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AlUla Protected Areas Network (APAN) Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Management for Iraqi Marshlands Effective Management of King Salman Royal Nature Reserve Effective management of Wadi El-Rayan and Qarun protected areas Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan Establishment of Yanbu Birds Observatory Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAS) in the United Arab Emirates Initial Steps for the Establishment of the National Protected Areas Network Jordan Integrated Landscapes Management Initiative Market policy and legislative Development for mainstreaming sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems in Lebanon Mediterranean Experience of Eco-Tourism (MEET) Monitoring and Documentation of Biodiversity in Kuwait Nurturing capacity to engage in Biodiversity conservation in the Eastern Mediterranean Protected Areas Network Review for Palestine Towards Sustainable Management of the Mujib River Basin World Heritage Sites in Arab Countries

The Arab States are home to a wealth and diversity of natural heritage, with desert landscapes and marine sites being particularly noteworthy.

The number of natural sites currently listed is, however, the smallest of any of the UNESCO regions by a considerable margin.

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Banc d'Arguin National Park Ichkeul National Park Socotra Archipelago Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) Tassili n'Ajjer Wadi Rum Protected Area