Al-kharj: The Al-Kharj Festival of Saudi Dates and Coffee, which concluded yesterday, attracted about two million visitors and injected nearly SAR 11 million into the local economy, highlighting the governorate's significant tourism growth.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the festival created thousands of job opportunities, aligning with efforts to enhance event quality, localize jobs, and engage youth. Capitalizing on Al-Kharj's prominence in palm cultivation, the festival showcased the region's agricultural richness and economic potential.

The event featured diverse entertainment and shopping activities while promoting local agriculture. The festival serves as a model for integrating economic and social development and supporting the governorate's sustainable development goals.