`Abu Al-Wail`... Discovery of the longest cave in Saudi Arabia

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - Tariq Aba Al-Khail, the official spokesman for the Saudi Geological Survey, announced the identification of a new geological tourist destination in the volcanic Harrat Khaybar, northeast of Medina. The Khaybar Harrat region is considered one of the largest volcanic fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Aba Al-Khail revealed that a geological team A specialist from the Saudi Geological Survey documented the longest cave in Saudi Arabia made of basalt, extending about five kilometers in length. This cave will be nominated to become a tourist attraction after studies on it are completed.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Abu Al-I&#39;al Cave</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is considered one of the ideal natural attractions in <strong>the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</strong> , as it is characterized by wonderful rock formations and exceptional natural beauty. The cave extends over a distance of <strong>5 kilometers</strong> , and includes many corridors, tunnels and rooms, giving visitors the opportunity to explore it on foot or using mountain bikes.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The step of adopting Abu Al-Wail Cave as a new tourist destination in the Kingdom is an important step towards promoting eco-tourism in this country, which has enormous potential in this field. The Kingdom occupies unique natural sites, such as <strong>the Asir Mountains, with their rugged mountainous terrain</strong> and deep valleys, and <strong>the Rub’ al-Khali desert,</strong> which It is considered the largest sand desert in the world, and includes many rare wild animals, in addition to the Red Sea coast, which is distinguished by its picturesque beaches.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Kingdom aims to increase the contribution of the tourism sector to the gross domestic product to <strong>10%</strong> , and aims to receive <strong>100 million</strong> visitors by <strong>2030</strong> , with the aim of being among the five largest countries receiving tourists in the world.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Why was Abu Al Wa&#39;al Cave given this name?</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This discovery was named <strong>“Abu Ibex”</strong> after the presence of skeletons of a large number of Ibex. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%84..%20%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%81%20%D8%A3%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%84%20%D9%83%D9%87%D9%81%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Promoting eco-tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Saudi economist, Bin Freihan, pointed out that this type of tourism targets a specific category of visitors interested in natural reserves, exploration and environmental experience, and stressed that developing the tourism sector in the Kingdom and promoting eco-tourism will carry great economic benefits, including providing job opportunities and stimulating investment.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In addition to the expected increase in tourism revenues, Bin Furaihan believes that the development of ecotourism will enhance environmental awareness and protect the country’s natural resources, which contributes to sustainable development and maintaining environmental balance. He pointed out that investment in this sector represents a promising future opportunity to enhance economic diversification and achieve sustainable development. In the Kingdom.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Read also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A9-... school surrounded by fog in Saudi Arabia... What is the story?</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%87%D9%8A-%D9%8... is the story of Saoudat and what is the relationship of Shepherd Saad to it?</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.aljazeera.net/ebusiness/2024/1/28/%D9%83%D9%87%D9%81-%D8%A3%... style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://arabic.rt.com/technology/1531712-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84...