- Region’s 5.6m date palms central to Kingdom’s food security
- Exhibition aims to boost production and encourage investment
RIYADH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan recently toured the Madinah Dates Season exhibition near Quba Mosque which showcases local agriculture and handicrafts, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The exhibition, launched in early October, was organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in partnership with the National Center for Palms and Dates and the Madinah Chamber of Commerce.
Prince Salman visited various sections featuring local agricultural products and industries linked to the dates sector.
Madinah, with 5.6 million palm trees and an annual production of 263,000 tonnes, is central to Saudi Arabia’s food security goals and Vision 2030.
Prince Salman also listened to an explanation of the exhibition areas, which featured over 50 sales outlets, a tasting and cooking area, and displays of traditional handicrafts.
Public and private entities have been collaborating to promote agricultural initiatives, financing, and logistics services for investors, the SPA reported.
The exhibition, which ended on Wednesday, aimed to strengthen the sector, boost production and encourage investment, in line with Vision 2030.
As a part of the event, Camp Wrth for Handicrafts, organized by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, had workshops and live cooking demonstrations.
The exhibition featured 46 pavilions selling date products from local businesses, supporting the community and small industries.
The Madinah Dates Season, which continues until the end of the year, celebrates local agriculture, innovation and tradition, and contributes to the region’s sustainable development.
The ministry has emphasized quality production to ensure products reach global markets in peak condition.
The season features auctions of harvests from more than 29,000 farms, highlighting a range of date varieties.
