The General Secretariat for the Conservation of the Arabian Oryx was established in 2001 as a regional initiative aimed at coordinating and unifying the Arabian Oryx conservation efforts in the Arabian Peninsula. The General Secretariat is hosted by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi as confirmation and commitment of the government of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to support all initiatives aiming to return back the Arabian Oryx to its homeland among free, sustainable groups and in harmony with local communities.