RIYADH: The Diriyah Dates Festival, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Diriyah Governorate, is attracting visitors from across the Kingdom.
Stalls at the festival are selling a variety of locally grown dates. Diriyah, a UNESCO site with rich Saudi history, also offers educational, shopping and entertainment activities.
Visitors and exhibitors interviewed by the Saudi Press Agency have praised the festival’s wide selection of high-quality dates.
They have also highlighted attractions at the event, such as educational exhibitions, showcases of Saudi dates, palm tree exhibitions, a children’s theater and local family-run handicrafts displays.
The festival aims to boost economic activity in Diriyah, increase date sales, help farmers access new markets and encourage the community to support local date production.
The event is also part of the area’s policy to promote Saudi heritage, with the well-organized market setting honoring the city’s cultural and historical identity.
