All Articles with the tag #Agriculture

Saudi Arabia’s date cultivation has flourished in recent years, boosted by modern farming techniques and strong government initiatives.
Dates: A Sweet Engine for Saudi Arabia's Economy

If the idea of a date carnival sounds like a niche cultural event, the scale of the Buraidah Dates Carnival in Qassim tells a different story. With 3.5 million kilograms of dates delivered and week-one sales exceeding SAR 28 million, the event highlights how Saudi Arabia has turned its iconic fruit into a driver of economic growth.

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Saudi Arabia prioritizes food security with advanced agricultural technologies and innovative water management strategies. (Source: Pexels)
From Oil Fields to Cucumber Fields as Saudi Arabia Embraces Farming

Farming was once an unlikely profession in Saudi Arabia, but climate change and rising food prices are driving a cultural shift. From cucumbers to grapes, locally grown produce is gaining traction, reflecting the Kingdom’s push for food self-sufficiency and sustainable growth.

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