AL-EDABI: A popular Saudi honey festival has been providing a sweet taste of business success for local family enterprises.
Fifty producers of traditional handicraft products have been getting a buzz out of showcasing their wares at the fifth Jazan Honey Festival, taking place in Al-Edabi’s cultural center.
And so popular have their products been with visitors, that for many participants the event has proved a profitable experience.
Sulaiman bin Yahya Al-Ghazwani, the festival’s executive director, said that the aim of giving families the opportunity to exhibit was to help them develop their capabilities and talents, while providing a marketing platform for the promotion of their products.
He added that by highlighting local handicrafts, the festival was looking to encourage entrepreneurship and assist in the process of achieving sustainable economic development in communities.
Al-Ghazwani noted that many festivalgoers had praised the high quality of the craft items produced by the participating families and some had suggested a permanent location be provided for these families to sell their goods.
Families taking part in the honey festival thanked organizers for the chance to display their products and said the experience had encouraged them to drive their ventures forward.
Items on show included textiles, embroidery, incense and perfumes, calligraphy art, henna engraving, and accessories, in addition to traditional cuisine, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The festival aims to represent the character of the region along with its professions and traditional handicrafts.
Enterprising families get buzz from business boon at Saudi honey festival
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Enterprising families get buzz from business boon at Saudi honey festival
- Al-Ghazwani noted that many festivalgoers had praised the high quality of the craft items produced by the participating families and some had suggested a permanent location be provided for these families to sell their goods
Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Al-Baha raises readiness to address weather issues
AL-BAHA: The Al-Baha branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has raised its level of readiness to help address issues caused by the weather in the region.
The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the authority’s plan and with the aim of ensuring the provision of all necessary capabilities.
The authority has affirmed the readiness of its emergency centers and field teams. Some 19 ambulance teams and five rapid response teams have been allocated, in addition to the required equipment, ensuring prompt intervention and provision of highly efficient emergency services.
The authority has called on all residents in the region to adhere to the instructions of the competent authorities and follow the safety procedures during fog and low-visibility conditions. They should also comply with traffic safety regulations and directives issued by Civil Defense.
The emergency number 997 and the Asefni, Tawakkalna, and Absher applications are available around the clock in emergency situations, and members of the public are urged to make immediate contact when necessary.
