The central area of Ain Ibn Fuhaid city is ready to host the fourth edition of the Shaqra Al-Asyah Dates Festival starting next Sunday. The site was prepared by the Al-Asyah Governorate Municipality, which is affiliated with the Qassim Region Municipality.
According to SPA, the preparation works included maintaining the lighting and electricity networks, washing courtyards, and enhancing general cleaning. The municipality also focused on preparing market facilities and operational readiness to provide a suitable environment for displaying and marketing dates for farmers, producers, and shoppers.
Engineer Ghazi Al-Dhafiri, head of the Al-Asyah Governorate Municipality, stated that the preparation covered technical, organizational, and service aspects. He noted that these efforts aim to support local date producers and farmers, positioning the festival as an economic and community destination for residents and visitors.
The fourth edition of the festival serves as a seasonal event to support agricultural and economic activity in the governorate, allowing producers to market local dates and increase commercial movement during the date season.
Where will the 4th Shaqra Al-Asyah Dates Festival take place? The festival will be held in the central area of Ain Ibn Fuhaid city. The site has been prepared by the Al-Asyah Governorate Municipality, which is part of the Qassim Region Municipality, to receive shoppers, producers, and farmers.
What specific preparations were made at the festival site? Preparation works included the maintenance of electricity and lighting networks and the washing of courtyards. Additionally, the municipality enhanced general cleaning efforts and prepared market facilities to ensure operational readiness for the event.
What is the purpose of the Shaqra Al-Asyah Dates Festival? The festival aims to support agricultural and economic activities within the governorate. It provides local farmers and producers an opportunity to market their products and showcase the quality of local dates to increase commercial movement.