"Maliha National Park" He records more than 100 types of living organisms in his protected desert environment

Sharjah, June 4 / WAM / The Maliha National Park, located in the central region of the Emirate of Sharjah, announced the results of comprehensive environmental monitoring that has documented more than 100 types of living organisms in its protected desert environment that includes more than 20 species of birds, more than 10 types of reptiles, 11 types of mammals, 39 species of insects, spiders, and more than 20 types of local plants, which enhances the position of the park as one The richest and most diverse natural environments in the Arabian Peninsula.

The “Maliha National Park”, which extends over an area of ​​34.2 square kilometers and is managed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Sunrise), is an integrated environmental, tourism and cultural destination that combines natural heritage and educational and tourism activities and is established by an Emiri decree to be a sustainable model for preserving the environment and promoting environmental tourism as it includes rare excavations and archaeological pieces dating back thousands of years and integrated environmental systems The richness of Sharjah’s nature and its unique biological diversity reflects these environmental discoveries the role of the park as a basic axis in Sharjah’s long -term strategy in the areas of nature preservation and environmental tourism as pillars of sustainable development.

The results showed the documentation of more than 20 types of local desert plants that play a pivotal role in the stability of the ecosystem and enhance the elasticity of the desert scene in the region, as these plants have evolved and strengthened their ability to resist the harsh and dehydrated desert conditions. These types include the tree of the gap and the caz Providing seasonal natural habitats for other organisms.

The park embraces more than 11 types of mammals adapting to the desert environment, most notably the Arab red fox and the Arab remnant deer. It also includes more than 10 types of reptiles, including the lizard lizard or sand fish and the snake of the Arab century.

The natural environment of Mleiha provides a haven for more than 20 types of birds, including the Punishment of Bonelli, the Arab Tamir Play or the Arab Sunfield and the Galilee, in addition to the migratory birds that pass through the region during the annual mobility seasons.

The park monitored the presence of 39 species of insects and spiders that play a very important role in maintaining the environmental balance through pollination, improving the quality of soil and reducing pests. It also forms a basis for a number of natural food chains inside the park. These creatures include a carpenter’s bee, the Arab -to -tail, black scorpion, blue Bransi butter Camels.

The “Maliha National Park” for visitors provides a wide range of activities that combine learning and exploration and includes tours in natural paths and trips between excavations and plants, wildlife monitoring and night stars monitoring sessions. These programs come within the framework of the park’s vision to enhance environmental awareness and support the goals of the national sustainability of the UAE for a long period.

Omar Jassim Al Ali, director of Maliha and strategic projects, which makes Maliha exceptional is her ability to combine environmental importance and economic value. Biodiversity in this region is a natural capital that supports tourism and provides sustainable job opportunities based on nature preservation efforts and enhances Sharjah’s position as a leading regional destination in sustainable development and constitutes the protection of these types and the definition of an environmental and economic strategy.

Throughout the year, the park receives visitors from researchers, students, nature lovers, tourists and travelers to discover the treasures of the natural diversity in Maliha, in the central region of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

The “Maliha National Park”, which opens its doors throughout the year, continues its role as a unique environmental, educational and tourist destination, as it is an ideal destination for nature lovers, researchers, students and tourists who want to get closely identifying the secrets of biological diversity in the heart of Maliha desert and discovering the richness of wild and vegetable life embraced by this exceptional environment.

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