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Current situation in the Middle East
Today private and public collections in the Middle East and in the West are also ensuring the continued existence of the oryx. Other reintroduction have taken place in Jordan, Syria, Israel and United Arab Emirates.
The following table provides a summary of the Arabian oryx past distribution and current situation in the Middle East.
| Country | Part of former distribution | Status | Current population | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | No | - | Managed population | Al Areen Wildlife Park |
| Egypt (Sinai) | doubtful | - | - | - |
| Iraq | Yes | ext. | - | - |
| Israel/Palestine | Yes | Ext., reintr. | Managed population | Hai Bar reserve |
| Re-introduced herd | Wadi Arava | |||
| Captive breeding | Tel Aviv zoo | |||
| Jordan | Yes | Ext., reintr. | Managed population | Shaumari Reserve |
| Re-introduced herd | Wadi Rum | |||
| Kuwait | Yes | Ext. | - | - |
| Oman | Yes | Ext., reintr. | Reintroduced herd | Yalooni Re-introduced herd |
| Captive breeding | Yalooni captive herd | |||
| Captive breeding | Mammal breeding center | |||
| Qatar | doubtful | - | Captive breeding | Qatar Conservtion Dept. |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes | Ext., reintr. | Captive breeding | Priv. collection Abdullah bin Kahlid |
| Captive breeding | King Khalid Wildlife Research Center | |||
| Captive breeding | National Wildlife Research Center | |||
| Re-introduced herd | Mahazat as-Sayd Protected Area | |||
| Re-introduced herd | 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid Protected Area | |||
| Captive breeding | Other private collections | |||
| Syria | Yes | Ext. Reintr. | Re-introduced herd | Al Talila Reserve |
| United Arab Emiates | Yes | Ext. | Captive breeding | Wadi Al Safa Wildife Center |
| Captive breeding | Sharjah Desert Park | |||
| Captive breeding | Priv. Dpt. Sheikh Zayed | |||
| Captive breeding | Wildlife Protection Office | |||
| Captive breeding | Other private collections |