Arar – 13 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 5, 2025.

The "Layali Suhail" ("Nights of Suhail") festival continues in the city of Arar, organized by the Chamber of Commerce with the participation of a number of government and civil entities, forming an important marketing window for small business owners and home-based producers, amid a notable turnout of visitors. The festival is held at the municipal celebration square, seeing growing interest from residents and visitors alike.

At a Glance

  • A diverse heritage exhibition: The festival's pavilions feature authentic products reflecting the region's cultural identity, including traditional clothing and natural honey, for which the region is renowned for its high quality, in addition to local handmade crafts that embody the residents' craftsmanship.
  • Economic support for families and entrepreneurs: The festival is part of efforts to boost economic and tourism activity in the Northern Borders region, providing a direct platform for marketing and promoting local products, helping increase economic returns for home-based producers and entrepreneurs, and opening new horizons for them to expand and reach a wider consumer base.
  • Growing public turnout: The festival has seen large attendance since it began, with visitor numbers exceeding 6,000 over the first three days — 1,024 visitors on the first day, 2,564 on the second day, and the third day recording the highest attendance at 3,177 visitors. The festival continues until September 13, 2025, with expectations of increased turnout in the coming days.

With this, the Layali Suhail festival stands as a prominent cultural and economic event that reinforces the region's standing as a tourism and heritage destination, and supports the sustainability of local projects in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.