QASSIM GOVERNOR HONORS SABIC AGRI-NUTRIENTS FOR STRATEGIC SPONSORSHIP OF BURAIDAH DATES FESTIVAL

Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor of the Qassim Region, honored SABIC Agri-Nutrients (SABIC AN) for its strategic sponsorship of the annual Buraidah Dates Festival at a function held on August 7.

The award was received on behalf of SABIC AN by Bassam Al Najdi, Director, Urea Business Management.

The month-long festival, which opened on August 1, showcased more than 45 kinds of dates and featured many activities to promote the dates industry of Qassim, which is considered one of the most important date markets in the region.

Abdulrahman Shamsaddin, CEO Agri-Nutrients commented: “SABIC AN has been sponsoring the festival for many years considering the significant value it adds to the national economy and the role it plays in developing the agricultural sector. The sponsorship is aligned with SABIC AN’s goals and its contributions toward achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”

Over the years, the festival has grown to be an event of national importance, contributing significantly to the Kingdom’s sustainable development. It is a major tourist draw, helping generate employment and boost trade.

It is organized by Qassim’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in partnership with Qassim Municipality, the Culinary Arts Commission and the National Center for Palms and Dates.

SABIC AN supports the local dates industry through its specialized palm-nutrition products that provide specific solutions to farmers. The company’s experts work closely with the farming community to make sure that its solutions are put to use in a sustainable and environmentally sound way.