Saudi Arabia reports a substantial decline in dust storms due to effective environmental strategies.

In an encouraging development, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a significant 53 percent reduction in dust and sandstorm occurrences from January to July 2025, according to the Regional Center for Dust and Sandstorms. This notable decrease stands out when compared with historical data for the same timeframe.

The Executive Director of the center, Jamaan Al-Qahtani, shared that each month showed varying levels of decline. Notably, January saw a dramatic 80 percent drop, followed by declines of 40 percent in February, 75 percent in March, 41 percent in April, another 40 percent in May, an impressive 59 percent in June, and finally, a steady reduction of 41 percent in July.

This improvement is largely credited to Saudi Arabia's dedicated national environmental strategies. Al-Qahtani highlighted initiatives such as the Saudi Green Initiative and cloud seeding programs. He also mentioned efforts to expand vegetation cover across the nation, enforce stricter controls on grazing practices, and enhance ecosystem protection through royal reserves.

Furthermore, favorable climatic shifts have positively influenced air mass patterns-significantly boosting air quality while minimizing potential dust sources.

The center underscored these findings as clear evidence of the successful implementation of national strategies aimed at mitigating extreme weather conditions and fostering sustainable environmental practices.