Nayef bin Mohammed Al Hazzani, Governor of Baljurashi, today opened the World Bee Day 2026 events, marked on 20 May each year, in the presence of Eng. Fahd bin Miftah Al Zahrani, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the Al Baha region, and with the participation of government, private and non-profit bodies, under the theme "Bee Engaged with Bees for People and the Planet".

The event, organized by the Al Baha Beekeepers Cooperative Association in cooperation with the ministry's branch, aims to raise environmental awareness of the importance of bees and their vital role in preserving biodiversity and strengthening food security and environmental sustainability.

Awareness Events and Interactive Experiences

The event featured specialized corners and exhibits presenting honey and its derivatives, introducing the profession of beekeeping and its economic and environmental importance, and delivering educational awareness messages to every segment of the community.

The events also included a "bee tourism" experience that let visitors discover the world of bees and the stages of honey production, along with the participation of the visitor sales center, highlighting the strengths of the region's bee and honey sector.

Programs for Children to Spread Environmental Culture

A dedicated children's corner offered varied interactive activities including drawing, coloring and face painting, aimed at instilling environmental conservation concepts and explaining the importance of bees through educational and entertaining methods suited to all ages.

Graduates of the Modern Beekeeping Course

In support of national talent, the event saw the graduation of participants in the "Foundations of Modern Beekeeping" course organized by the Al Baha Beekeepers Cooperative Association, which trained five trainees from the company Mints, as part of the association's efforts to develop professional skills and transfer modern knowledge in the beekeeping sector.

Al Baha Produces More Than 20% of the Kingdom's Honey

Eng. Fahd Al Zahrani said the Al Baha region is one of the Kingdom's leading regions in beekeeping and honey production, with annual output exceeding 20% of the Kingdom's total honey production, reflecting its leading position in this vital sector.

He said the ministry continues to support beekeepers, develop production methods and strengthen environmental and agricultural initiatives that sustain the sector and achieve the Saudi Vision 2030 goals in environment and sustainable agricultural development.

Supporting Sustainability and Biodiversity

The event is part of a series of programs and initiatives aimed at supporting the bee and honey sector, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, preserving biodiversity and raising awareness of bees as a key element in achieving environmental balance and food security.

At a Glance

  • Location: Baljurashi Governorate, Al Baha Region
  • Date: 20 May 2026
  • Occasion: World Bee Day 2026
  • Organizer: Al Baha Beekeepers Cooperative Association with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
  • Theme: Bee Engaged with Bees for People and the Planet
  • Al Baha's output: more than 20% of the Kingdom's honey