Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Hail region, today launched the fourth edition of the Honey Festival, organized by the Hail branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The festival was held at Al-Adham Park with the participation of a select group of Hail beekeepers who have won international awards for excellence in honey production.

During his tour, the prince viewed local honey products and extraction methods, as well as the participating apiaries showcasing the latest beekeeping techniques. The festival also honored strategic partner the sons of the late Ali bin Mohammed Al-Jumaia, along with a number of the festival's sponsoring entities.

Praise for Leadership Support and Local Innovation

In his remarks, Prince Abdulaziz praised the government's support for empowering the agricultural and processing industries, noting that the people of Hail have proven their ability to excel and innovate, winning numerous international awards in the field.

For his part, Dr. Fahd Al-Hasani, director of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's branch in the region, expressed his gratitude to the Emir of Hail for his continued support. Al-Hasani added that this new edition of the Honey Festival opens 2025 with a series of events and festivals aimed at strengthening agricultural sustainability and enabling the region's residents to engage in agricultural processing industries, backed by wise leadership.

Festival Activities and Objectives

The Honey Festival is an opportunity to promote Hail honey locally and globally, aiming to:

  • Encourage the region's beekeepers to develop their production methods.
  • Showcase high-quality honey products to visitors and participants.
  • Strengthen processing industries linked to honey and bee products.
  • Provide a platform for communication between the region's beekeepers and beekeeping experts.

The festival features a variety of activities including workshops, honey-tasting sessions and exhibitions of bee products.