Imam Turki Royal Reserve Showcases Ecotourism Programs At Qassim Entrepreneurship Forum

Connecting Nature Conservation With Local Business

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority participated in the Qassim Entrepreneurship Forum 2026 in Buraidah on Thursday. Held at the King Khalid Cultural Center under the banner RIYAD 26, the forum gathered regional investors, startups, and government agencies. The authority used the platform to showcase its flagship tourism programs and highlight ecotourism as a powerful driver of sustainable local development. Authority representatives delivered a detailed visual presentation introducing visitors to the reserve's vast natural landscapes and historical landmarks. Spanning tens of thousands of square kilometers, the royal reserve offers diverse outdoor experiences that blend wilderness exploration with authentic cultural heritage.

Advancing Sustainable Tourism Under Vision 2030

The presentation emphasized the authority's strict commitment to developing tourism activities that respect fragile desert ecosystems and preserve biodiversity. Visitors to the reserve can explore restored historical sites, observe native wildlife, and participate in traditional cultural activities managed with local communities. This balanced approach shapes a distinctive regional tourism identity while creating jobs and small-business opportunities for residents living near the reserve. By participating in the Buraidah entrepreneurship forum, the authority encouraged private-sector entrepreneurs to invest in eco-friendly hospitality and guiding services. Leveraging natural assets sustainably while conserving wildlife habitats directly advances the environmental and economic objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Explore how royal reserves are transforming nature conservation and tourism across the Kingdom. Read more environmental updates on Marhaba Saudi.