Saudi culinary arts officials to launch farmers’ market initiative

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is to pilot a farmers’ market event in Diriyah to coincide with a UN-inspired initiative to raise awareness about the important role of fruit and vegetables in human nutrition, food security, and health.
The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission and the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture are supporting the locally run market on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ras Al-Naama Farm.