The wetland lies within the site of one of the world’s largest oil producing facilities, Khurais, where a 38-km2 sanctuary of desert-resilient biodiversity shelters in surprising abundance have been established alongside its operating facilities.
Producing since 2009, Khurais is home to one of the largest areas of land under Saudi Aramco’s stewardship. The company’s SAEP-359 procedure governs the identification of areas of high biodiversity and valued ecosystems, warranting specific protection and management.