Sakaka – September 9, 2025.

The second Sakaka Fresh Dates Festival 2025 opens at the Prince Abdul Ilah Cultural Center in Sakaka, Jouf region, running from September 9 to 13, 2025, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's Jouf branch (Sakaka office), with wide participation from farmers, home-based producers, and those interested in the agricultural sector.

The festival is a prominent platform for showcasing the date varieties Jouf region is known for, led by "Hilwat Al-Jouf," in addition to other distinctive varieties such as Buwaidhah, Husainiyah, Majdoul, Sugai, Barhi, Sukkari, and Khalas, among the finest date types that enjoy strong local and regional demand.

At a Glance

  • Festival goals:
    • Supporting farmers and strengthening the marketing channels for their products.
    • Highlighting the standing of Jouf's palm trees as part of the Kingdom's agricultural identity.
    • Raising environmental and agricultural awareness among future generations.
    • Contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by empowering small producers and strengthening food security.
  • Accompanying programs and events:
    • Educational workshops delivered by experts in the palm and date sector.
    • Entertainment segments for children and educational programs for families.
    • Participation from home-based producers with local food and handicraft products.
    • Displays of folk heritage and traditional arts reflecting the region's identity.
  • National Center for Palms and Dates workshop: Sakaka hosted an orientation workshop on the tasks of the National Center for Palms and Dates, attended by the Al-Jouba Agricultural Cooperative Society and a group of farmers. The workshop highlighted contract farming and confirmed purchases of the "Hilwat Al-Jouf" and "Buwaidhah" varieties, helping boost marketing opportunities for farmers' products and increase their competitiveness.

The second Sakaka Fresh Dates Festival thus stands as a prominent agricultural, social, and cultural event that reflects the agricultural richness of Jouf and places Saudi dates in an advanced position on the local and global production and marketing map.