The Otaiqah date season is witnessing significant participation from farmers, traders, and visitors, standing out as one of the Kingdom’s most prominent agricultural events celebrating the date palm — a symbol of Saudi generosity and an important economic and cultural asset.
The season contributes to the growth of the date industry by offering platforms to market local products and showcase the wide variety of date cultivars for which the Kingdom is renowned.
It also encourages farmers to adopt modern practices in cultivation, packaging, and marketing, thereby enhancing quality and boosting competitiveness both locally and globally.
Beyond its economic significance, the season features cultural and artistic activities that highlight the region’s heritage and its historic connection with the date palm, transforming the event into a vibrant gathering that blends trade, culture, and entertainment.
The success of the Otaiqah season underscores the Kingdom’s growing role in promoting the date sector as part of its broader strategy to develop the agricultural economy and support related industries, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
