Al-Muthnib – September 14, 2025 (22 Rabi al-Awwal 1447 AH)
The governorate of Al-Muthnib in Qassim province today saw the opening of the Red Sukkari Dates Festival, under the patronage of Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim, at the Prince Sultan Civic Center, attended by regional officials and a number of farmers and residents.

In his remarks, the Qassim governor highlighted the continuous support the agricultural sector receives from the Kingdom's leadership, pointing to the diversity and quality of date varieties for which Qassim is known, particularly Al-Muthnib, which is a leading producer of Red Sukkari dates, prized for their high nutritional value and strong economic standing.

At a Glance

  • Market access: a platform for marketing agricultural produce locally and internationally.
  • Jobs: opens employment opportunities for residents of the governorate.
  • Youth engagement: boosts young people's participation in economic activity.
  • Regional standing: cements Al-Muthnib's status as one of the Kingdom's most important date-producing agricultural areas.

Al-Muthnib Governor Abdulrahman Al-Sudais said the festival helps market the output of more than 5,000 farms producing Red Sukkari dates, reflecting the vital role of farmers in developing the agricultural sector and boosting Al-Muthnib's presence in local and global date markets.

The ceremony closed with the honoring of supporters and contributors to the festival's success, before the Qassim governor toured the accompanying exhibition, viewing the Red Sukkari varieties on display as well as innovative processing industries that add economic value to the product and support its sustainability in the markets.

The Red Sukkari Dates Festival is one of the most prominent agricultural events in Qassim province, reflecting the Kingdom's leading position in global date production and its commitment to developing the agricultural sector and rural economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030.