Umm al-Qamari

Saudi Arabia, Makkah Region

Umm al-Qamari

LocationSaudi Arabia, Makkah Region

RegionMakkah Region

TypeProtected Area

Coordinates18.9830°, 41.1000°

Established1977

Area4.03

Nearest CityAl-Qunfudhah (40 km)

Major CityAl-Qunfudhah (40 km)

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About Umm al-Qamari

Umm al-Qamari Islands were the first protected area in Saudi Arabia, comprising two Red Sea islands southwest of Al-Qunfudhah. The islands harbor the largest colony of swift terns reported in the Red Sea, along with numerous other seabird species including brown booby and great white pelican.