The Uruq Bani Ma’arid protected area, located in the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia, faced a drastic decline in native wildlife like the Sand Gazelle, Arabian Gazelle, and Arabian Oryx due to habitat degradation and hunting. By 1960s Arabian Oryx was extinct from wild and other species had declined drastically in Saudi Arabia. This decline threatened biodiversity and disrupted the ecosystem. To address this, the National Centre for Wildlife (NCW) implemented a comprehensive restoration program starting in 1990s . Key actions included reintroducing these species as well as Houbara Bustard from captive-bred populations, enforcing protection measures, and restoring their habitat.  NCW also conducted biodiversity studies, re-zoned the area based on biodiversity needs, and established managed grazing zones to prevent overgrazing.