Sabya – May 15, 2025 — The 21st edition of the Mango and Tropical Fruit Festival, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture on the Sabya governorate waterfront in Jazan region, concluded after a bustling week that drew more than 100,000 visitors from across the Kingdom.

This year's festival was an exceptional success on multiple fronts, both in the diversity of its agricultural displays and in the scale of attendance. More than 100 organizations took part, including farmers, cooperative associations, home-based producers, government agencies and logistics companies, reinforcing the synergy between the public and private sectors in supporting the local agricultural system.

The festival featured 10 specialized training workshops attended by 400 participants, focused on building agricultural knowledge and practical skills in mango tree care, biological pest control, and processing applications that add value to tropical fruit crops.

The event also showcased a wide range of processed mango products, highlighting the economic opportunities the region holds in food innovation and reinforcing support for local producing families and farmers.

Over its seven days, the festival recorded sales exceeding SR5 million, a figure that reflects the abundance and quality of local agricultural output in Jazan, home to more than 20,321 mango and tropical fruit farms with annual production exceeding 118,000 tonnes of high-quality varieties.

The annual event is part of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's ongoing efforts to boost agricultural activity, stimulate the local economy, and support Saudi Vision 2030's goal of developing the agricultural sector as a strategic pillar of food security and environmental sustainability.