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An international research team led by scientists from King Abdulaziz University has identified and documented the first marine sediments from the Oligocene Epoch in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a discovery that is reshaping understanding of the region’s geological history.
Al-Qurayyat governorate, Jouf region, northwestern Saudi Arabia, near the Saudi-Jordanian border
Who
An international research team led by scientists from King Abdulaziz University, including Dr. Mohammed Hamed Al-Jahdali, Dr. Ibrahim Ghandour, Dr. Ramadan Al-Qahawi, Dr. Mahmoud Fares, Dr. Birgit Wade, Mazen Al-Saddah, and Khalid Al-Ruzaiqi
What
An international research team led by scientists from King Abdulaziz University has identified and documented the first marine sediments from the Oligocene Epoch in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a discovery that is reshaping understanding of the region’s geological history.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:23:34 GMT · 2h 55m ago
Where
Al-Qurayyat governorate, Jouf region, northwestern Saudi Arabia, near the Saudi-Jordanian border ·
Why
The project aimed to rebuild the stratigraphic, biological and chronological framework of Paleogene deposits in northwestern Saudi Arabia using advanced microfossil analysis techniques that had not previously been applied in the region.
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How this affects you
The discovery provides a more precise geological timeline for northwestern Saudi Arabia, which could lead to improved models for mineral exploration, particularly for phosphate deposits, and reassess the region’s hydrocarbon potential by providing new models for oil and gas trapping systems.
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