Tapestry of the Natural World is a six-part documentary series exploring Saudi Arabia’s landscapes, wildlife, and living traditions through the work of women engaged in stewardship, science, and cultural practice.

From the desert arenas of the Al Taif Crown Prince Camel Festival to the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival in Riyadh, women participate in longstanding equestrian and falconry traditions that remain central to the Kingdom’s heritage. These gatherings reflect a deep continuity between land, animal, and culture. At King Faisal University, female veterinary graduates enter a profession essential to animal health and agricultural sustainability. Across urban and rural communities, women are contributing to the development of domestic animal welfare initiatives, including the creation of pet cafés and adoption networks that foster new forms of community engagement. Within the protected landscapes of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Royal Reserve and through the National Center for Wildlife, female wildlife guardians work in the field managing habitats, monitoring species, and supporting conservation breeding and reintroduction programs. At KAUST, scientists conduct advanced marine research aimed at safeguarding the ecosystems of the Red Sea through technological innovation and long-term environmental study.

Together, these stories form a living tapestry — woven across desert, coastline, and reserve — where tradition and research unfold side by side in the ongoing work of tending the natural world.