Feast of flavors at Alkhobar farmers market

Locally grown produce and culinary treats from Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province will go on display at a farmers market from May 16-18 at Alkhobar Waterfront. (@MOCCulinary)
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Updated 16 May 2024
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Feast of flavors at Alkhobar farmers market

RIYADH: Locally grown produce and culinary treats from Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province will go on display at a farmers market from May 16-18 at Alkhobar Waterfront.

The event aims to support local farmers and culinary artisans, while highlighting the range of agricultural produce and culinary offerings from the area, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Dates, lumi (dried limes), vegetables and a wide variety of fruit will be available at the marketplace.

A dedicated section will spotlight local producers, offering dishes and beverages made from the province’s finest ingredients.

Live musical performances and activities for children will also be provided.

The farmers market has been organized in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and the Eastern Province Municipality.

The commission hopes to expand the market as a platform to promote locally sourced products, both domestically and internationally.

By facilitating direct sales from farmers to consumers, the commission aims to promote sustainability and local investment within the culinary arts sector.


Fifth beekeeping season begins at Saudi royal reserve

Updated 08 February 2026
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Fifth beekeeping season begins at Saudi royal reserve

RAFHA: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority on Sunday launched the fifth annual beekeeping season for 2026 to empower the local community and regulate beekeeping within the reserve.

The launch supports the authority’s goals of biodiversity conservation, sustainable environmental practices, and economic returns for beekeepers, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

This year’s season includes three main periods linked to spring flowers, acacia, and sidr, with each period’s start date serving as the deadline for participation applications.

The authority urged beekeepers to review the season details and join scheduled virtual meetings to ensure organized participation under the approved regulations.

The beekeeping season also promotes ecotourism by showcasing the reserve’s scenic and pristine environment, reinforcing its status as a unique ecotourism hub.

Covering 91,500 sq. km, the reserve is the Kingdom’s second-largest royal protected area, home to diverse wildlife, plants, and trees, and featuring several ancient historical and heritage sites.