Dumat Al-Jandal:The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s branch in Al-Jouf Region, through its Dumat Al-Jandal office, successfully concluded the fourth edition of the “Ibda’at Joufiyah” festival. The event, held at the city’s exhibition center, gathered farmers, governmental and nongovernmental entities, and families involved in the cottage industry.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the three-day festival showcased 22 booths featuring processed agricultural products such as honey, olives, and molasses, as well as goods produced by families in the cottage industry. Sixteen governmental and nongovernmental entities participated, offering services to visitors that included awareness and educational programs and free medical screenings.

The festival program included five specialized workshops aimed at strengthening farmers' and producers' production capabilities, improving product quality, and enhancing the added value in the region’s agricultural sector. This annual event, now in its fourth year, is designed to support local farmers and producers, empower families in the cottage industry, promote agricultural processing, and increase the market presence of their goods.