Jouf Deputy Governor Opens 'Dates Festival 2025' in Dumat Al-Jandal
At a Glance
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- Date: February 18, 2025 \n
- Location: Exhibition City, Dumat Al-Jandal \n
- Festival dates: February 19-23, 2025 \n
On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jouf, His Royal Highness Prince Mutaib bin Mishal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the region, will inaugurate the 11th edition of the "Jouf Dates Festival 2025" tomorrow, organized by the Jouf Regional Secretariat through the Dumat Al-Jandal Municipality.
\nFestival Goals and Economic Impact
\nThe festival aims to boost economic activity by supporting date production and marketing, attract investment and create job opportunities for young people, and promote local tourism while reinforcing Jouf's identity as a leading agricultural destination.
\nBest Maknouz Dates Award
\nAt the close of the festival, winners will be crowned with the "Prince Faisal bin Nawaf Award for Best Maknouz Dates," worth SAR 100,000, spurring competition among farmers to improve the quality of their produce.
\nIn Closing
\nThe festival reflects the vision of Jouf's Governor and Deputy Governor in supporting the agriculture, investment and tourism sectors, contributing to the region's development and the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030 targets.