Al-Ahsa – 15 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 7, 2025.

The Al-Ahsa Lime Exhibition 2025, organized by the Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce under the patronage of the Governor of Al-Ahsa and in strategic partnership with the Al-Ahsa Development Authority and a number of government and civil entities, closed yesterday, recording a resounding success with public attendance exceeding 453,000 visitors, including more than 2,000 students as part of school trips, in addition to more than 50 official, diplomatic, and civil delegations from inside and outside the Kingdom.

At a Glance

  • Record sales and wide participation: The exhibition recorded sales exceeding SR5 million, with the participation of 73 exhibiting entities, alongside 20 chefs from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states who gave live cooking demonstrations amid strong visitor engagement. Thirty-five partners and sponsors supported the event, which included 15 tourism tours and showcased 40 new innovations in processing industries derived from Al-Ahsa lime. The exhibition also provided more than 6,100 business consultations to visitors and project owners.
  • A platform to boost the local economy: Mohammed Al-Afaleq, chairman of the Chamber's board of directors, praised the strong support from the Governor of Al-Ahsa, affirming that the exhibition represents an investment in Al-Ahsa's identity and competitive standing, and a platform to showcase the capabilities of the agricultural sector and maximize farmers' economic returns, helping them reach regional and global markets.
  • Innovation and processing industries: Dr. Ibrahim Al Sheikh Mubarak, Secretary-General of the Chamber, noted that the exhibition helped stimulate processing industries and encourage innovation in turning lime into new products that meet global standards, in addition to its role in creating summer tourism activity, boosting domestic tourism, and promoting sustainable seasonal events.

The exhibition thus affirmed its standing as one of the Kingdom's most prominent agricultural and economic events, and a marketing and tourism showcase highlighting the richness of Al-Ahsa and its global standing as an oasis of innovation and agricultural production.