Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa and CEO of the Al-Ahsa Development Authority, has inaugurated the third edition of Palm Village, the Saudi Press Agency reported on 12 November 2026.

The programme runs for three months, combining the oasis’s agricultural heritage with cultural and leisure activities. Visitors can explore local products and handicrafts, alongside a palm museum, an interactive theatre, folk performances and cultural houses.

Waha Events, a subsidiary of Waha Development, organizes and operates the destination. The Al-Ahsa Development Authority provides oversight and strategic partnership, with support from the Al-Ahsa Governorate, Al-Ahsa Municipality and the National Center for Palms and Dates.

Saudi Aramco and stc are strategic partners. The event aims to showcase agricultural products and local crafts while broadening the experiences available to winter visitors.