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The Empty Quarter was not always barren — a study by several universities reveals that region once had a lake and river system.

KAUST study reveals Empty Quarter once had vast lake, river system

  • Empty Quarter, or Rub Al-Khali, is one of the world’s largest deserts, covering nearly 650,000 sq. km, mostly in Saudi Arabia, with dunes reaching 250 meters
By Arab News ·
Saudi adventurer triumphant after crossing the Empty Quarter

Saudi adventurer triumphant after crossing the Empty Quarter

By SALEH FAREED ·
Saudi adventurer sets out to cross Empty Quarter on foot

Saudi adventurer sets out to cross Empty Quarter on foot

By SALEH FAREED ·
Remote Thabhloten in Empty Quarter has rich history, compelling beauty

Remote Thabhloten in Empty Quarter has rich history, compelling beauty

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
All systems go for Dakar Rally 2024

All systems go for Dakar Rally 2024

By Arab News ·
Dakar Rally hits sands of Saudi Arabia for fifth time

Dakar Rally hits sands of Saudi Arabia for fifth time

By Arab News ·
Special UNESCO listing of Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve puts Saudi conservation efforts in the limelight photos

UNESCO listing of Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve puts Saudi conservation efforts in the limelight

By Jonathan Gornall ·
Special For intrepid travelers, the challenging terrain and mystical beauty of Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter beckon

For intrepid travelers, the challenging terrain and mystical beauty of Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter beckon

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Saudi, Omani interior ministers inspect Empty Quarter border crossing. (SPA) photos

Saudi, Omani interior ministers inspect Empty Quarter border crossing

By Arab News ·
The Empty Quarter is the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass, covering most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula. (Shutterstock) photos

Finnish runner to cross Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter, the world’s largest sand desert

By Rashid Hassan ·
Saudi woman explorer wishes to visit Empty Quarter again

Saudi woman explorer wishes to visit Empty Quarter again

By DEEMA AL-KHUDAIR ·
Special Men missing in Saudi’s Rub Al-Khali desert found safe, well by rescuers

Men missing in Saudi’s Rub Al-Khali desert found safe, well by rescuers

By Bander Abdul Aziz ·
Special Explorer saw nature’s sheer beauty and power in Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter

Explorer saw nature’s sheer beauty and power in Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter

By Jumana Khamis ·

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