The third seasonal dates exhibition in Riyadh has attracted more than 113,000 visitors since its launch in August, offering a vibrant showcase of Saudi Arabia's renowned date industry. Organized by the National Company for Agricultural Services, the event is being held at Al-Rabwah markets in the Saudi capital and will continue until October 31.
The exhibition features a wide range of high-quality local dates from various regions of the Kingdom, with daily deliveries of dozens of tonnes of dates. More than 60 producers and marketers are participating, seizing commercial opportunities by displaying top-quality date products.
In addition to the variety of dates on offer, the exhibition integrates technical solutions for date marketing, including online ordering through specialized platforms. Visitors can also enjoy artistic performances and entertainment events hosted in pavilions at the market.
Riyadh, which leads the country in date production, contributes 436,000 tonnes to Saudi Arabia's annual output of 1.6 million tonnes. The Kingdom boasts a positive trade balance in the date industry, with a self-sufficiency rate of 124 percent.
As Saudi Arabia continues to solidify its global leadership in date production, the Riyadh exhibition supports the sustainable growth of the industry and opens up further economic opportunities in agriculture.