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| المركز الوطني لتنمية الحياة الفطرية | |
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 26 March 2019 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | Riyadh |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture |
| Website | http://www.ncw.gov.sa |
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