AlUla's summer fruit market extended until Saturday
The extension aims to provide an additional opportunity for farmers and local families to display and sell their products, driven by high demand during the season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The season is held at the Al-Manshiyah Farmers Market, where farmers display a large variety of fruits, including mangoes, grapes, and figs.
The summer fruit season is one of the most prominent agricultural production seasons in AlUla, as its farms produce approximately 4,9000 tonnes of fruits annually through about 216,000 trees.
The season contributes to empowering farmers, opening marketing outlets for their products, in addition to developing sales markets and linking them to visitors, which enhances the sustainability of the agricultural sector in the governorate and consolidates its connection to the cultural and economic identity of AlUla.
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