RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture examined falcons participating in the second Falcons and Hunting Exhibition to ensure that they did not have bird flu, according to an offical report.
The ministry also organized a pavilion at the exhibition to provide information about disease prevention. The pavilion included veterinary teams and advanced clinics.
Falconry enthusiasts from more than 20 countries participated in the five-day exhibition, the biggest event of its kind in the Middle East. Almost 305,000 visitors attended, and more than 350 exhibitors participated.
Organized by the Saudi Falcons Club, the exhibition showcased social, cultural, educational, scientific and artistic activities, as well as exhibitor displays of falcons and weapons used in hunting.
The event featured training workshops, lectures, children’s activities, and art workshops organized in partnership with the Saudi Society of Fine Arts.
The event was part of Riyadh Season, which runs until mid-December. The Saudi Seasons program includes 11 festivals aimed at promoting the Kingdom as a world-class visitor destination.
Saudi Environment Ministry: Falconry expo disease-free
Saudi Environment Ministry: Falconry expo disease-free
- The Saudi Seasons program includes 11 festivals aimed at promoting the Kingdom as a world-class visitor destination
Citrus festival highlights AlUla’s heritage, economy
- The rise in visitor numbers reflects the festival’s prominence as a major agricultural and community event. It runs until Jan. 16
ALULA: The AlUla Citrus Festival has seen a remarkable turnout of residents and visitors as it has coincided with the mid-year school break, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The festival is being held at the farmers’ market in the cultural oasis, amid an environment that blends stunning natural beauty with the governorate's rich agricultural heritage.
The rise in visitor numbers reflects the festival’s prominence as a major agricultural and community event. It runs until Jan. 16.
It allows visitors to explore local products and purchase citrus fruits directly from farmers, highlighting the deep connection between the people, their land, and agricultural legacy.
The festival showcases a diverse selection of AlUla’s finest citrus fruits, alongside platforms for local producers, the SPA added.
The event also features interactive family-friendly activities and live cooking demonstrations.
It contributes to revitalizing agricultural economic activity and reinforces agricultural seasons as a pillar of sustainable development in the governorate.
The AlUla Citrus Festival is a key social and economic event and gives local farmers a vital platform to showcase and sell their produce, supporting the agricultural economy of a governorate home to nearly 5,000 productive farms.
