Tabuk | July 30, 2025

The third edition of the Honey and Agricultural Products Festival has launched in Tabuk region, at Prince Fahd bin Sultan Park, organized by the region's branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, with the participation of more than 45 farmers and beekeepers, alongside a number of government, private, and non-profit entities. The festival runs for five days, combining agricultural, environmental and commercial elements, reflecting the Kingdom's direction in supporting local products and empowering small producers.

The festival is an interactive platform aimed at raising awareness of Saudi agricultural products and opening direct marketing channels for consumers to strengthen local supply chains, as well as serving as an occasion to transfer knowledge and skills between farmers, beekeepers and enthusiasts.

Eng. Amjad bin Abdullah Thulab, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's branch in Tabuk, explained that the festival builds on the successes of previous editions, and affirms the ministry's commitment to supporting the agricultural and beekeeping sectors within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030's goals, particularly in the fields of food security, developing local production, and stimulating innovation in agricultural technologies.

The festival includes more than 45 diverse corners, including a "Little Beekeeper" corner offering children a simplified educational experience about the world of bees and agriculture, and a "Mobile Clinic" providing field diagnosis of bee diseases and consultation services for beekeepers, in addition to an agricultural guidance corner focused on best sustainable farming practices.

The program also includes a series of awareness events aimed at all segments of society, aiming to boost environmental and agricultural awareness, instill modern farming concepts among younger generations, and encourage them to enter this vital productive sector.

The festival highlights the pivotal role of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in empowering farmers and beekeepers through an integrated package of technical and marketing support, and spotlights the importance of these sectors in boosting food security and achieving environmental and economic sustainability.