Saudi Arabia plans three ‘vulture restaurants’ to protect threatened species

Arab News · 23‏/10‏/2026، 5:03:00 م

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia plans to establish three vulture feeding stations this year as its first national guide for the facilities — known as “vulture restaurants” — gains international exposure through a UN conservation platform. Developed by the National Center for Wildlife with international specialists, the guide provides technical standards for supplementary feeding aimed at protecting vultures from poisoned or contaminated carcasses while supporting resident and migratory populations. “The Na