Largest manmade oasis

Largest manmade oasis
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Who
National Water Company
What
19,846,222 square metre(s)
Where
Saudi Arabia (Buraydah)
When
30 August 2024

The Largest manmade oasis is Buraydah Oasis with a size of 19,846,222 square meters (4904.1 acres) and was achieved by National Water Company (KSA), in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia on 9 December 2024.

Al-Buraydah Oasis is a prominent feature of Al-Qassim Province in Saudi Arabia. Located in the city of Buraydah, this lush oasis reflects the area's rich agricultural heritage and its importance as a hub for farming and trade. National Water Company created this oasis for its environmental impact, the project would utilize treated wastewater for irrigation, promoting sustainable water management in a water-scarce country, as well enhancing biodiversity by creating habitats for local flora and fauna in an otherwise arid region.