Wadi Mira: Wadi Mira, a significant natural valley in the Northern Borders Region, has undergone rehabilitation using advanced techniques for cultivating native plants to balance industrial growth with environmental sustainability, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 focus on environmental projects and natural resource conservation.
According to Saudi Press Agency, stretching over 140 kilometers from the southwest of Hazm Al-Jalamid area, east of Turaif Governorate, and flowing into the Iraqi border, Wadi Mira is ecologically important and a popular spot for locals and nature lovers, especially during rainy seasons when streams flow and greenery thrives.
As part of the rehabilitation project, Ma’aden Company has planted 2,450 trees of native species like Sidr, Acacia, Prosopis cineraria, and Tamarix aphylla, along a 1,000-meter stretch on the western side of Wadi Mira to restore the valley’s ecological balance. Additionally, 3.6 million seedlings were scattered over 9 million cubic meters as part of the Wadi Mira green initiative, aiding in ecological balance restoration, wildlife habitat creation, desertification combat, and climate change mitigation.
The valley now hosts a diverse array of birds and wildlife, exemplifying the project’s success in rejuvenating local ecosystems and maintaining natural equilibrium in the region. The project aims to plant 20 million trees by 2040 using renewable water sources, aligning with the Saudi Green Initiative.
Hazm Al-Jalamid, situated north of Saudi Arabia between Arar and Turaif, has developed from a village to the Kingdom’s phosphate capital. The phosphate mine in this area significantly contributes to the national economy by yielding phosphate minerals crucial for fertilizer production, supporting global agriculture and grain production.
Through the rehabilitation of Wadi Mira, Ma’aden aims to transform the valley into a sustainable natural sanctuary catering to the needs of residents and tourists while preserving the environment and local communities.