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- Annual Khayrat AlUla festival to showcase centuries-old agricultural heritage
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 goals of driving economic growth through community engagement and development projects tied to AlUla鈥檚 harvest cycles.
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AlUla鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.