BURAIDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Qassim region, home to over 11 million palm trees, produces approximately 528,000 tonnes of dates annually, accounting for roughly 35 percent of the Kingdom’s total date production of 1.6 million tonnes, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Palm farmers in Qassim are known for their commitment to quality and variety, cultivating over 80 distinct date varieties. Among these, sukkari stands out as a highly sought-after variety due to its exceptional taste, quality, and ease of preservation. Other notable date varieties in the region include saq’i, shaqra, hashishi, nabut ali, khalas, sukkariya hamra, ruthan, halwa, maktoumi, wanana, and buraimi.

Source: Emirates News Agency