The 18th Jouf International Olive Festival achieved outstanding success as its events concluded yesterday, having welcomed more than 200,000 visitors over ten days of diverse events organized by Jouf Region Municipality. The festival is one of the region's most prominent cultural and economic events, drawing visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom, with the number of visitors coming from outside the region reaching around 130,000 people.

Atef bin Mohammed Al-Sharaan, Secretary General of Jouf region and Chairman of the festival's Supreme Organizing Committee, affirmed that this success is due to the strong support and continuous follow-up from the Emir of Jouf region and his deputy. He explained that the festival stood out for its rich events, spread across 11 main zones, in addition to organizing diverse activities across 4 entertainment and cultural stages.

International Participation and Agricultural Contributions

The festival saw wide international participation from 7 countries across 3 continents, alongside notable local contributions from 44 farmers and 5 agricultural companies, further cementing Jouf region's standing as one of the Kingdom's most important olive-producing regions. Processing industries also featured prominently, with 4 specialized stores, highlighting the economic value of olives and their derivatives.

150 Diverse Events

Festival CEO Omar bin Abdulaziz Al-Hamwan said the festival offered more than 150 diverse events, including entertainment and cultural activities and workshops, with the participation of 20 home-based businesses and 15 brands, providing a vital platform to support entrepreneurs and local projects.

The festival is a distinguished tourism and entertainment destination, combining Jouf region's agricultural authenticity and heritage with innovation in delivering its events, reflecting the Kingdom's vision of sustainably boosting tourism and agricultural activities.