On Friday, Saudi Arabia officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 26th member nation. This membership marks a significant milestone in the global initiative aimed at conserving the seven major big cat species: lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma. The IBCA, which now boasts 26 member countries and five observer nations, was established in 2024 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance collaboration among countries dedicated to big cat conservation. The alliance encompasses 95 countries, including both range nations where these big cats are found and non-range nations interested in their preservation. The IBCA's mission is to facilitate cooperation among various stakeholders, including governments, scientific organizations, and corporate entities, to consolidate effective conservation practices into a centralized repository. By welcoming Saudi Arabia, the IBCA strengthens its collective efforts toward ensuring a sustainable future for big cats and their habitats worldwide.