Al Reem Biosphere Reserve is an inhabited area of 120,000 hectares in northwest Qatar that includes semi-arid desert landscapes that are home to gazelles and Arabian oryx, among other wildlife. It is one of 24 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the Middle East ( World Network of Biosphere Reserves in the Arab States). [1] It was established in 2005 and accounts for approximately 10% of Qatar's land area. It was recognized by UNESCO in 2007. [2]
The reserve is located 65 kilometers northwest of Doha. Due to its dense vegetation, this reserve is of great importance for the people of Qatar. [3]
25°45′00″N 51°00′00″E / 25.7500°N 51.0000°E
Al Reem Biosphere Reserve is an inhabited area of 120,000 hectares in northwest Qatar that includes semi-arid desert landscapes that are home to gazelles and Arabian oryx, among other wildlife. It is one of 24 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the Middle East ( World Network of Biosphere Reserves in the Arab States). [1] It was established in 2005 and accounts for approximately 10% of Qatar's land area. It was recognized by UNESCO in 2007. [2]
The reserve is located 65 kilometers northwest of Doha. Due to its dense vegetation, this reserve is of great importance for the people of Qatar. [3]
25°45′00″N 51°00′00″E / 25.7500°N 51.0000°E