Saudi Arabia is making history on the high seas!

In a bold move for both marine conservation and women’s empowerment, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has launched the Middle East’s first female sea ranger corps — and these trailblazers are already making waves.

Timed with World Ranger Day, the announcement marks a giant leap toward gender inclusion in environmental protection

Seven pioneering women have officially joined the reserve’s elite team, patrolling 170 km of stunning Red Sea coastline alongside male rangers and the Saudi Border Guard.

From protecting coral reefs to safeguarding endangered marine life, these rangers are the real-life guardians of the deep.

But getting here wasn’t easy — all recruits completed an intensive swimming and marine training program, learning everything from first aid to conservation techniques.

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For some, like Ghaida from Al-Wajh, the journey began with overcoming a fear of the water. “It felt peaceful and beautiful, like discovering a new world,” she says of her first swim.

With 34% of the reserve’s ranger team now women — far above the global average — Saudi Arabia is proving that conservation is a team effort, no matter your gender

And the mission is critical: the reserve is home to 64% of the Kingdom’s coral species and some of its most precious marine wildlife.

From land to sea, these women are showing the world that protecting nature has no gender limits — only courage, skill, and heart