The market square of the Al-Khabra and Riyadh Al-Khabra Dates Festival in Qassim Region has received its first shipments of dates, seeing a strong turnout of farmers and brisk trading activity.
According to SPA, Sukkari dates accounted for 60% of sales during the first 10 days of the event. Executive Director Eng. Fahd Al-Rasheed stated that additional varieties, including Medjool, Khalas, and Sukkari, will arrive in the coming days.
The festival includes a dates auction starting at 6:30 p.m. daily. The venue features sections for local producers to showcase products, areas for selling fruits and vegetables, and an entertainment area for children and families.
Government agencies are providing services and awareness programs to farmers and visitors, while 60 volunteers support operations across the festival facilities.
Which date varieties are featured at the Al-Khabra and Riyadh Al-Khabra Dates Festival? The festival offers a wide range of date varieties produced in Riyadh Al-Khabra and Al-Khabra. Sukkari dates were particularly prominent, making up 60% of sales during the first 10 days, and other varieties arriving at the event include Medjool and Khalas.
What activities and facilities are available for visitors at the festival? Visitors can attend a dates auction that begins at 6:30 p.m. throughout the festival. The event also provides an entertainment area for families and children, dedicated areas for selling vegetables and fruits, and a section where local producers showcase their products.
How is the Al-Khabra and Riyadh Al-Khabra Dates Festival supported operationally? The festival operations are supported by 60 volunteers working across various sections and facilities. Additionally, several government agencies participate in the event to offer services and awareness programs to both farmers and visitors.