# Vulture conservation efforts in Saudi Arabia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vulture-conservation-efforts-in-saudi-arabia > Updated: 2026-09-13T14:37:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. AlUla has been identified as a critical habitat for various migratory birds and endangered vulture species. In the Sharaan Nature Reserve, monitoring teams documented the rare appearance of the endangered Ruppell’s vulture and recorded approximately 20 to 30 Lappet-faced vultures, which accounts for roughly 2.5% of the national population. To bolster conservation, the Royal Commission for AlUla partnered with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to implement a GPS tracking program for Lappet-faced vultures. Expanding on these regional efforts, the National Center for Wildlife launched Saudi Arabia’s first national guidelines for vulture feeding stations. Developed with international organizations, these guidelines establish a framework for managing ‘vulture restaurants’ to provide safe food sources and mitigate the risk of poisoning for both resident and migratory species. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: National Center for Wildlife launches Saudi Arabia's first vulture feeding guidelines Saudi Arabia's National Center for Wildlife has released the first national guidelines for vulture feeding stations to protect migratory and resident species from poisoning risks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-center-for-wildlife-launches-saudi-arabias-first-vulture-feeding-guidelines ### 2026-09-06: AlUla becomes a vital habitat for endangered vulture species AlUla is becoming a key sanctuary for vultures, with rare sightings of endangered species like the Ruppell's vulture and new GPS tracking initiatives launched to protect biodiversity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alula-becomes-a-vital-habitat-for-endangered-vulture-species --- Cite as: Vulture conservation efforts in Saudi Arabia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vulture-conservation-efforts-in-saudi-arabia