BURAIDAH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival has more than 100 date varieties on display, reflecting the richness and quality of Qassim region’s agricultural production while attracting farmers, traders and shoppers and driving strong commercial activity.
The carnival also promotes rare date varieties and highlights their agricultural and cultural value, allowing farmers and enthusiasts to learn about their characteristics and exchange expertise in cultivation, care, preservation and marketing.
Held annually for 75 days from Aug. 1, the carnival has become a major agricultural and economic event. It supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to develop the agricultural sector and enhance food security.
The event provides an integrated marketing journey from farms to shoppers, receiving farmers’ produce and facilitating sales throughout the season.
The Qassim region is home to around 11 million date palms, which produce more than 580,000 tonnes of dates annually.
