do not wait for a seat at the table, if the seat is not available, we create the table and we all sit.' — AP
Gulf Today
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
UAE's 'Gazelles' dispel male biases with first supercar rally
They socialised, shared stories and laughed together. Some are engineers, some are entrepreneurs, others are housewives. But these women all share a common passion: their love of supercars. Dozens of women gathered over the weekend in Dubai to take part in a car rally across the United Arab Emirates. The event was organised by the region's first ever all-female supercar owners club, the Arabian Gazelles, and saw 30 women living in the UAE and abroad take part in a four-day tour of the country. "We do not need permission to drive:" A participant at the event. Arabian Gazelles was created eight years ago by Hanan Mazouzi Sobati as a way to give women a seat at the table in the automotive scene. "It's really a product of sheer frustration ... because women were overlooked in this automotive scene, and I thought someone has to do something about it and to bring in more women and to drive the change,' Mazouzi Sobati said as she drove her Lamborghini on the road to Fujairah. Watching Formula 1, not cartoons Her passion for cars goes back as far as she can remember. While kids her age were watching cartoons, she says she was watching Formula 1. Flanked by craggy formations, the female petroheads navigate a highway in the countryside. And the passion for supercars has now become the driving force for something even bigger: changing people's mentalities and perception over women and supercars. Mazouzi Sobati saw how it was mainly men who were invited to car experiences and automotive events. When she set up Arabian Gazelles she says she was the only woman at these events, and even then, she went instead of her husband who was the one getting the invites, despite him not being a supercar enthusiast. She said brands wouldn't support an all-woman car club at the start. "We want people to stop thinking there's always a man because they see a woman in a supercar; either a husband, a partner, a sugar daddy,' she said. Participants pose for a keepsake during the first all-woman supercar rally in Dubai. Photos: Associated Press They have come a long way however, and Mazouzi Sobati is slowly seeing perceptions change. As part of the Arabian Gazelle rally, the women were invited by BMW to test out cars on the race tracks. "We do not need permission to drive, or to choose what kind of cars to drive. We do not need permission to have this passion,' she said. "We do not wait for a seat at the table, if the seat is not available, we create the table and we all sit.' Associated Press
04-05-2025
- Automotive
Life in the fast lane: Middle East's first all-women supercar club smashes petrolhead stereotypes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- They socialized, shared stories and laughed together. Some are engineers, some are entrepreneurs, others are housewives. But these women all share a common passion: their love of supercars. Dozens of women gathered over the weekend in Dubai to take part in a car rally across the United Arab Emirates. The event was organized by the region's first ever all-female supercar owners club, the Arabian Gazelles, and saw 30 women living in the UAE and abroad take part in a four-day tour of the country. Arabian Gazelles was created eight years ago by Hanan Mazouzi Sobati as a way to give women a seat at the table in the automotive scene 'It's really a product of sheer frustration … because women were overlooked in this automotive scene, and I thought someone has to do something about it and to bring in more women and to drive the change,' Mazouzi Sobati said as she drove her Lamborghini on the road to Fujairah. Her passion for cars goes back as far as she can remember. While kids her age were watching cartoons, she says she was watching Formula 1. And the passion for supercars has now become the driving force for something even bigger: changing people's mentalities and perception over women and supercars. Mazouzi Sobati saw how it was mainly men who were invited to car experiences and automotive events. When she set up Arabian Gazelles she says she was the only woman at these events, and even then, she went instead of her husband who was the one getting the invites, despite him not being a supercar enthusiast. She said brands wouldn't support an all-woman car club at the start 'We want people to stop thinking there's always a man because they see a woman in a supercar; either a husband, a partner, a sugar daddy,' she said. They have come a long way however, and Mazouzi Sobati is slowly seeing perceptions change. As part of the Arabian Gazelle rally, the women were invited by BMW to test out cars on the race tracks. 'We do not need permission to drive, or to choose what kind of cars to drive. We do not need permission to have this passion,' she said. 'We do not wait for a seat at the table, if the seat is not available, we create the table and we all sit.'
Arab Times
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Arab Times
Middle East's first all-women supercar club smashes petrolhead stereotypes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 5, (AP): They socialized, shared stories, and laughed together. Some are engineers, some are entrepreneurs, others are housewives. But these women all share a common passion: their love of supercars. Dozens of women gathered over the weekend in Dubai to take part in a car rally across the United Arab Emirates. The event was organized by the region's first-ever all-female supercar owners club, the Arabian Gazelles, and saw 30 women living in the UAE and abroad take part in a four-day tour of the country. Arabian Gazelles was created eight years ago by Hanan Mazouzi Sobati as a way to give women a seat at the table in the automotive scene "It's really a product of sheer frustration … because women were overlooked in this automotive scene, and I thought someone has to do something about it and to bring in more women and to drive the change,' Mazouzi Sobati said as she drove her Lamborghini on the road to Fujairah. Her passion for cars goes back as far as she can remember. While kids her age were watching cartoons, she says she was watching Formula 1. And the passion for supercars has now become the driving force for something even bigger: changing people's mentalities and perception over women and supercars. Mazouzi Sobati saw how it was mainly men who were invited to car experiences and automotive events. When she set up Arabian Gazelles she says she was the only woman at these events, and even then, she went instead of her husband who was the one getting the invites, despite him not being a supercar enthusiast. She said brands wouldn't support an all-woman car club at the start "We want people to stop thinking there's always a man because they see a woman in a supercar; either a husband, a partner, a sugar daddy,' she said. They have come a long way however, and Mazouzi Sobati is slowly seeing perceptions change. As part of the Arabian Gazelle rally, the women were invited by BMW to test out cars on the race tracks. "We do not need permission to drive, or to choose what kind of cars to drive. We do not need permission to have this passion,' she said. "We do not wait for a seat at the table, if the seat is not available, we create the table, and we all sit.'
