JEDDAH: The Qassim region continues to strengthen its position as Saudi Arabia’s capital of dates, with millions of palm trees producing a wide range of premium varieties.
Among them is sukkari, one of the Kingdom’s leading agricultural products and among the most sought-after dates in local and international markets, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The region’s date industry takes center stage each year at the Buraidah International Dates Carnival, the world’s largest dates festival, which brings together thousands of farmers, traders, and investors.
Organized by the National Center for Palms and Dates, the event runs through to Oct. 15 and features many entertainments, including a rural farm showcasing Qassim’s agricultural heritage, and community events at King Khalid Cultural Center.
The carnival boosts commercial activity while creating new opportunities for investment and exports in the Kingdom’s palm and dates sector. It also applies the latest grading, packaging, and marketing practices to ensure product quality and transparent sales, further strengthening the competitiveness of Saudi dates in regional and international markets.
