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local contractors and NCWCD in Riyadh. <strong>The</strong> Riyadh Authority is responsible <strong>for</strong><br />
maintaining the campsites.<br />
Other patrols : Not applicable.<br />
Threats to integrity : Off-road driving; tree-cutting, and unregulated grazing<br />
by camels and sheep in the wider area.<br />
Other Stakeholders<br />
Local community identity : Principal tribes are Sibea and Suhul; most of<br />
the region’s population is settled.<br />
Local <strong>eco</strong>nomic structure : Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia.<br />
Local communities involvement : Services such as petrol, diesel and food and<br />
water supplies obtained locally.<br />
Government ministry involvement : Riyadh Local Authority administers the wider<br />
recreational area; the Royal Court retains ultimate control over the KKWRC area.<br />
Regional Infrastructure<br />
Nearest petrol supplies : Thumammah village<br />
Nearest over-night accommodation : Riyadh airport hotel.<br />
Nearest towns (150 km radius) : Riyadh<br />
Distance to regional centre (Emara) : ~100km to Riyadh<br />
Nearest national sealed road : A sealed road runs through the area.<br />
Regional tourist attractions : Riyadh Authority campsites.<br />
Regional tourism developments : As above.<br />
Summary Assessment Notes<br />
Scenic and landscape : Attractive escarpment views and well vegetated wadis.<br />
Gravel plains may hold numerous flowering ephemeral species in spring after good<br />
winter rains.<br />
Wildlife : Animal collections at KKWRC guarantee viewing of<br />
gazelles and other native species, although in captive situations.<br />
Cultural/historical : Former royal compound of minor historical value.<br />
Existing facilities : Limited campsite accommodation is available in the wider<br />
area; KKWRC is able to cater <strong>for</strong> day visits only.<br />
Location and access : Easily accessed by major road network.<br />
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