BURAIDAH: The productive families pavilion at the annual Buraidah Dates Carnival is experiencing remarkable visitor turnout as the festival continues at King Khalid Cultural Center through to Sept. 9, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Local entrepreneurs are displaying an array of date-derived products, including molasses, maamoul pastries and coffee, complemented by handcrafted items and heritage textiles.
According to SPA, this dedicated space functions as a crucial commercial gateway for family-owned businesses, strengthening their revenue streams and fostering economic independence. Customers discover premium-quality merchandise at accessible prices within an environment that celebrates the area’s traditional artisanship.
The pavilion highlights inherited local expertise spanning multiple generations while creating opportunities for women to participate actively in the regional economy. These efforts support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of empowering women and nurturing small-to-medium business growth.
Families and tourists seeking authentic local products are increasingly drawn to the pavilion, which has become a community hub blending commerce, culture and entertainment under one roof, SPA reported.
The initiative reflects the carnival’s broader approach to programming diversity, catering to varied community demographics while positioning the region as a destination for tourism and business during the peak dates harvest period.
