Jeddah Season 2022 adds to Eid entertainment bonanza
A total of 2,800 traditional and modern activities will be presented over a period of 60 days
There will be 70 interactive experiences, more than 60 entertainment games and seven Arab plays
Updated 01 May 2022
Arab News
JEDDAH: The start of the second edition of Jeddah Season 2022, held under the slogan “Our Good Days,” will coincide with the advent of Eid Al-Fitr for the first time.
A total of 2,800 traditional and modern activities will be presented over a period of 60 days, covering entertainment and leisure, as well as the the cultural inventory of Jeddah and its historic legacy.
There will be 70 interactive experiences, more than 60 entertainment games, seven Arab plays, two international plays, five marine experiences and events, an international circus, an interactive waterfall, four international exhibitions, as well as more than 90 stores and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.
The activities, set to begin from May 2, the first day of Eid, are being led by global leaders in the event industry, according to the season’s management.
The program will take into account all of the Kingdom’s regions in order to emphasize diverse Saudi cultural heritage.
Jeddah is aiming to boost tourism by offering recreational opportunities to regional and international visitors.
The season has advertised the event through media and marketing campaigns, including billboards and light shows scattered across Jeddah.
The program is targeting all age groups and regions in the Kingdom through its diverse range of events.
Experimental farm in Al-Lith looks into future of Saudi Arabian agriculture
Research initiative reflects strategic transformation
Updated 02 February 2026
SPA
JEDDAH: An experimental farm in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Lith Governorate is one of the research initiatives reflecting the strategic transformation taking place in the Kingdom’s agricultural sector.
The farm uses highly efficient, sustainable production models that combine scientific research with commercial application, contributing to strengthening the country’s food security system and the sustainability of water resources.
Located in the Ghumaiqa Center on an area of about 10 hectares, the cutting-edge farm is a testing platform for modern agricultural technologies that tackle the challenge of water scarcity.
The farm includes developed open fields and modern greenhouses, supported by smart irrigation encompassing drip and sprinkler irrigation alongside surface and subsurface technologies.
All the systems operate via smart controls that enable the monitoring of water consumption and ensure improved efficiency, thereby achieving a balance between agricultural production and water conservation.
The farm also uses treated and diluted low-salinity seawater.
It aims to diversify agricultural water sources, reduce reliance on freshwater, and open new horizons for agriculture in coastal and semi-arid environments.
A view of the experimental farm in Al-Lith. (SPA)
The project represents a promising investment opportunity in the field of smart agriculture, enabling the development of commercially scalable production models, particularly for high-value vegetables and fruits, while reducing operational costs associated with water and energy, enhancing the economic feasibility of future agricultural projects.
In addition, the project contributes to transferring and localizing agricultural expertise, supporting local food supply chains, and creating an attractive environment for agricultural investment.
This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals and enhances the efficiency of the private sector in adopting innovative agricultural solutions.
Yahya bin Abdulrahman Al-Mahabi, the director of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture office in Al-Lith Governorate, told the Saudi Press Agency that the project represented the future of agriculture in the Kingdom.
He explained that the vision was based on investing in technology, enhancing the return on water per unit, and integrating scientific research with investment opportunities.
Al-Mahabi spoke of the experimental farm as a modern, scalable and replicable model applicable in several regions of the Kingdom, particularly in coastal environments.
Al-Mahabi highlighted the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s commitment to supporting distinctive projects that contributed to achieving food security while developing rural areas and enhancing agricultural production efficiency, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
