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Watermelon Cultivation in Saudi Arabia, locally known as ' al-habhab ,' is one of the agricultural crops in the Kingdom. It surpasses self-sufficiency levels with its net production from scattered farms in most regions of the Kingdom. According to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture , watermelon crops in the Kingdom achieve a self-sufficiency rate of 99 percent. It is cultivated over geographical areas exceeding 23.45 thousand ha, with a net production reaching approxi...

In 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's production of dates reached 1.5 million t, with a self-sufficiency rate of 125 percent. According to the annual report of the National Center for Palms and Dates in 2020, Saudi Arabia ranked second in the world in dates production with 17 percent of the total global production. On the other hand, more than 1.7 million palm trees received the Saudi Dates Mark , equivalent to 5 percent of the total number of palm trees in Saudi Arabia , which exceeds th...

Aquaculture in Saudi Arabia began with the establishment of Jeddah Fisheries Research Center in 1982. The center's mission was to study local fish species suitable for aquaculture, train national personnel, provide technical and advisory support to emerging aquatic farms, and introduce hatchery and aquaculture techniques. Several aquatic species have been cultured in Saudi Arabia, including shrimp, which is one of the most important cultured species in the Kingdom. Among the key marine fis...

The National Agriculture Strategy is a working framework for developing agricultural activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It serves as a reference framework for the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, contributing to the establishment of laws, legislation, and guidelines. The strategy represents a national plan for the Environment, Water, and Agriculture sector, approved by the Council of Ministers in 2020. It transferred seven responsibilities from the Ministry of Municipali...

Fruit Cultivation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia involves growing fruits in various environments within the Kingdom. The process starts with planting seeds or saplings of fruit trees and continues until the harvest of crops. The farming methods vary depending on the environment, including soil type, climatic conditions, water availability, and the nature of tree growth. Fruit production in the Kingdom The Kingdom produces and exports many types of fruits globally, such as oranges, apples, grape...

Pastoral Farming in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the practice of raising sheep, cows, or camels. These animals are herbivorous and domesticated mammals, primarily utilized for their meat and milk, for obtaining wool, leather, and other products, or for producing labor. Additionally, certain livestock, like camels, are used for transportation, trade purposes, and agricultural activities. Pastoral farming across cultures and time periods Livestock is globally defined as domesticated animals rai...

Yes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia produces essential oils, particularly in provinces such as Jazan, Makkah al-Mukarramah (specifically Taif Governorate), and al-Bahah. Jazan Province is famous for cultivating aromatic plants, such as jasmine, which, alongside other aromatic plants like screwpine, daffodil, marjoram, wormwood, mugworts, and bulrush, constitute cultural and social heritage. These plants are traditionally associated with weddings, feasts, welcoming guests, celebrating births, and a...

Jacaranda is widely cultivated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in Aseer Province, specifically in Abha City. Abha hosts around 14,000 Jacaranda trees that bloom by spring, with some taking on a white hue. This plant belongs to the family Bignoniaceae and its leaves are compound pinnate, opposite, alternate. Its branches are arched, with the tips pointing upwards like an inverted umbrella, which extends its shade. There are forty-five species of the Jacaranda genus, ranging from tre...

Al-Ahsa Water Springs are natural springs that once formed a traditional irrigation network in al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province before the implementation of the irrigation and drainage project. The agricultural oases in the governorate relied on approximately thirty natural springs, some of which continue to flow. Al-Ahsa Irrigation and Drainage Authority (formerly), which is currently the Saudi Irrigation Organizationcollaborated with‏ the Saudi Tourism Authority to transform the...

Farasan Desalination Plant is one of the stations affiliated with the Saudi Water Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located in Farasan Governorate in Jazan Province on the Red Sea coast. It provides the local population with their demand for desalinated water. Stages of production The water production system at the Farasan Saline Water Desalination Plant has gone through three stages, with the first stage 'Farasan One' established in 1979, having a production capacity of...

Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Dates are the dates produced by palm farms in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province, located in the west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is famous for specific varieties, such as Ajwa al-Madinah , which Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), encouraged to eat every morning. In 2019, al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province produced more than 213,000 t of dates. The palms of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah hold a special place among Muslims. The Prophet's Mosque was roofed wi...

It is one of the initiatives aimed at planting fifty billion trees across the Middle East and North Africa, and rehabilitating two hundred million ha of degraded land; contributing to a 2.5 percent reduction in global carbon emissions, in addition to cooperating to reduce carbon emissions from oil and gas production in the region by more than 60 percent. The Green Middle East Initiative, announced by Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al...