The International Al-Jouf Agricultural Forum celebrated World Olive Day, underscoring the pivotal role the olive tree plays in supporting Saudi Arabia's agricultural and economic sector, particularly in the Al-Jouf region, home to more than 23 million olive trees. The celebration, held on November 29, 2024, coincided with the annual occasion designated by UNESCO on November 26 each year, marking the importance of the olive tree and its cultural, social and environmental symbolism.

The forum featured a range of activities highlighting the strategic value of the olive sector, including the honoring of 10 outstanding farmers who took part in various agricultural festivals and contributed to improving the quality and efficiency of olive production.

Al-Jouf is a leading olive-producing region, contributing a significant share of the Kingdom's annual production, which reaches 150,000 tons of table olives and 18,000 tons of olive oil. This output stands as one of the pillars of the agricultural economy, reinforcing the Kingdom's position in local and global markets.

Alongside honoring farmers, the forum offered a range of social services to support workers in this vital sector, as part of broader efforts to promote sustainable development.