Al-Hariq governorate has become a leading destination for citrus lovers, hosting the ninth edition of the Al-Hariq Citrus Festival, organized by the National Agricultural Services Company. The festival showcased more than 20 varieties of the finest local citrus, which impressed visitors with their high quality, distinctive taste and the innovative way they were displayed.

Diverse Activities and a Carnival Atmosphere

The governorate saw festive, lively scenes throughout the festival, filled with a range of entertainment activities that attracted visitors of all ages. Since it began, the festival has drawn more than 262,000 visitors, including 45,000 who attended in the final days alone, reflecting the huge turnout the event has enjoyed.

Farm Tours: A Unique Interactive Experience

Among the festival's most popular features were visits to local farms, where farm owners offered guests an exceptional experience. Visitors learned about the stages of growing and producing citrus, from caring for the trees through to harvesting the fruit. The tour included tasting produce straight from the farms, adding an authentic touch to the visitor experience, with guests praising the hospitality shown by local residents.

Distinctive Products and Diverse Varieties

The festival included more than 50 pavilions showcasing agricultural products, with a special focus on citrus. The products on display covered the governorate's most famous citrus varieties, including:

  • Oranges: Abu Sorra, Valencia ("summer orange"), sweet orange, Shamouti and Abu Damah.
  • Lemons: Adalia, pomelo, citron, lemonquat, Ben Zuhair and sweet lemon.
  • Grapefruit: red and yellow.
  • Mandarins: mandarin, kinnow, Abu Shabaka, clementine, Murcott, yellow and baladi mandarins.

Record Agricultural Production Figures

Al-Hariq is one of the Kingdom's most important citrus-producing regions, with annual production of around 5,000 tonnes. The governorate has 350 farms containing 100,000 citrus trees, reflecting its prominent role in strengthening national food security and supporting the local agricultural sector.

The Festival's Development Message

The Al-Hariq Festival aims to highlight local agricultural production and boost the governorate's standing as a leading destination for growing and marketing citrus in the Kingdom. The event serves as a platform to support local farmers, raise visitor awareness of the importance of sustainable agriculture, and provide a unique opportunity for farmers, investors and those interested in the agricultural sector to connect.