Saudi archipelago Farasan in bid to enter UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere list

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Saudi archipelago Farasan in bid to enter UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere list

Saudi archipelago Farasan in bid to enter UNESCO list

Published: August 05, 2020 16:20 Khitam Al Amir, Senior Staff Writer

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20200805_Forsan_Island — Farasan, an archipelago in the Red Sea comprising more than 200 islands made of coral reefs and rich wildlife, is making a bid to enter UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) list. The Kingdom is set to complete all procedures for its bid to have the Farasan Islands Reserve, the first Saudi natural reserve, registered on the UNESCO’s MAB list by the end of next month. Image Credit: Shuttertsock

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Farasan is characterised by a unique marine lifestyle. Most of the inhabitants live on the islands, while some travel between the islands on boats. Each island contains historic and heritage sites dating back to ancient periods. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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The islands reserve is home to many historical palaces and heritage sites that were once stop for cruise ships as well as for commercial and warships Image Credit:

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