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Leaders
12 hours ago
- Business
- Leaders
Summer Fruits Season in AlUla Extended Until Saturday, August 2
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has extended the Summer Fruits Season, part of the 'Khayrat AlUla' initiative, through Saturday, August 2. This extension offers more opportunities for local farmers and producers to display and sell their goods, supporting the growing demand for regional products and reinforcing the visibility of AlUla's agricultural offerings. Hosted at the Al Manshiyah Farmers' Market, the season features a wide variety of local fruits—most notably mangoes, grapes, and figs—presented by participating farmers from across AlUla. Families involved in traditional cottage industries also contribute, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the region's agricultural heritage and its role in the local economy. The Summer Fruits Season is a flagship event in AlUla's agricultural calendar. Local farms contribute over 4,900 tons of fruit annually, harvested from approximately 216,000 trees. This event is part of the broader 'Khayrat AlUla' series, which also highlights dates, citrus fruits, pomegranates, grapes, and honey. It reflects RCU's commitment to advancing food security and empowering agricultural communities, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Related Topics: Summer Fruits Season to Celebrate AlUla's Agricultural Products Year-end Review: Saudi Arabia Turns Crops Harvest into Marvelous Festivals in 2024 Explore Fine Arts at Coffee Harvest 2024 in Al-Dayer Early Date Harvest Underway in Madinah Region Short link : Post Views: 28
Asharq Al-Awsat
6 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
AlUla Launches Summer Fruits Season as Part of 'Khayrat AlUla' Initiative
The Summer Fruits Season started in AlUla on Tuesday as part of the 'Khayrat AlUla' initiative implemented by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU). The initiative aims to showcase the region's agricultural diversity and reinforce its connection to the cultural and economic identity of the area. The season is taking place at Al Manshiyah Farmers' Market from July 22 to 28, where local farmers are presenting a variety of fruits for which AlUla is known, including mangoes, grapes, and figs. The event also features participation from local productive families in a festive atmosphere that highlights the authenticity and economic importance of agricultural heritage. The Summer Fruits Season is one of AlUla's most prominent agricultural production periods, with over 4,900 tons produced annually from around 216,000 fruit-bearing trees. The event is part of the broader Khayrat AlUla series, which includes seasons for dates, grapes, citrus fruits and honey. These efforts align with RCU's goals to strengthen food security and develop agricultural communities in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The season contributes to empowering farmers, expanding marketing channels for their produce, and developing sales outlets connected to visitors, fostering long-term sustainability for the region's agricultural sector.
Arab News
21-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
AlUla's fruitful summer harvest marks community celebration
RIYADH: The Royal Commission of AlUla on Monday announced the start of the much-anticipated Summer Fruits of AlUla Season. The first event in the annual Khayrat AlUla harvest celebrations runs from July 22 to 28 at Al-Manshiyah Farmers Market. Khayrat AlUla celebrates the region's agricultural heritage. (SPA) It highlights the produce of local farmers and productive families, and includes events for the display of dates, citrus, pomegranates and honey. The initiative supports the commission's goals of driving economic growth through community engagement and development projects tied to AlUla's harvest cycles. AlUla's mango farms cover 125,000 hectares and yield over 1,125 tonnes, including the sanarah and zubda varieties. AlUla is home to more than 5,000 farms and more than 50,000 trees. Its mango farms cover 125,000 hectares and yield over 1,125 tonnes, including the sanarah and zubda varieties. The region also produces over 3,141 tonnes of figs, grapes, and pomegranates across more than 348 hectares. Khayrat AlUla is held annually to celebrate the region's centuries-old agricultural heritage, known for its high quality, distinctive produce. The event reflects a deep-rooted culture of farming, passed down through generations, balanced with modern sustainability practices that safeguard natural resources. The commission places strong emphasis on agriculture as a pillar of local economic development, which includes a boost for the tourism industry.
